LIFESMITHS LLP

Reference number: 221278

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
OC303848
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
7 February 2003 (23 years old)
Registered office
78 The Broadway, Debden, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3ST

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James David Benbow Smith LLP designated member May 1997 23 May 2023
Oliver John Salmon LLP designated member Mar 1998 23 May 2023

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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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • 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.

  • DAVID SMITH FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is LIFESMITHS LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, LIFESMITHS LLP (FRN 221278) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with LIFESMITHS?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about LIFESMITHS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is LIFESMITHS a scam or clone?
LIFESMITHS 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 LIFESMITHS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
LIFESMITHS's FRN is 221278. You can verify it on the FCA register.