Manning & Company (South West) Limited

Reference number: 1044629

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Appointed representative

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

Responsible principal firm

ValidPath Financial Limited Reference number: 836465 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.
  • Manning & Company (South West) Limited (FRN 1044629) is an AR of ValidPath Financial Limited (FRN 836465). When you use Manning & Company (South West)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Manning & Company (South West), 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.

Also trades as
  • Assure Wealth Management Ltd

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03101454
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 September 1995 (30 years old)
Registered office
C/O Businessvision Unit 4, Sandy Court, Ashleigh Way, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5JX, England
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Northmore Director Dec 1976 1 Feb 2003
Michael Legassick Director Jun 1966 16 Sep 2016
Patrick James Goddard Director Apr 1962 16 Sep 2016
Lisa Faye Julian Director Feb 1977 30 Jul 2018
Paul Northmore Secretary Not published 31 Jan 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through ValidPath Financial 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Manning & Company (South West) Limited FCA authorised?
Manning & Company (South West) Limited (FRN 1044629) 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 Manning & Company (South West)?
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. Manning & Company (South West) Limited (FRN 1044629) is an AR of ValidPath Financial Limited (FRN 836465). When you use Manning & Company (South West)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Manning & Company (South West), 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 Manning & Company (South West)?
Protection works through ValidPath Financial Limited, the principal firm responsible for Manning & Company (South West)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Manning & Company (South West) a scam or clone?
Manning & Company (South West) 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 Manning & Company (South West)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Manning & Company (South West)'s FRN is 1044629. You can verify it on the FCA register.