Mercer Limited

Reference number: 121935

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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
  • Marsh McLennan Private Client
  • Mercer Marsh Benefits
  • Mercer Private Wealth

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00984275
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 July 1970 (56 years old)
Registered office
1 Tower Place West, Tower Place, London, EC3R 5BU
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Diana Sarah Brightmore-Armour Director Mar 1954 19 Oct 2020
Ashok Kumar Gupta Director Aug 1954 5 Jan 2021
Philip Anthony James Parkinson Director Oct 1985 28 Mar 2024
Tony O'Dwyer Director Apr 1970 1 Nov 2024
Maureen Anne Erasmus Director Jun 1960 30 Sep 2025
Ashton Ramseyer Secretary Not published 29 Jul 2021

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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Mercer Human Resource Consulting Limited
  • William M Mercer Limited

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.

Show the retired names
  • Mercer Financial Planning
  • Mercer Jelf Financial Planning
  • Mercer Pension Decision

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercer Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Mercer Limited (FRN 121935) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Mercer?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Mercer to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Mercer a scam or clone?
Mercer 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 Mercer's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Mercer's FRN is 121935. You can verify it on the FCA register.