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Finch'S Independent Financial Advisers Limited

IFA Financial Advisers · Littlehampton, Brighton · Est. 1987

39 years

Active Trading

Active

CH Status

02167638

Company No

2025

Accounts to

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Finch'S Independent Financial Advisers Limited
Companies House number	02167638 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	59 Fircroft Crescent, BN16 3HS
City / Region	Littlehampton, Brighton
Date incorporated	1987
Years trading	39 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 65110
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About Finch'S Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Established in 1987, Finch'S Independent Financial Advisers Limited has over 39 years of trading history, placing it among the more experienced firms in its sector. This longevity reflects sustained client confidence and a track record of adapting to the evolving UK regulatory and market environment.

It is one of 35 ifa financial advisers listed in Brighton on this index of 1663 UK firms in the category.

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What IFA Financial Advisers Do

Independent financial advisers must consider a broad range of retail investment products, while restricted firms advise on a limited set. Since the Retail Distribution Review, UK investment advice is fee-based rather than commission-based, with charges agreed upfront.

Redress routes exist for authorised advice: complaints to the firm, then the Financial Ombudsman Service.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

For pension transfers above the statutory threshold, confirm the firm holds the specific transfer permissions. Ask what the ongoing service actually includes; an annual charge should map to a defined annual review.

Charges are typically a percentage of assets under advice, a fixed project fee or an hourly rate, agreed upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

An independent firm surveys the wider market; a restricted firm works from a limited product or provider set. Both are regulated, but the breadth of what they can recommend differs, and disclosure of status is mandatory.

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?

Complain to the firm first, which must respond within eight weeks; if unresolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service can consider the case and award compensation for eligible complaints, and firms carry professional indemnity insurance behind that.

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Finch'S Independent Financial Advisers Limited | IFA Financial Advisers | Littlehampton | Est. 1987