Christopher Carter

Reference number: 938443

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Appointed representative

Christopher Carter does not hold FCA authorisation of their own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Limited Reference number: 535515 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Christopher Carter (FRN 938443) is an AR of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Limited (FRN 535515). When you use Christopher Carter's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Christopher Carter, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01934 518804

  • Verified address

    198-200 High Street, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6JD, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Carter Financial Services

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Carter Financial Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Christopher Carter FCA authorised?
Christopher Carter (FRN 938443) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Christopher Carter?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Christopher Carter (FRN 938443) is an AR of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Limited (FRN 535515). When you use Christopher Carter's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Christopher Carter, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Christopher Carter?
Protection works through Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) Limited, the principal firm responsible for Christopher Carter's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Christopher Carter a scam or clone?
Christopher Carter 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 Christopher Carter's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Christopher Carter's FRN is 938443. You can verify it on the FCA register.