Opening New Accounts

You can create new accounts easily by using Starting Point. Follow the steps below to get started.

New Client

Select the New Client option, if you are sure that there is no information about this client in the Docupace system yet. This will create a new Client Folder in Docupace.

Note. The list of fields and sections will depend on your Docupace site configuration and may differ from this screenshot.

Note. It is mandatory to select a Rep for the Client, however in most cases the system will automatically select the Rep that is assigned to your user profile.

Note: All sections and fields marked with a red asterisk ( * ) are mandatory. All other required fields for each Client Type are listed in the table below (refer to the sub-table).

Fill out Client Details, then click Save in the top toolbar:

Fields	Description
Client Type	Select the client type from the following options. Below is a list of fields required when you select a particular type: Person: Last Name, First Name, TIN/SSN, Rep Prospect: Last Name, First Name or Company Name, Rep Business/Entity: Company Name, TIN/SSN, Rep Trust: Company Name, TIN/SSN, Rep
Client Status	Select a status from the following options: Active Client: If the client is opening new accounts or has existing accounts with your company. Inactive Client: If this is a potential client, that has not opened any accounts yet.
Business Type	Select a business type from one of the following options: Broker-Dealer Non-BD
Rep	Add one or more reps’ to this section. Click on the Add button. A table containing the existing reps’ records appears. Select the corresponding rep(s).
Legal Address	Enter the Client’s legal address.
Mailing Address	Enter the Client’s mailing address.
Government ID	Enter information about a government-issued ID
Employer Information	Enter current employer information.
Linked Clients (Spouse, Authorized Individuals, Trustees)	Use this section to add connected Client Folders. Click on the Add button and select an existing Client Folder or create a new record.
Primary Beneficiaries	Use this section to add the primary beneficiaries of the client.
Contingent Beneficiaries	Use this section to add the secondary beneficiaries.

Existing Client

Select Existing Client to search for a Client Folder already created in Docupace. You can narrow down the results by using the search filters on the left side of the page.

Find the Client and click on the corresponding record in the list.

Multiple Clients

Select Multiple Clients if the account will have several owners. You will be able to either select existing clients or create new ones.

Click the New Client button, if you are sure that there is no information about this client in the Docupace system yet. This will create a new Client Folder in Docupace.
Click Existing Client to search for a Client Folder already created in Docupace. You can narrow down the results by using the search filters on the left side of the page. Select checkboxes next to corresponding client records and click Select.

The owners for the account are listed. You can add more owners if necessary. Click Complete to complete this step.