Iain Brown

Reference number: 150626

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Authorised by the FCA

Iain Brown is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

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

    0141 248 2488

  • Verified address

    22 Academy Street, Fortrose, Ross-Shire, IV10 8TW, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Carlton Brown Associates

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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)
  • Advising 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.

  • Carlton Brown Associates

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Iain Brown FCA authorised?
Yes, Iain Brown (FRN 150626) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Iain Brown?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Iain Brown to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Iain Brown a scam or clone?
Iain Brown 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 Iain Brown's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Iain Brown's FRN is 150626. You can verify it on the FCA register.