Wealthkernel Limited

Reference number: 723719

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as 4 other names
  • Alpaca
  • Alpaca Europe
  • Alpaca UK
  • WealthSmart

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09686970
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 July 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
41 Luke Street, London, EC2A 4DP, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Business and domestic software development (SIC 62012)
  • Activities of financial services holding companies (SIC 64205)
  • Fund management activities (SIC 66300)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Yannick Marshall Brunner Director Jan 1987 15 Jul 2015
Thuvakaran Shanmugarajah Director May 1986 15 Jul 2015
Brian James Schwieger Director Feb 1968 7 Feb 2023
Samantha Karan Secretary Not published 13 Aug 2021
OHS SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 24 Jan 2022

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · 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.

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  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Establishing/operating/winding up a personal pension scheme
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

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  • DIA Wealth
  • Direct Investor

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Wealthkernel Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Wealthkernel Limited (FRN 723719) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Wealthkernel?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Wealthkernel to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Wealthkernel a scam or clone?
Wealthkernel 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 Wealthkernel's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Wealthkernel's FRN is 723719. You can verify it on the FCA register.