New Client Documentation & Compliance Checklist | Ascent Advisors
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New Client Documentation & Compliance Checklist

Document Owner: Chief Compliance Officer
Applies To: All new Ascent Advisors advisory relationships

To ensure the required client agreements, disclosures, client information, investment documentation, and custodial records are complete before advisory services, trading, or billing begin.

No account opening before required documentation is complete
No Schwab or other custodial account may be initiated, opened, or submitted until the applicable Ascent advisory agreement is fully executed, required RIA disclosures have been delivered, and required client profile/risk documentation is complete.
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Ascent Advisors LLC  ·  Internal compliance record  ·  Not for client distribution