Amber Solutions Financial Planning LLP: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

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

Authorised for 8 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 2017

Website, phone number and address

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Website

amberfp.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

07977 542445
Address

Woodfield, Mwrwg Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, Sir Gaerfyrddin, SA14 8UA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When amberfp.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 07977 542445 is
Who else gives the postcode SA14 8UA

FCA permissions and consumer protection

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.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Acting as a CBTL advisor
Acting as a CBTL arranger
Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
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
Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: OC419440 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Limited liability partnership
Incorporated: 11 October 2017 (9 years old)
Registered office: Woodfield Mwrwg Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8UA, Wales

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Andrew Charles John Smith	LLP designated member	Jun 1964	11 Oct 2017	2 other companies
Jason Witherspoon	LLP designated member	Sep 1983	11 Oct 2017	None

Other companies run by these 2 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 2
closed down: 2

In the full report: all 2 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration

Key dates in its history

Amber Solutions Financial Planning’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (9)

2018

3 April 2018

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2017

11 October 2017

Incorporated at Companies House
Andrew Charles John Smith gained 25–50% of the votes
Jason Witherspoon gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

In the full report: all 9 events

All 9 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 2

Firms like Amber Solutions Financial Planning

Other firms of the same type (financial adviser), nearest first.

In Llanelli

Arian Financial Planning LtdLlanelliAuthorised Aurum Wealth LLPLlanelliAuthorised Carnwyllon Wealth Management LimitedLlanelliAuthorised MPFS Wealth Management LimitedLlanelliAuthorised Roberts Keen Independent Financial Advisers LimitedLlanelliAuthorised Allistair ReynoldsLlanelliAppointed representative

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2 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 9 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Amber Solutions Financial Planning LLP FCA authorised?

Yes, Amber Solutions Financial Planning LLP (FRN 795042) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2018 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Amber Solutions Financial Planning’s phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 07977 542445 and the website amberfp.co.uk for Amber Solutions Financial Planning. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Amber Solutions Financial Planning a scam or clone?

Amber Solutions Financial Planning is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with Amber Solutions Financial Planning?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Amber Solutions Financial Planning to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Amber Solutions Financial Planning?

Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Amber Solutions Financial Planning: Mr Andrew Charles John Smith (25–50% of votes) and Jason Witherspoon (25–50% of votes).

Who runs Amber Solutions Financial Planning?

Companies House lists 2 directors of Amber Solutions Financial Planning: Andrew Charles John Smith and Jason Witherspoon.

How long has Amber Solutions Financial Planning been in business?

The company was formed on 11 October 2017, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2018.