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Hughes Carne Independent Financial Advisers Limited

IFA Financial Advisers · Fareham, Portsmouth · Est. 1995

31 years

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Hughes Carne Independent Financial Advisers Limited
Companies House number	03097261 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	Whittington House Whittington House 64 High Street, PO16 7BG
City / Region	Fareham, Portsmouth
Date incorporated	1995
Years trading	31 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 66290 (other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding)
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About Hughes Carne Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Established in 1995, Hughes Carne Independent Financial Advisers Limited has over 31 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 16 ifa financial advisers listed in Portsmouth on this index of 1663 UK firms in the category.

Before engaging, confirm FCA authorisation; the register also records past regulatory action.

What IFA Financial Advisers Do

An IFA advises on retail investment products; the term independent has a specific regulatory meaning requiring a sufficiently broad market view. The RDR reforms ended commission on retail investment advice; remuneration is now a disclosed fee.

Ombudsman and FSCS protection follow authorisation, which is why the register check precedes everything else.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

Ask about the firm's independence status, qualifications beyond Level 4, and experience with cases like yours. Clarify what happens between reviews: access, ad-hoc queries and whether they carry extra 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?

Independence has a regulatory definition: the firm must consider a sufficiently broad range of retail investment products across the market. Restricted firms advise from a narrower set, and the status must be disclosed before advice.

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?

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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Hughes Carne Independent Financial Advisers Limited | IFA Financial Advisers | Fareham | Est. 1995