Stepping Stones Financial Services Limited

Reference number: 451050

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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
05708756
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
14 February 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
7 Summerford Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7GS, England
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian Andrew Hanson Director Feb 1975 14 Feb 2006
Ruth Hanson Secretary Not published 15 Feb 2012

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages 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 investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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 Stepping Stones Financial Services Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Stepping Stones Financial Services Limited (FRN 451050) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Stepping Stones Financial Services?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Stepping Stones Financial Services to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Stepping Stones Financial Services a scam or clone?
Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones Financial Services's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Stepping Stones Financial Services's FRN is 451050. You can verify it on the FCA register.