The Finest Reptiles and Exotics

Reference number: 972336

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Limited Reference number: 304839 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • The Finest Reptiles and Exotics (FRN 972336) introduces customers to Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Limited (FRN 304839). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Finest Reptiles and Exotics.
  • Example: if The Finest Reptiles and Exotics refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Finest Reptiles and Exotics itself.
  • 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

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Also trades as
  • Reptasia

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
  • Confirmation statement is overdue at Companies House.
Company name
THE FINEST REPTILES AND EXOTICS LIMITED
Company number
11082252
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
24 November 2017 (8 years old)
Registered office
34-36 Peabody Road, Farnborough, GU14 6EY, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilizers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores (SIC 47760)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Luke Fines Director Aug 1988 24 Nov 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) 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 The Finest Reptiles and Exotics FCA authorised?
The Finest Reptiles and Exotics (FRN 972336) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for The Finest Reptiles and Exotics?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. The Finest Reptiles and Exotics (FRN 972336) introduces customers to Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Limited (FRN 304839). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not The Finest Reptiles and Exotics. Example: if The Finest Reptiles and Exotics refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from The Finest Reptiles and Exotics itself. 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 Finest Reptiles and Exotics?
Protection works through Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Limited, the principal firm responsible for The Finest Reptiles and Exotics's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Finest Reptiles and Exotics a scam or clone?
The Finest Reptiles and Exotics 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 Finest Reptiles and Exotics's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Finest Reptiles and Exotics's FRN is 972336. You can verify it on the FCA register.