McAlpine Brown Smyth Ltd

Reference number: 975085

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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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Also trades as
  • MBS Independent Financial Planning

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
NI661742
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 May 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
The Mount, 2 Woodstock Link, Belfast, BT6 8DD, Northern Ireland
Nature of business
  • Activities of financial services holding companies (SIC 64205)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alan James Smyth Director Jun 1953 28 May 2019
Jonathan Timothy Mcalpine Director Mar 1968 28 May 2019
Paul John Taggart Director Jun 1968 11 Mar 2022
Liam Patrick Rice Director Mar 1981 11 Mar 2022
David James White Director Mar 1976 18 Jun 2025

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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.

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  • 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 Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing basic advice on stakeholder products

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 McAlpine Brown Smyth Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, McAlpine Brown Smyth Ltd (FRN 975085) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with McAlpine Brown Smyth?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about McAlpine Brown Smyth to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is McAlpine Brown Smyth a scam or clone?
McAlpine Brown Smyth 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 McAlpine Brown Smyth's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
McAlpine Brown Smyth's FRN is 975085. You can verify it on the FCA register.