Scotia Independent Financial Services

Reference number: 172766

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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

2 Plan Wealth Management Limited Reference number: 461598 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.
  • Scotia Independent Financial Services (FRN 172766) is an AR of 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited (FRN 461598). When you use Scotia Independent Financial Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Scotia Independent Financial Services, 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.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    0141 221 3677

  • Verified address

    1 Ainslie Road, Hillington Park, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, G52 4RU, United Kingdom

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 2 Plan Wealth Management 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.

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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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotia Independent Financial Services FCA authorised?
Scotia Independent Financial Services (FRN 172766) 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 Scotia Independent Financial Services?
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. Scotia Independent Financial Services (FRN 172766) is an AR of 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited (FRN 461598). When you use Scotia Independent Financial Services's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Scotia Independent Financial Services, 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 Scotia Independent Financial Services?
Protection works through 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited, the principal firm responsible for Scotia Independent Financial Services's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Scotia Independent Financial Services a scam or clone?
Scotia Independent Financial Services 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 Scotia Independent Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Scotia Independent Financial Services's FRN is 172766. You can verify it on the FCA register.