The Onboarding Process

 

Once you have decided to give us a try, there is a bit of paperwork to complete.  Just a heads-up!

 

We look forward to working together...

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Rather self-explanatory...

After discussing your particular investment account needs, we will recommend the appropriate custodian to broker your account.  Note: You may have accounts with different custodians. Your SciVest Direct statement will consolidate your holdings on one customized statement each month.  We can complete this process with you.  

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The Know Your Client (KYC) form is a crucial document in the securities industry. It is used to gather essential information about a client to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and to understand the client’s financial situation, investment knowledge, and risk tolerance.

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An Investment Management Agreement (IMA) is a contract between an investor and an investment manager. It outlines:

     1. Services Provided
     2. Fees and Expenses
     3. Investment Guidelines
     4. Reporting
     5. Custody of Assets

This agreement ensures both parties understand their roles and responsibilities. 

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An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is a document that outlines an investor’s goals and guidelines for managing their investments. It includes:

     1. Objectives
     2. Risk Tolerance
     3. Asset Allocation
     4. Performance Monitoring
     5. Review and Rebalancing

This helps ensure the investment strategy aligns with the investor’s goals.

What guides all of our investment decisions?

 

Our 14 Investment Beliefs & Philosophies

 

With decades of academic and practitioner research, as well as extensive live portfolio management experience, SciVest has developed a comprehensive set of 14 investment principles to manage our clients’ portfolios.