William Blair International, Ltd

Reference number: 189068

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 4 warnings naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

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
  • William Blair

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03619027
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 August 1998 (27 years old)
Registered office
22 Bishopsgate, 47th Floor, London, EC2N 4BQ, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Brent Walker Gledhill Director Jul 1969 4 Aug 2016
Thomas Ross Director May 1968 3 Mar 2017
Cissie Citardi Director Jun 1975 15 Jan 2022
Michael Trimberger Director Nov 1972 1 Jul 2023
Stewart Licudi Director Jul 1970 1 Jan 2025
Simon Johnstone Director Oct 1974 1 Apr 2025
Cissie Citardi Secretary Not published 29 Aug 2023

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (6)
  • 01959 580771
  • 020 3129 4776
  • 020 3826 6654
  • 020 3866 6815
  • 020 3866 6817
  • 0800 011 2681
Fake email addresses (5)
  • adam.wh@chronovalor.com
  • info@wbwealthgroup.com
  • james.be@chronovalor.com
  • support@chronovalor.com
  • tony.m@chronovalor.com
Fake websites (4)
  • chronovalor.co
  • chronovalor.com
  • hybridpairs.com
  • wbwealthgroup.com
The 4 FCA warnings these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

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.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments

Limits on what they may do

  • This firm may handle your money in passing but must not hold it, so payments should go to the product provider, never to a personal account.

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.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • William Blair International Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is William Blair International, Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, William Blair International, Ltd (FRN 189068) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with William Blair International,?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about William Blair International, to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is William Blair International, a scam or clone?
William Blair International, 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 William Blair International,'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
William Blair International,'s FRN is 189068. You can verify it on the FCA register.