The David Hewson Practice Ltd

Reference number: 216475

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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.

The FCA register does not name a principal for this 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.
  • The David Hewson Practice Ltd (FRN 216475) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from The David Hewson Practice, 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 4 other names
  • Angel Financial Solutions
  • E.D.Marston
  • Gary Rose Mortgage & Protection Solutions
  • Thinking Ahead Mortgage Advice

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07738403
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 August 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
Woodwells 52 Elmham Road, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4BW, England
Nature of business
  • Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding (SIC 66290)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
David Andrew Hewson Director Mar 1956 12 Aug 2011
Kathryn Elizabeth Hewson Director Jun 1957 21 Nov 2014
Katie Louise Douglas Director May 1992 1 Mar 2021
Kathryn Hewson Secretary Not published 12 Aug 2011

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through 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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • David Andrew Hewson
  • The David Hewson Practice

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 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
  • Acorn Financial Solutions
  • A P Mortgage & Protection Advice
  • Gary Rose Mortgage & Protection Solutions

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The David Hewson Practice Ltd FCA authorised?
The David Hewson Practice Ltd (FRN 216475) 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 The David Hewson Practice?
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. The David Hewson Practice Ltd (FRN 216475) is listed as an appointed representative, but the register does not show its principal firm here. Find the principal on the FCA register before dealing with this firm. Example: if you take financial advice from The David Hewson Practice, 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 The David Hewson Practice?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for The David Hewson Practice's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The David Hewson Practice a scam or clone?
The David Hewson Practice 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 The David Hewson Practice's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The David Hewson Practice's FRN is 216475. You can verify it on the FCA register.