Sophro MGA Limited

Reference number: 836347

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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

Independent Broking Solutions Limited Reference number: 312026 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.
  • Sophro MGA Limited (FRN 836347) is an AR of Independent Broking Solutions Limited (FRN 312026). When you use Sophro MGA's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Sophro MGA, 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

    020 3621 4759

  • Verified address

    The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9QJ, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
11785810
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 January 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
The Plaza C/O O'Connors Legal Services Limited, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9QJ, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Ignatius O'Connor Director Mar 1956 24 Jan 2019
Nicholas Beresford Readings Director Jun 1952 8 Mar 2019
Nigel Bartrum Wallis Director May 1960 2 Jul 2019
Paul O'Connor Director Dec 1952 2 Jul 2019
Rupert Edward Alabaster Director Jul 1968 2 Sep 2019
Lourene Lopez Secretary Not published 23 Apr 2025

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Independent Broking Solutions 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Sophro MGA Limited FCA authorised?
Sophro MGA Limited (FRN 836347) 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 Sophro MGA?
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. Sophro MGA Limited (FRN 836347) is an AR of Independent Broking Solutions Limited (FRN 312026). When you use Sophro MGA's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Sophro MGA, 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 Sophro MGA?
Protection works through Independent Broking Solutions Limited, the principal firm responsible for Sophro MGA's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Sophro MGA a scam or clone?
Sophro MGA 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 Sophro MGA's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Sophro MGA's FRN is 836347. You can verify it on the FCA register.