Officium Private Wealth Ltd

Reference number: 951306

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Appointed representative

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

Responsible principal firm

ValidPath Limited Reference number: 197107 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.
  • Officium Private Wealth Ltd (FRN 951306) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use Officium Private Wealth's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Officium Private Wealth, 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
  • OPW Chartered Financial Planners

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
13324577
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 April 2021 (5 years old)
Registered office
11 North Court The Courtyard, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4NQ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Damien John Hopkins Director Dec 1983 9 Apr 2021
David Colwyn Parry Director Nov 1974 9 Apr 2021
Victoria Jane Passmore Director Apr 1976 9 Apr 2021
David Colwyn Parry Secretary Not published 9 Apr 2021

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through ValidPath Limited, 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.

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.

  • Fidelis Private Wealth Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Officium Private Wealth Ltd FCA authorised?
Officium Private Wealth Ltd (FRN 951306) 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 Officium Private Wealth?
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. Officium Private Wealth Ltd (FRN 951306) is an AR of ValidPath Limited (FRN 197107). When you use Officium Private Wealth's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Officium Private Wealth, 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 Officium Private Wealth?
Protection works through ValidPath Limited, the principal firm responsible for Officium Private Wealth's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Officium Private Wealth a scam or clone?
Officium Private Wealth 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 Officium Private Wealth's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Officium Private Wealth's FRN is 951306. You can verify it on the FCA register.