Kingswood Financial Advisors

Reference number: 455859

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

Check their details

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    01443 742681

  • Verified address

    17 Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2BW, United Kingdom

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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing basic advice on stakeholder products

Limits on what they may do

  • No non-standard investments into SIPPs
    Under section 55L of FSMA, the following requirements are included in the Firm's Permission so that The Firm must not: (1) Carry on any regulated activities in relation to pension switches and/or pension transfers to any self-invested personal pension scheme, including completing pipeline business (see note (A) below), except where the member's funds are to be invested wholly in standard investments (see note (B) below); or (2) Hold itself out as providing independent advice in relation to personal pension schemes (such advice to be instead described as restricted advice). Notes: (A) Pipeline business includes any business currently being processed which has not been completed. (B) Standard investments are assets which must be capable of being: (i) Accurately and fairly valued on an ongoing basis; and (ii) Readily realised: a. Whenever required (up to a maximum of 30 days); and b. For an amount that can be reconciled with the previous valuation.

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.

  • Kingswood Independent Financial Advisors

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswood Financial Advisors FCA authorised?
Yes, Kingswood Financial Advisors (FRN 455859) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Kingswood Financial Advisors?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Kingswood Financial Advisors to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Kingswood Financial Advisors a scam or clone?
Kingswood Financial Advisors 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 Kingswood Financial Advisors's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Kingswood Financial Advisors's FRN is 455859. You can verify it on the FCA register.