SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Reference number: 186616

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Smith & Pinching
  • S&P
  • The Smith & Pinching Group

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03487726
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
1 January 1998 (28 years old)
Registered office
295 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RY
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David William Hughff Director Oct 1960 1 Jan 1998
Carl Lamb Director Feb 1962 22 Nov 2018
Jeremy Edward Woodruff Director Mar 1968 21 Jan 2019
Julian Mark Bradshaw Director Dec 1985 1 Jul 2021
Jacqueline Suzanne Mills Director Sep 1985 16 Jan 2024
Kayleigh Dawn Howard Director Jun 1986 16 Jan 2024
Lisa Jane Tuck Director Sep 1969 16 Jan 2024
Jeremy Peter Ware Director Feb 1966 16 Jan 2024
James Ryan Bulman Director Nov 1986 16 Jan 2024

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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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

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 9 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • equityrelease4me
  • mortgages4me
  • Park View
  • Park View Chartered Financial Planners
  • Park View Financial Planning
  • pensions4me
  • RJL
  • RJL IFA
  • RJL Investment Management

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (FRN 186616) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES a scam or clone?
SMITH & PINCHING 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 SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
SMITH & PINCHING FINANCIAL SERVICES's FRN is 186616. You can verify it on the FCA register.