Kingsford Blankson

Reference number: 1007908

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Appointed representative

Kingsford Blankson 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

S&M FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD Reference number: 920482 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.
  • Kingsford Blankson (FRN 1007908) is an AR of S&M FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD (FRN 920482). When you use Kingsford Blankson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Kingsford Blankson, 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

    07908 657639

  • Verified address

    Flat 2, 15 Lismore Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 7QA, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Dilton Capital UK

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through S&M FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD, 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 Kingsford Blankson FCA authorised?
Kingsford Blankson (FRN 1007908) 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 Kingsford Blankson?
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. Kingsford Blankson (FRN 1007908) is an AR of S&M FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD (FRN 920482). When you use Kingsford Blankson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Kingsford Blankson, 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 Kingsford Blankson?
Protection works through S&M FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD, the principal firm responsible for Kingsford Blankson's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Kingsford Blankson a scam or clone?
Kingsford Blankson 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 Kingsford Blankson's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Kingsford Blankson's FRN is 1007908. You can verify it on the FCA register.