Stephenson Johnson Financial Planning Limited
Did you deal with Stephenson Johnson Financial Planning Limited?
If you took advice from Stephenson Johnson Financial Planning Limited and things did not turn out as you expected, you are entitled to know where you stand. What follows is drawn from public records: the FCA Register, Companies House, and the ombudsman’s own published decisions. No opinion, just what is on record.
Financial Ombudsman decisions involving this firm
The Financial Ombudsman Service publishes its final decisions. Stephenson Johnson Financial Planning Limited appears in 1 published decision on record, none of which were upheld.
Each decision below links to the ombudsman’s own published document. The consumer’s name is anonymised by the ombudsman, the business is not.
| Date | Reference | Type of complaint | Outcome | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2023 | DRN-3736148 | Pensions and Annuities | Not upheld | Read the decision |
Source: Financial Ombudsman Service published decisions. An upheld decision means the ombudsman agreed with the consumer in that individual case. It does not by itself mean any other complaint will succeed.
How to complain, and in what order
Where a firm is still trading and still regulated, the complaint starts with the firm itself. It is only fair that a business is given the opportunity to resolve the matter before anyone else becomes involved, and the rules are built that way. You raise the complaint directly with the firm, and it has up to eight weeks to look into it and give you its final response.
If that response does not resolve things to your satisfaction, or the eight weeks pass without one, two options are open to you.
The first is legal action through the courts. It is a genuine option, but it can be costly. A claim above £10,000 falls outside the small claims track, which means costs can follow the outcome, and you could be exposed to paying the other side’s legal costs if the case does not go your way.
The second, and for most people the more logical first step, is the Financial Ombudsman Service. It is free to consumers, it is independent of the firm, and it can direct a business to pay redress where it decides a complaint should be upheld. You normally have six months from the date of the firm’s final response to refer the matter to the ombudsman.
Wider time limits apply as well. Broadly you have six years from the event, or three years from when you reasonably ought to have known there was a problem, so it is worth getting a view sooner rather than later.
Company background (public record)
The company was incorporated at Companies House on 26 October 2004 under company number 05269611. Its status at Companies House is recorded as active.
Registered office: 2nd Floor, Building 3 Owen Avenue, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 9PD, England.
Previously named: SJP51 LIMITED.
Nature of business (SIC): 64999.
Company timeline (public record)
Key dated events for this firm, drawn from public records. Each entry shows its source.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2004 | Company incorporated | Companies House |
| 26 Oct 2004 | Nicola Jane Speight appointed secretary | Companies House |
| 26 Oct 2004 | Alistair Ian Manson Latham appointed director | Companies House |
| 19 Nov 2004 | Peter Johnson appointed director | Companies House |
| 19 Nov 2004 | Alistair Ian Manson Latham resigned as director | Companies House |
| 13 Dec 2004 | Susan Johnson appointed secretary | Companies House |
| 13 Dec 2004 | Nicola Jane Speight resigned as secretary | Companies House |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Peter Johnson approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 07 Mar 2005 | FCA status recorded as: Authorised | FCA Register |
| 11 Mar 2005 | Company renamed (previously SJP51 LIMITED) | Companies House |
| 01 Apr 2005 | Robert William Stephenson appointed director | Companies House |
| 28 Apr 2005 | Robert William Stephenson approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 19 Apr 2006 | John Michael Gorman approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Raymond Andrew Wilson approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 24 Jan 2011 | Andrew James Piper approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 19 Apr 2011 | David Craig Rhodes approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 14 Aug 2013 | Philip Smith approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 17 May 2019 | Peter Johnson appointed secretary | Companies House |
| 17 May 2019 | Susan Johnson resigned as secretary | Companies House |
| 17 May 2019 | Peter Johnson resigned as director | Companies House |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Christian Derrick approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 17 May 2020 | Peter Johnson resigned as secretary | Companies House |
| 01 Dec 2023 | James Andrew Dry approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 01 Oct 2024 | John Booth approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Jack Ronald Bradshaw approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Sam Hanslip approved by the FCA at the firm | FCA Register |
Who was involved?
The following individuals are listed on public records in connection with the firm. These are matters of public record only and their inclusion does not imply any wrongdoing by any named person.
- Robert William Stephenson. Listed on the FCA Register as having held Responsibility for MCD Intermediation (from 25/08/2016), SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (from 09/12/2019), SMF16 Compliance Oversight (from 09/12/2019), SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019) at the firm.
- Christian Derrick. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (from 16/12/2019), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 23/03/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 23/03/2021), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- Philip Smith. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (from 14/08/2013), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 23/03/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 23/03/2021), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- Andrew James Piper. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (from 24/01/2011), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 23/03/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 23/03/2021), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- James Andrew Dry. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 01/12/2023), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 01/12/2023), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from), CPD2 – Personal recommendation on Securities (not SHP/PPP/Broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- John Booth. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 01/10/2024), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 01/10/2024), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from), CPD2 – Personal recommendation on Securities (not SHP/PPP/Broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- Sam Hanslip. Listed on the FCA Register as having held [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 11/12/2025), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 10/12/2025), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from), CPD2 – Personal recommendation on Securities (not SHP/PPP/Broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- Robert William Stephenson. Listed on the FCA Register as having held Responsibility for MCD Intermediation (from 25/08/2016), SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (from 09/12/2019), SMF16 Compliance Oversight (from 09/12/2019), SMF3 Executive Director (from 09/12/2019) at the firm.
- Christian Derrick. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (from 16/12/2019), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 23/03/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 23/03/2021), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from) at the firm.
- Philip Smith. Listed on the FCA Register as having held CF30 Customer (from 14/08/2013), [FCA CF] Client dealing (from 23/03/2021), [FCA CF] Functions requiring qualifications (from 23/03/2021), CPD4 – Personal recommendation on retail investments (not broker funds) (from) at the firm.
How can we help?
We take the weight of the complaint off your shoulders. We start with a free, no obligation chat, give you an honest early view of whether you have a case, and if you decide to go ahead we work on a no win, no fee basis. We handle the paperwork and put your case to the ombudsman, so you can get on with your life while we work to recover what you are owed.
How does it work?
It starts with a conversation. We listen to what happened, check who was responsible at the time and look at your paperwork, then explain your options in plain English. If there are grounds, we build the case and keep you updated at every stage. If we do not think you have a claim, or it is not successful, you do not pay us a penny.
Speak to us today
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NB: the information on this page is drawn from public records held by the FCA Register, Companies House and the Financial Ombudsman Service. It is provided for general information, is factual and neutral, and makes no allegation against any named individual or firm. It is not advice, and no outcome is promised.
Review page sources: FCA Register (FRN 419684) · Companies House (05269611). Public records, provided for transparency.
