Grosvenor Independent Financial Advisors (previously trading as M. Bradshaw Life and Pensions)
What this means for you
Because Grosvenor Independent Financial Advisors (previously trading as M. Bradshaw Life and Pensions) 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
Grosvenor Independent Financial Advisors, previously trading as M. Bradshaw Life and Pensions (FRN 148093), was declared in default by the FSCS on 3 April 2013. The firm's product type classification data is not available in the records provided. Former customers who held protected claims with the firm may be entitled to FSCS compensation, though the specific limits applicable depend on the type of financial product held at the time of the firm's default.
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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.