Stuart Gilbert

Reference number: 494476

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Appointed representative

Stuart Gilbert does not hold FCA authorisation of their own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their 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.
  • Stuart Gilbert (FRN 494476) is an AR of 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited (FRN 461598). When you use Stuart Gilbert's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Stuart Gilbert, 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.

Also trades as
  • Platinum Financial Solutions
  • Platinum Mortgage Solutions

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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.

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.

  • Platinum Financial Review Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 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
  • Platinum Financial Review
  • Platinum Mortgage Services

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Stuart Gilbert FCA authorised?
Stuart Gilbert (FRN 494476) 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 Stuart Gilbert?
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. Stuart Gilbert (FRN 494476) is an AR of 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited (FRN 461598). When you use Stuart Gilbert's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Stuart Gilbert, 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 Stuart Gilbert?
Protection works through 2 Plan Wealth Management Limited, the principal firm responsible for Stuart Gilbert's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Stuart Gilbert a scam or clone?
Stuart Gilbert 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 Stuart Gilbert's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Stuart Gilbert's FRN is 494476. You can verify it on the FCA register.