What would it look like if I brought money over?
Is it a big hassle?
- Not at all! We’ve got this down to a science.
- All we need from you is some basic information, and your authorization to open and fund the accounts.
- You don’t need to call or notify anyone.
- The 4-step process begins when we receive your signatures and usually takes about a week.
Step 1: Gather Information
When you're ready to get started, what we need from you is:
- A copy of your Driver's License
- A recent statement from each account you'd like to transfer
- A completed client information sheet
If you need help locating a statement online or have any questions on the paperwork, we can walk you through it!
Step 2: Docusigns
Once we have your information, we’ll need your signature to open and fund the account.
We will send you two Docusigns via email:
- The first is the client agreement / account opening paperwork
- The second authorizes us to pull the funds for the transfer
After you (and your spouse, if applicable) sign, the process usually takes about a week.
Step 3: Account Opening and Funding
After you sign, we take care of everything else - no hassle, no need to notify your current advisor, and no awkward conversations.
We transfer all assets over in-kind, which protects you:
- No potential tax consequences
- No risk of buying or selling at the wrong time
After the transfer, you will own exactly the same assets – nothing changes until we meet.
*Note: if you have a 401k, 403b or similar, we will need to schedule a rollover call for after your account has opened.
Step 4: Summary Appointment and Portfolio Review
Once the assets are transferred, we'll call to set up an appointment to:
- Do a full, in-depth analysis of your current investments
- Go over any recommendations based on your goals and current portfolio
- Walk through what those investments and strategies would look like and answer any questions
- Put our plan into place
We can go over your cash flow plan and projections at that time, or schedule a second appointment a few months out to review your cash flow plan – it is whatever works best for you!