Timothy John Burton

Reference number: 828445

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Introducer appointed representative

Timothy John Burton can only introduce you to their principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

Approved Business Finance Ltd Reference number: 1020031 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.
  • Timothy John Burton (FRN 828445) introduces customers to Approved Business Finance Ltd (FRN 1020031). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Timothy John Burton.
  • Example: if Timothy John Burton refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Timothy John Burton 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

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
  • Shmee150
  • Shmee150 Finance

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Approved Business Finance Ltd, 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 Timothy John Burton FCA authorised?
Timothy John Burton (FRN 828445) 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 Timothy John Burton?
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. Timothy John Burton (FRN 828445) introduces customers to Approved Business Finance Ltd (FRN 1020031). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Timothy John Burton. Example: if Timothy John Burton refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Timothy John Burton 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 Timothy John Burton?
Protection works through Approved Business Finance Ltd, the principal firm responsible for Timothy John Burton's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Timothy John Burton a scam or clone?
Timothy John Burton 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 Timothy John Burton's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Timothy John Burton's FRN is 828445. You can verify it on the FCA register.