Lateral Financial Management Ltd

IFA Financial Advisers · Cramlington, Newcastle · Est. 2010

16 years

Active Trading

Active

CH Status

07204971

Company No

2025

Accounts to

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Lateral Financial Management Ltd
Companies House number	07204971 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	61 Ilford Avenue, NE23 3LE
City / Region	Cramlington, Newcastle
Date incorporated	2010
Years trading	16 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 82990 (other business support services)
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About Lateral Financial Management Ltd

Founded in 2010, Lateral Financial Management Ltd has been active for 16 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.

It is one of 20 ifa financial advisers listed in Newcastle 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

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.

The protections around regulated advice, Ombudsman and FSCS, are the reason authorisation checks matter first.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

Chartered or certified status signals qualification beyond the regulatory minimum and is worth asking about. Ask to see a sample annual review pack before agreeing to ongoing charges.

Expect an initial charge for the advice work plus an ongoing charge if the firm reviews the portfolio annually.

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?

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?

Minimum Level 4, with Chartered and CFP designations marking advanced qualification. The FCA register lists individual advisers with their own reference numbers.

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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Lateral Financial Management Ltd | IFA Financial Advisers | Cramlington | Est. 2010