Finli (Scotland) Limited

Reference number: 402458

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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 finli.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0141 353 2124 is
  • Who else gives the postcode G3 8AU
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Other names (6)

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

  • Finli Trading name
  • Independent Financial Strategies Ltd Former name
  • Abbey House Financial Services Former trading name
  • Bob McDougall Financial Services Former trading name
  • Clark Gillone Former trading name
  • West of Scotland Financial Services Former trading 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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • 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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  • 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
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Limits on what they may do

  • No Payment Protection Insurance
    The Firm must not carry on any activities in relation to advising on or arranging Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)

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
SC270367
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 July 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
4 Pavilion 3 Finnieston Business Park, 4 Minerva Way, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, G3 8AU, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Graham Buchanan Lennox Director Jun 1965 7 Jul 2004 7 other companies
David Peter Van Der Hoeven Director Jul 1968 21 Dec 2004 2 other companies
Darren William John Sharkey Director Jul 1970 20 Dec 2023 114 other companies
Andrew Thompson Director Nov 1968 20 Dec 2023 None
Calum Mark Brewster Director Jun 1969 16 Oct 2026 4 other companies

Other companies run by these 5 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
117
closed down
58
went insolvent
7

In the full report: all 117 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • The 7 that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 22 on the FCA register, including 4 no longer authorised
  • The 9 companies these 5 directors run together
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Key dates in its history

Finli (Scotland)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (10) All events (27)

2025

18 August 2025

  • Changed its registered name from "Independent Financial Strategies Ltd"

FCA register

2024

12 March 2024

  • Glas Trust Corporation Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2023

20 December 2023

  • David Peter Van Der Hoeven stopped being the majority owner
  • Finli Advice Holdings Limited gained significant control

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • David Peter Van Der Hoeven became the majority owner (50–75% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2008

4 June 2008

  • FCA imposed a requirement (No Payment Protection Insurance)

FCA register

2004

1 November 2004

  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

29 October 2004

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date

FCA register

7 July 2004

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 27 events

  • All 27 events in its history (10 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 5
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Firms connected to Finli (Scotland)

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Finli (Scotland). A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
8
share a director
5
share its postcode
3

In the full report: all 8 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: shared directors (5), the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
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  • 117 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 27 events in its history
  • 8 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Finli (Scotland) Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Finli (Scotland) Limited (FRN 402458) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since November 2004 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed a limit on what it may do.
What is Finli (Scotland)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0141 353 2124 and the website Finli.co.uk for Finli (Scotland). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Finli (Scotland) a scam or clone?
Finli (Scotland) 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 Finli (Scotland)?
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 Finli (Scotland) to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Finli (Scotland)?
Finli (Scotland) is owned by Glas Trust Corporation Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 12 March 2024. Before that, it was controlled by Mr David Peter Van Der Hoeven.
Who runs Finli (Scotland)?
Companies House lists 5 directors of Finli (Scotland): Graham Buchanan Lennox, David Peter Van Der Hoeven, Darren William John Sharkey, Andrew Thompson and Calum Mark Brewster.
How long has Finli (Scotland) been in business?
The company was formed on 7 July 2004, and has held its current FCA authorisation since November 2004.
Does Finli (Scotland) use any other names?
It trades as Finli. It has previously used 5 other names, including Independent Financial Strategies Ltd, Abbey House Financial Services and Bob McDougall Financial Services.

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