Wilford Independent Financial Advisers
What this means for you
Because Wilford Independent Financial Advisers has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.
Background
Wilford Independent Financial Advisers (FRN 402050), a UK-regulated financial services firm, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 14 December 2010. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available data, limiting clarity on the scope of its advisory activities. Former customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to the applicable limit for their product type, though claims should be submitted directly to the scheme.
Products this firm wrote
How to claim
- Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
- Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
- Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
- Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
- The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.