David Burford Independent Financial Advisers Ltd

IFA Financial Advisers · Craven Arms, Shrewsbury · Est. 2005

21 years

Active Trading

Active

CH Status

05470816

Company No

2025

Accounts to

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	David Burford Independent Financial Advisers Ltd
Companies House number	05470816 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	The Office, Ash Meadow Seifton, SY7 9LF
City / Region	Craven Arms, Shrewsbury
Date incorporated	2005
Years trading	21 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 64999 (financial intermediation not elsewhere classified)
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About David Burford Independent Financial Advisers Ltd

Founded in 2005, David Burford Independent Financial Advisers Ltd has been active for 21 years — a period that spans significant change in the UK financial services landscape, including post-financial crisis regulatory reform, digital transformation and the economic disruption of recent years. The firm's continued active status through this period reflects operational stability.

Shrewsbury accounts for 11 of the 1663 ifa financial advisers tracked on this index.

The FCA register lists the firm's permissions, including any pension transfer permission, and its current status.

What IFA Financial Advisers Do

Advisers assess a client's circumstances and recommend investments, pensions or protection accordingly. Advice charges are agreed in advance, typically as a percentage of assets, a fixed fee or an hourly rate.

Clients of authorised firms have two safety nets, the Ombudsman and the FSCS, neither of which covers unauthorised advice.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

Match the adviser to the need: pension transfers, retirement income and inheritance planning are distinct specialisms. Ask to see a sample annual review pack before agreeing to ongoing charges.

A clear fee schedule before engagement is a regulatory requirement, not a favour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an independent financial adviser and a restricted adviser?

The label is regulatory, not marketing: independent means a broad market view of retail investment products, restricted means a defined subset. The firm's disclosure documents state which applies.

How much does independent financial advice cost?

Costs vary with complexity: an initial piece such as a pension review sits in the hundreds-to-thousands range, and ongoing management typically charges 0.5% to 1% of assets each year, disclosed and agreed upfront.

Do I need an IFA or can I manage my investments myself?

You can absolutely self-manage; the advice case strengthens as affairs grow complex, where portfolio construction, tax and inheritance interact and errors get expensive.

What qualifications should an IFA have?

The regulatory floor is Level 4 (DipPFS or equivalent); many advisers carry Chartered or CFP status above it. Check the individual, not just the firm, on the Financial Services Register.

What happens if I receive bad financial advice from an IFA?

The route is firm complaint, then Financial Ombudsman Service: authorised firms must operate a complaints procedure and respond within eight weeks, with the Ombudsman able to award redress on eligible cases.

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David Burford Independent Financial Advisers Ltd | IFA Financial Advisers | Craven Arms | Est. 2005