Finli (Thames Valley) Ltd

Reference number: 564038

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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
  • Beaufort Financial
  • Beaufort Financial (Reading)
  • Finli

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07122971
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 January 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
C/O Freeths Llp 3rd Floor, Northgate House, 450-500 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2AD, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Timothy Goldthorpe Director Aug 1958 12 Jan 2010
Christopher Shaw Director Mar 1974 9 Dec 2012
Mark Dolby Director Jul 1971 20 Dec 2012
Andy Thompson Director Nov 1968 31 May 2023
Darren William John Sharkey Director Jul 1970 31 May 2023

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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 · Arrange equity release 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
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • 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) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • 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.

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.

  • Beaufort Asset Management Limited

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.

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  • Specialists4Protection

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Finli (Thames Valley) Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Finli (Thames Valley) Ltd (FRN 564038) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Finli (Thames Valley)?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Finli (Thames Valley) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Finli (Thames Valley) a scam or clone?
Finli (Thames Valley) 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 Finli (Thames Valley)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Finli (Thames Valley)'s FRN is 564038. You can verify it on the FCA register.