Exclusive Connections Ltd

Reference number: 745315

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Appointed representative

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

Responsible principal firm

Brilliant Mortgages Limited Reference number: 611227 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.
  • Exclusive Connections Ltd (FRN 745315) is an AR of Brilliant Mortgages Limited (FRN 611227). When you use Exclusive Connections's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Exclusive Connections, 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.

Also trades as 4 other names
  • Brilliant Loans
  • Brilliant Solutions
  • TAA
  • The Adviser Alliance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
EXCLUSIVE CONNECTIONS LIMITED
Company number
03142182
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
29 December 1995 (30 years old)
Registered office
Rutland House, Minerva Business Park Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6PZ
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Matthew Vincenzo Arena Director Apr 1979 5 Oct 2005
Michael David Craig Director Jul 1987 11 Jun 2021
Matthew Vincenzo Arena Secretary Not published 7 Apr 2006

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Brilliant Mortgages 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Connections Ltd FCA authorised?
Exclusive Connections Ltd (FRN 745315) 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 Exclusive Connections?
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. Exclusive Connections Ltd (FRN 745315) is an AR of Brilliant Mortgages Limited (FRN 611227). When you use Exclusive Connections's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Exclusive Connections, 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 Exclusive Connections?
Protection works through Brilliant Mortgages Limited, the principal firm responsible for Exclusive Connections's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Exclusive Connections a scam or clone?
Exclusive Connections 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 Exclusive Connections's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Exclusive Connections's FRN is 745315. You can verify it on the FCA register.