Julian Sunley

Reference number: 483491

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Appointed representative

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

Responsible principal firm

Best Practice IFA Group Limited Reference number: 223112 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.
  • Julian Sunley (FRN 483491) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Julian Sunley's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Julian Sunley, 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

    0118 981 2701

  • Verified address

    Jubilee House, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, Hampshire, RG19 8BQ, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Sunley Financial

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Best Practice IFA Group 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.

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.

  • Sunley Financial

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Julian Sunley FCA authorised?
Julian Sunley (FRN 483491) 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 Julian Sunley?
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. Julian Sunley (FRN 483491) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Julian Sunley's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Julian Sunley, 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 Julian Sunley?
Protection works through Best Practice IFA Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Julian Sunley's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Julian Sunley a scam or clone?
Julian Sunley 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 Julian Sunley's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Julian Sunley's FRN is 483491. You can verify it on the FCA register.