Springgen Advice Ltd

Reference number: 928966

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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

Acumen Financial Planning Limited Reference number: 218745 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.
  • Springgen Advice Ltd (FRN 928966) is an AR of Acumen Financial Planning Limited (FRN 218745). When you use Springgen Advice's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Springgen Advice, 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
SC636533
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 July 2019 (7 years old)
Registered office
4 Kingshill Park, Venture Drive, Arnhall Business Park, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6FL
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alexander George Robertson Director Aug 1952 29 Oct 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Acumen Financial Planning 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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Springgen Advice Ltd FCA authorised?
Springgen Advice Ltd (FRN 928966) 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 Springgen Advice?
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. Springgen Advice Ltd (FRN 928966) is an AR of Acumen Financial Planning Limited (FRN 218745). When you use Springgen Advice's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Springgen Advice, 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 Springgen Advice?
Protection works through Acumen Financial Planning Limited, the principal firm responsible for Springgen Advice's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Springgen Advice a scam or clone?
Springgen Advice 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 Springgen Advice's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Springgen Advice's FRN is 928966. You can verify it on the FCA register.