Essex Financial Management Limited

Reference number: 149177

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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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Also trades as
  • EFM Insurance & Financial Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
02570025
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 December 1990 (35 years old)
Registered office
Elsley Court, 20-22 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 8BE, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Kevin Marc Simmonds Director Jul 1968 1 Mar 2022
Kevin Terence Michael Honour Director Mar 1981 24 May 2022

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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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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
  • Antony J Holdsworth & Company Independent Financial Advisers

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Financial Management Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Essex Financial Management Limited (FRN 149177) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Essex Financial Management?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Essex Financial Management to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Essex Financial Management a scam or clone?
Essex Financial Management 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 Essex Financial Management's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Essex Financial Management's FRN is 149177. You can verify it on the FCA register.