Buchanan & Company Financial Services Limited

Reference number: 950421

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13028294
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
18 November 2020 (5 years old)
Registered office
6a Framingham Road, Sale, M33 3SH, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alan Paul Buchanan Director Jun 1955 18 Nov 2020
Lydia Jayne Buchanan Director Oct 1997 7 Feb 2022
Jack Thomas Buchanan Secretary Not published 31 Mar 2025

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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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • AE Taylor Financial Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Buchanan & Company Financial Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Buchanan & Company Financial Services Limited (FRN 950421) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Buchanan & Company Financial Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Buchanan & Company Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Buchanan & Company Financial Services a scam or clone?
Buchanan & Company Financial Services 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 Buchanan & Company Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Buchanan & Company Financial Services's FRN is 950421. You can verify it on the FCA register.