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Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers Limited

IFA Financial Advisers · Cardiff · Est. 2000

26 years

Active Trading

Active

CH Status

03976017

Company No

2025

Accounts to

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers Limited
Companies House number	03976017 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	Two Central Square Central Square, CF10 1FS
City / Region	Cardiff
Date incorporated	2000
Years trading	26 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 99999
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About Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Established in 2000, Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers Limited has over 26 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 28 ifa financial advisers listed in Cardiff on this index of 1663 UK firms in the category.

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

What IFA Financial Advisers Do

A financial adviser's independent or restricted status determines the breadth of products considered, and must be disclosed. Advisers must hold a minimum Level 4 qualification and agree charges with clients before work begins.

Advice from an authorised firm carries statutory complaint and compensation routes that unauthorised advice does not.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

The first meeting should establish scope, charges and whether the firm's specialisms fit your situation. Ongoing charges deserve scrutiny: establish exactly what service the percentage buys each year.

Fee structures differ by firm; all must be set out in the firm's disclosure documents before engagement.

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?

Expect a disclosed initial fee scaled to the work plus, where you take ongoing service, an annual percentage of assets commonly between 0.5% and 1%; nothing is chargeable until agreed in writing.

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

Self-directed investing through ISA and SIPP platforms works for many people; advice earns its fee where tax planning, pension optimisation, protection and inheritance strategy interact, which is typically at larger or more complex balance sheets.

What qualifications should an IFA have?

Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning is the FCA minimum; Chartered Financial Planner and Certified Financial Planner designations indicate study beyond it. Individual advisers can be verified on the FCA 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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Hugh James Independent Financial Advisers Limited | IFA Financial Advisers | Cardiff | Est. 2000