MCWILLIAM IFS LTD

Reference number: 842242

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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
NI658970
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 February 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
Suite 3 Cido Innovation Centre, 73 Charlestown Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT63 5PP, Northern Ireland
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
John Frazer Mcwilliam Director Feb 1968 12 Feb 2019

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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 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
  • 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

Action taken against them

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.

  • McWilliam Vallely & Co. Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • Brian Vallely & Co Independent Financial Services
  • Market Square Financial Solutions
  • ThinkSmart Financial Solutions

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is MCWILLIAM IFS LTD FCA authorised?
Yes, MCWILLIAM IFS LTD (FRN 842242) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with MCWILLIAM IFS?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about MCWILLIAM IFS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is MCWILLIAM IFS a scam or clone?
MCWILLIAM IFS 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 MCWILLIAM IFS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
MCWILLIAM IFS's FRN is 842242. You can verify it on the FCA register.