WALKER & MACLEOD LIMITED

Reference number: 985265

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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.

Responsible principal firm

ADARO OPTICS LIMITED Reference number: 924690 Authorised View 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.
  • WALKER & MACLEOD LIMITED (FRN 985265) is an AR of ADARO OPTICS LIMITED (FRN 924690). When you use WALKER & MACLEOD's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from WALKER & MACLEOD, 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
  • Vision Express

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05515767
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 July 2005 (21 years old)
Registered office
16 King Edward Court, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TF, England
Nature of business
  • Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores (not incl. hearing aids) not elsewhere classified (SIC 47749)
  • Other service activities not elsewhere classified (SIC 96090)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Alexander Norman Macleod Director Jul 1978 21 Jul 2005
Kerrin Ross Walker Director Oct 1975 21 Jul 2005
Kerrin Ross Walker Secretary Not published 21 Jul 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through ADARO OPTICS 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 WALKER & MACLEOD LIMITED FCA authorised?
WALKER & MACLEOD LIMITED (FRN 985265) 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 WALKER & MACLEOD?
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. WALKER & MACLEOD LIMITED (FRN 985265) is an AR of ADARO OPTICS LIMITED (FRN 924690). When you use WALKER & MACLEOD's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from WALKER & MACLEOD, 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 WALKER & MACLEOD?
Protection works through ADARO OPTICS LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for WALKER & MACLEOD's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is WALKER & MACLEOD a scam or clone?
WALKER & MACLEOD 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 WALKER & MACLEOD's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
WALKER & MACLEOD's FRN is 985265. You can verify it on the FCA register.