How to Get Started

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!