Martin Radford

Reference number: 679623

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Authorised by the FCA

Martin Radford is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    029 2070 5549

  • Address

    6 Cowper Close, Penarth, South Glamorgan, CF64 2SU, United Kingdom

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  • Who else gives the postcode CF64 2SU
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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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release 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 Advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Acting as a CBTL Arranger
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • 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.

Key dates in its history

Martin Radford’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

2023

6 November 2023

  • FCA recorded a standard requirement (Financial Promotions for own firm, ARs and other members of the group)

FCA register

2015

3 August 2015

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA
  • FCA recorded a standard requirement (Exempt MiFID firm (Article 3))

FCA register

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

Firms like Martin Radford

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

In Penarth

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  • All 4 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Martin Radford FCA authorised?
Yes, Martin Radford (FRN 679623) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since August 2015 and works as a financial adviser. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Martin Radford’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 029 2070 5549 for Martin Radford. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Martin Radford a scam or clone?
Martin Radford 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 Martin Radford?
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 Martin Radford to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

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