G R Sommer formerly ta Sommer Financial Management (formerly ta G R Sommer (Financial Services))
What this means for you
Because G R Sommer formerly ta Sommer Financial Management (formerly ta G R Sommer (Financial Services)) 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
G R Sommer, formerly trading as Sommer Financial Management and G R Sommer (Financial Services) under FRN 143312, was declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on 3 January 2007. The firm's specific product offerings are not detailed in available records. Eligible customers may be entitled to FSCS compensation up to the applicable limits for their product type, though the absence of recorded product information limits clarity on compensation eligibility for former clients.
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.