Oak County Financial Services Ltd

IFA Financial Advisers · Shifnal, Telford · Est. 1999

27 years

Active Trading

Active

CH Status

03897971

Company No

2025

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Oak County Financial Services Ltd
Companies House number	03897971 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	Unit 3, The Forum, TF11 8FE
City / Region	Shifnal, Telford
Date incorporated	1999
Years trading	27 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 64999 (financial intermediation not elsewhere classified)
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About Oak County Financial Services Ltd

Established in 1999, Oak County Financial Services Ltd has over 27 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 4 ifa financial advisers listed in Telford 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

Advisers assess a client's circumstances and recommend investments, pensions or protection accordingly. Charging structures vary, but all must be disclosed and agreed before advice is given.

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

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

Match the adviser to the need: pension transfers, retirement income and inheritance planning are distinct specialisms. Clarify what happens between reviews: access, ad-hoc queries and whether they carry extra charges.

Ongoing service charges should map to a defined annual service; ask what the review actually covers.

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?

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?

Raise it formally with the firm; regulation requires a response within eight weeks. Unresolved complaints go to the Financial Ombudsman Service, and the FSCS stands behind authorised firms that fail.

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Oak County Financial Services Ltd | IFA Financial Advisers | Shifnal | Est. 1999