Broker comparison

AJ Bell vs Bestinvest

Both are rated "Generally positive" in our records, with Bestinvest scoring higher (94 against 81 out of 100). They share FCA as a listed regulator. This is a comparison of records, not a recommendation.

AJ Bell

Generally positive

81/ 100

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Bestinvest

Verified

94/ 100

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Verdict: Generally positive; Verified
Score: 81 / 100; 94 / 100
Regulators listed: FCA; FCA
Number of regulators: 1; 1
FCA register: Registered; Registered
FCA warning: None recorded; None recorded
Why this score: licence verified on register, regulatory record checked; licence verified on register, regulatory record checked
Last checked: 4 Nov 2026; 30 Oct 2026

Regulators compared

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FCA

Only AJ Bell

None

Only Bestinvest

None

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Do AJ Bell and Bestinvest share a regulator?

Yes: FCA.

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