The Michelle Sheppard Practice Ltd

Reference number: 416945

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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 Michelle Sheppard Practice Ltd (FRN 416945) 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 Michelle Sheppard 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company name
THE MICHELLE SHEPPARD PRACTICE LIMITED
Company number
07498474
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
19 January 2011 (15 years old)
Registered office
St Mary's House, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PU
Nature of business
  • Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 82990)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Michelle Ferrari Director Nov 1967 19 Jan 2011
CLIFFORD FRY & CO (COMPANY SECRETARIAL) LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 19 Jan 2011

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.

  • Blackberry Financial Advice
  • Michelle Sheppard

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is The Michelle Sheppard Practice Ltd FCA authorised?
The Michelle Sheppard Practice Ltd (FRN 416945) 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 Michelle Sheppard 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 Michelle Sheppard Practice Ltd (FRN 416945) 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 Michelle Sheppard 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 Michelle Sheppard Practice?
Protection works through the principal firm responsible for The Michelle Sheppard Practice's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is The Michelle Sheppard Practice a scam or clone?
The Michelle Sheppard 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 Michelle Sheppard Practice's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
The Michelle Sheppard Practice's FRN is 416945. You can verify it on the FCA register.