Niall Sloan

Reference number: 939016

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Appointed representative

Niall Sloan does not hold FCA authorisation of their own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Sloan Dental Bishopton Ltd Reference number: 917141 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Niall Sloan (FRN 939016) is an AR of Sloan Dental Bishopton Ltd (FRN 917141). When you use Niall Sloan's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Niall Sloan, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

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.

Also trades as
  • Sloan Dental Carfin

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Sloan Dental Bishopton Ltd, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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 Niall Sloan FCA authorised?
Niall Sloan (FRN 939016) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Niall Sloan?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Niall Sloan (FRN 939016) is an AR of Sloan Dental Bishopton Ltd (FRN 917141). When you use Niall Sloan's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Niall Sloan, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Niall Sloan?
Protection works through Sloan Dental Bishopton Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Niall Sloan's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Niall Sloan a scam or clone?
Niall Sloan 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 Niall Sloan's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Niall Sloan's FRN is 939016. You can verify it on the FCA register.