FOS upholds complaint against Quilter AR over unsuitable ISA advice

Promised client that investments would repay mortgage by 2025

Isabel Baxter
clock • 3 min read

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has upheld a complaint against an appointed representative (AR) of Quilter over unsuitable ISA advice.

The decision outlined that in 2015, the complainants – Mr and Mrs S - met with a Quilter AR, who advised them on investments to repay their mortgage. It recommended investing £30,280 from their existing ISAs and bank deposits into new ISAs in a balanced managed fund, while maintaining £6,000 in bank deposits as an emergency fund. Mr and Mrs S aimed to use the ISAs to repay the mortgage within ten years, with monthly payments of £250 allocated toward this. However, the Quilter AR later calculated that monthly contributions of £250-£300 would be required to reach the £120,000 mortgage t...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Companies

Phoenix Group becomes Standard Life

Phoenix Group becomes Standard Life

Announces ‘three million more customers’ target

Jen Frost
clock 02 March 2026 • 1 min read
Suttons IFA adds £10m in AUM with KSP Financial acquisition

Suttons IFA adds £10m in AUM with KSP Financial acquisition

Latest buyout deal for growing financial planning firm

Jenna Brown
clock 02 March 2026 • 2 min read
Walker Crips gets court approval for PhillipCapital takeover

Walker Crips gets court approval for PhillipCapital takeover

Overcomes court hurdle after takeover announcement in November

Isabel Baxter
clock 27 February 2026 • 2 min read