Essex Financial Planners UK Ltd

Reference number: 453773

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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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  • Verified website

    essexfp.com

  • Verified phone number

    01702 347734

  • Verified address

    Essex Financial Planners, Bank House, 26 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS0 7LX, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Essex Financial Planners

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04343938
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 December 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
Bank House, 26 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 7LX
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Raymond Waterman Director Mar 1957 20 Dec 2001

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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.
  • 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 administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • 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
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Financial Planners UK Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Essex Financial Planners UK Ltd (FRN 453773) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Essex Financial Planners UK?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Essex Financial Planners UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Essex Financial Planners UK a scam or clone?
Essex Financial Planners UK 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 Planners UK's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Essex Financial Planners UK's FRN is 453773. You can verify it on the FCA register.