Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice Limited

Reference number: 599254

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08385518
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 February 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
Blue Spire House (No 1), Coach Drive, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DR
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Nigel Toplis Director Nov 1969 1 Feb 2013
Wendy Joanne Toplis Director Jun 1970 1 Feb 2013
Nigel Toplis Secretary Not published 1 Feb 2013

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice Limited (FRN 599254) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice a scam or clone?
Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Blue Spire Independent Financial Advice's FRN is 599254. You can verify it on the FCA register.