Capitalworks Advisors LLP

Reference number: 597532

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Africa Capitalworks Advisor LLP Reference number: 793650 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Capitalworks Advisors LLP (FRN 597532) is an AR of Africa Capitalworks Advisor LLP (FRN 793650). When you use Capitalworks Advisors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Capitalworks Advisors, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When capitalworksip.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 3967 3417 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NW1 6JZ
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Africa Capitalworks Advisor LLP, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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
OC382363
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
12 February 2013 (13 years old)
Registered office
6th Floor 25 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4AB

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Chad Leonard Smart LLP designated member Oct 1972 12 Feb 2013 None
CAPITALWORKS CORPORATE PARTNER LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 12 Feb 2013 None

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  • Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
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Key dates in its history

Capitalworks Advisors’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2018

22 February 2018

  • Chad Leonard Smart gained 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2013

20 March 2013

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

12 February 2013

  • Incorporated at Companies House
  • Chad Leonard Smart appointed as a director

Companies House

Director appointments and resignations, and trading names, appear under All events.

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  • All 4 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Capitalworks Advisors LLP FCA authorised?
Capitalworks Advisors LLP (FRN 597532) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Capitalworks Advisors?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Capitalworks Advisors LLP (FRN 597532) is an AR of Africa Capitalworks Advisor LLP (FRN 793650). When you use Capitalworks Advisors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Capitalworks Advisors, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Capitalworks Advisors’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 3967 3417 and the website capitalworksip.com for Capitalworks Advisors. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Capitalworks Advisors a scam or clone?
Capitalworks Advisors 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 Capitalworks Advisors?
Protection works through Africa Capitalworks Advisor LLP, the principal firm responsible for Capitalworks Advisors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Capitalworks Advisors?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Capitalworks Advisors: Mr Chad Leonard Smart (25–50% of votes).
Who runs Capitalworks Advisors?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Capitalworks Advisors: Chad Leonard Smart and Capitalworks Corporate Partner Limited.
How long has Capitalworks Advisors been in business?
The company was formed on 12 February 2013.

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