Martin Riddell

Reference number: 919114

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Authorised by the FCA

Martin Riddell is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

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

    01563 536987

  • Verified address

    33 Landsborough Drive, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA3 1RY, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Lyn-Mar First for Mortgages

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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.
  • 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 Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL Arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts

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.

  • Lyn-Mar First For Mortgages

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Martin Riddell FCA authorised?
Yes, Martin Riddell (FRN 919114) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Martin Riddell?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Martin Riddell to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Martin Riddell a scam or clone?
Martin Riddell 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 Martin Riddell's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Martin Riddell's FRN is 919114. You can verify it on the FCA register.