Birkett Long IFA LLP

Reference number: 654458

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When birkettlongifa.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01206 217309 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CO3 3WG
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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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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
OC388956
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
4 November 2013 (12 years old)
Registered office
1 Amphora Place, Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3WG, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
K & S DIRECTORS LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 13 Jun 2025 19 other companies
KNIGHTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 13 Jun 2025 28 other companies

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
34
closed down
16
run together
13

In the full report: all 34 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
  • The 13 companies these 2 directors run together
  • All 25 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Birkett Long IFA’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (54)

2025

13 June 2025

  • Board replaced: both directors left and 22 new directors took over
  • Knights Professional Services Limited gained significant control

Companies House

2 May 2025

  • Birkett Long LLP gave up control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Birkett Long LLP took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2015

2 June 2015

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

FCA register

2013

4 November 2013

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 54 events

  • All 54 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 44
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  • 34 other companies its directors have run, named
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  • All 54 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Birkett Long IFA LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Birkett Long IFA LLP (FRN 654458) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since June 2015 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Birkett Long IFA’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01206 217309 and the website birkettlongifa.co.uk for Birkett Long IFA. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Birkett Long IFA a scam or clone?
Birkett Long IFA 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 Birkett Long IFA?
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 Birkett Long IFA to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Birkett Long IFA?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Birkett Long IFA: Knights Professional Services Limited (significant influence or control). Before that, it was controlled by Birkett Long LLP.
Who runs Birkett Long IFA?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Birkett Long IFA: K & S Directors Limited and Knights Professional Services Limited.
How long has Birkett Long IFA been in business?
The company was formed on 4 November 2013, and has held its current FCA authorisation since June 2015.

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