CFS

CFS Information

CFS, the trading name of CFS Management Ltd, started its financial business in 1994 for retail, professional, intermediary and corporate clients. It offers a wide range financial services such as wealth structuring & planning, corporate & private fund raising, private equity & alternative investments, investment advisory, fund management, legal assistance, etc.

However, one thing worth noting is that the company operates under exceeded FCA. It is required by the FCA to abstain from accepting new business until the level of protection with respect to client accounts fulfil the requirements of the FCA.

Pros and Cons

Is CFS Legit?

CFS claims to be regulated by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) with licenses numbering at 171480. However, the license status is “Exceeded”, indicating that the broker's business activities might no longer comply with the regulatory requirements or have surpassed the authorized scope. You should be aware of this and take it into account when deciding to trade with this company.

Regulated Country	Regulator	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	FCA	Exceeded	CFS Management Ltd	Investment Advisory License	171480

Services

CFS Management provides the following services:

• Trading Services: Execution-only, investment advisory, and discretionary management.
• Wealth Management: Tailored asset preservation, diversification, estate planning, and tax structuring.
• Financial Planning: Personalized plans with ongoing monitoring and review.
• Succession Planning: Family wealth transfer and governance support.
• Alternative Investments: Private equity, venture capital, trade finance, and luxury assets like fine wine and art.
• Real Estate Services: Deal sourcing, structuring, and asset administration.

Account Type

CFS mainly provides two kinds of accounts: investment accounts and trading accounts. The former one is for investment brokerage for both private and corporate clients, while the latter is for asset managers, investment funds and single & multi-family offices.