W P S WEALTH LIMITED

Reference number: 1023571

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
08022341
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
5 April 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
11 Axis Court, Mallard Way Swansea Vale, Swansea, SA7 0AJ
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Gareth David Richards Director Jul 1966 26 Jul 2013
Debra Anne Richards Director Apr 1968 14 Feb 2014

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL Arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Voluntary application for imposition of requirements wef 01/04/2025
    1. WPS Wealth Limited (“WPS” or the “Firm”) is required to abide by a Deed Poll executed by it dated 18 March 2025 (the “Deed Poll”) in relation to specified clients listed in an Annex to the Deed Poll. Under this Deed Poll WPS accepts liability and responsibility for regulated activities and services carried on by the firm which previously carried out regulated services and activities in relation to those clients listed in the Annex (the “Previous Firm”). 2. WPS will not onboard or otherwise advise any additional clients currently or formerly advised by the Previous Firm (the “Additional Client(s)”) without the Authority’s prior written consent. 3. WPS will, if the Authority gives such prior written consent, amend the Deed Poll to include the names and details of all Additional Client(s) to those set out in the schedule to the original Deed Poll.  The amended Deed Poll must be re-executed prior to the Firm engaging in any business with or for such Additional Client(s). 4. In addition, WPS will not enter into any agreements in relation to future movements of any clients (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Additional Client(s)), by gift or sale, without the Authority’s prior written consent. Without prejudice to the Authority’s absolute discretion, it shall be a condition to the provision of such prior written consent that WPS ensures that, to the satisfaction of the Authority, the firm receiving or acquiring the clients assumes liability and responsibility in relation to regulated activities and services carried on by WPS for or in relation to such clients. Such assumption of liability and responsibility shall be on substantially the same terms as the Deed Poll.  5. WPS will notify the FCA if WPS intends to engage or employ the services of any current or former adviser or director of M4 Financial Group Limited in any capacity (including, without limitation, as an employee, director, consultant or through any agency or other relationship). This includes referring/introducing business to and from the individuals captured under this Requirement. Effective date 6. The requirements in this application are to take effect immediately upon the Firm becoming authorised and upon their acceptance by the Authority, as notified to the Firm via email. 7. These requirements will remain in effect until the Authority approves an application by WPS to have these requirements removed, having demonstrated to the Authority’s satisfaction that it is continuing to satisfy Threshold Conditions in relation to all the regulated activities for which it has Part 4A permission.

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 W P S WEALTH LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, W P S WEALTH LIMITED (FRN 1023571) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with W P S WEALTH?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about W P S WEALTH to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is W P S WEALTH a scam or clone?
W P S WEALTH 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 W P S WEALTH's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
W P S WEALTH's FRN is 1023571. You can verify it on the FCA register.