Harold Stephens Ltd

Reference number: 592993

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07610565
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 April 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
50 High Street, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, BS9 3DZ
Nature of business
  • Activities of insurance agents and brokers (SIC 66220)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard Peter Higgs Director Feb 1975 20 Apr 2011
Victoria Vyce Director Oct 1987 1 Sep 2025

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • 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.

  • Wealth West 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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  • Wealth West Medical

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Harold Stephens Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Harold Stephens Ltd (FRN 592993) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Harold Stephens?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Harold Stephens to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Harold Stephens a scam or clone?
Harold Stephens 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 Harold Stephens's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Harold Stephens's FRN is 592993. You can verify it on the FCA register.