McDonald Associates Limited

Reference number: 182554

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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
03226950
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 July 1996 (30 years old)
Registered office
No 1 Lindrick Way Lakeside Park, Barlborough Links Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XE
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian Timothy Bradshaw Director Sep 1969 30 Nov 2023
Daniel Andrew Law Director Jun 1985 8 Mar 2024

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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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  • 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
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Establishing/operating/winding up a personal pension scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Control client money for personal pension schemes
    Permitted to control client money only in respect of the personal pension scheme(s) that the firm operates.

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 McDonald Associates Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, McDonald Associates Limited (FRN 182554) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with McDonald Associates?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about McDonald Associates to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is McDonald Associates a scam or clone?
McDonald Associates 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 McDonald Associates's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
McDonald Associates's FRN is 182554. You can verify it on the FCA register.