How do I run financial ads as an appointed representative?

Quick answer

How do I run financial ads as an appointed representative?

Your principal firm approves promotions, holds compliance sign-off, and registers ad accounts. You brief, they approve, you publish - but liability sits with the principal.

Operating model

1. Brief promotion + creative to principal compliance 2. Receive approval certificate (FRN, expiry, scope) 3. Run ad under your AR status + principal FRN in disclosures 4. Log in promotion register

Common pitfall

Making ad variants after approval - each material variant needs fresh sign-off.

Reviewed by Platinum Prospects Editorial. Last updated April 2026.