Pharon Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Reference number: 138169

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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
01105564
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 April 1973 (53 years old)
Registered office
Lawrence House Summer Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8GT, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Life insurance (SIC 65110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Elizabeth Evelyn Rule Director May 1971 18 Feb 2003
Nicholas David O'Shea Director May 1973 18 Feb 2003
Andrew Keith O'Shea Director Jul 1971 24 Oct 2018
Robert James Cragg Director Sep 1983 4 Feb 2020
Thomas David Barnett Director Jul 1985 24 Nov 2025
Caroline Michelle Hawkesley Director Apr 1974 21 Apr 2026
Raj Ladwa Director Nov 1977 7 Jul 2026

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.
  • 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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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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
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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.

  • Pharon Insurance Brokers (Life and Pensions) Limited
  • Pharos Insurance Brokers (Life & Pensions) Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Pharon Independent Financial Advisers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Pharon Independent Financial Advisers Limited (FRN 138169) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Pharon Independent Financial Advisers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Pharon Independent Financial Advisers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Pharon Independent Financial Advisers a scam or clone?
Pharon Independent Financial Advisers 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 Pharon Independent Financial Advisers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Pharon Independent Financial Advisers's FRN is 138169. You can verify it on the FCA register.