Brown & Brown Private Client LLP

Reference number: 582708

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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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  • When bbrown.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01933 848841 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NN8 4BX
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Croesus & Solon LLP Former name
  • Weatherbys Hamilton LLP Former name

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.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • 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)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • 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
OC373141
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
7 March 2012 (14 years old)
Registered office
7th Floor Corn Exchange, 55 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7NE, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
WGS (B&B) UK LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 17 Sep 2012 None
BROWN & BROWN RETAIL HOLDCO (EUROPE) LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 1 Aug 2025 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
  • All 15 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Brown & Brown Private Client’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (12) All events (41)

2025

1 August 2025

  • Brown & Brown Retail Holdco (Europe) Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)
  • Charles Alexander Hamilton no longer has significant control
  • Weatherbys Bank Ltd no longer has significant control
  • Wgs (B&B) UK Limited became a part-owner (25–50% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Charles Alexander Hamilton gained significant control
  • Weatherbys Bank Ltd gained significant control

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2012

1 October 2012

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

28 September 2012

  • Changed its registered name from "Croesus & Solon LLP"

FCA register

14 September 2012

  • Changed its registered name from "Weatherbys Hamilton LLP"

FCA register

23 August 2012

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

7 March 2012

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 41 events

  • All 41 events in its history (12 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 26
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Firms connected to Brown & Brown Private Client

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Brown & Brown Private Client. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
2
share its postcode
2

In the full report: all 2 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (2)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 41 events in its history
  • 2 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Brown & Brown Private Client LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Brown & Brown Private Client LLP (FRN 582708) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2012 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Brown & Brown Private Client’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01933 848841 and the website bbrown.com/uk/previously-weatherbys-hamilton for Brown & Brown Private Client. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Brown & Brown Private Client a scam or clone?
Brown & Brown Private Client 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 Brown & Brown Private Client?
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 Brown & Brown Private Client to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Brown & Brown Private Client?
Companies House lists 2 people with significant control of Brown & Brown Private Client: Brown & Brown Retail Holdco (Europe) Limited (25–50% of votes) and Wgs (B&B) UK Limited (25–50% of votes). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Charles Alexander Hamilton and Weatherbys Bank Ltd.
Who runs Brown & Brown Private Client?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Brown & Brown Private Client: Wgs (B&b) UK Limited and Brown & Brown Retail Holdco (Europe) Limited.
How long has Brown & Brown Private Client been in business?
The company was formed on 7 March 2012, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2012.
Does Brown & Brown Private Client use any other names?
It has previously used 2 other names: Croesus & Solon LLP and Weatherbys Hamilton LLP.

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