Patrick Hooper

Reference number: 215971

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Introducer appointed representative

Patrick Hooper can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this firm.

What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Patrick Hooper (FRN 215971) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details.
  • Example: if Patrick Hooper refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Patrick Hooper itself.
  • 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.

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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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  • Patrick J Hooper Financial Solutions

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Patrick Hooper FCA authorised?
Patrick Hooper (FRN 215971) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Patrick Hooper?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Patrick Hooper (FRN 215971) is listed as an introducer appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Check the FCA register before sharing your details. Example: if Patrick Hooper refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Patrick Hooper itself. 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 Patrick Hooper?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for Patrick Hooper's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Patrick Hooper a scam or clone?
Patrick Hooper 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 Patrick Hooper's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Patrick Hooper's FRN is 215971. You can verify it on the FCA register.