Graham Teakle

Reference number: 499538

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Appointed representative

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

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.
  • Graham Teakle (FRN 499538) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use Graham Teakle's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Graham Teakle, 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

    01892 853221

  • Verified address

    Ashdown Cottage, Coopers Lane, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1SL, United Kingdom

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through ValidPath 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 Graham Teakle FCA authorised?
Graham Teakle (FRN 499538) 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 Graham Teakle?
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. Graham Teakle (FRN 499538) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use Graham Teakle's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Graham Teakle, 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 Graham Teakle?
Protection works through ValidPath Limited, the principal firm responsible for Graham Teakle's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Graham Teakle a scam or clone?
Graham Teakle 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 Graham Teakle's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Graham Teakle's FRN is 499538. You can verify it on the FCA register.