How to Submit an Add or Remove an Associated Contact Requests
Learn how to Add or Remove an Associated Contact with a client's Optimize Accounts
Applies To:
- All Portfolio Managers, Advisors, Wealth Planners, and support staff.
You can submit an Associate Contact request from a client’s CRM Contact Record. Use the instructions below to ensure requests are processed correctly and all necessary information is provided.
When to Submit an Add/Remove an Associated Contact Request
- You need to link a new contact (e.g., a spouse, beneficiary, or power of attorney) to a client's Optimize Account.
- A contact no longer needs to be associated with a client's account, such as in the case of a change in relationship or legal status.
- A new contact needs to be added for communication or account management purposes.
- A client's former representative or contact should be removed due to updated client preferences or account requirements.
How to Submit an Add/Remove an Associated Contact Request
To submit an Associate Contact request, you'll use the Service Extension on the client's CRM Contact Record.
How to Add an Associated Contact
- Navigate to the Client's CRM Contact Record
- Go to the Servicing Tab
- Select "Account Administration → Contact Associations
- Select "Add an Associated Contact" as your next request type
- Select a contact from the dropdown list
- Select the association type from the dropdown list
- Review & Submit
- Once you confirm the details, click Submit to create the service request ticket
How to Remove an Associated Contact
- Navigate to the Client's CRM Contact Record
- Go to the Servicing Tab
- Select "Account Administration → Contact Associations
- Select "Remove an Associated Contact" as your next request type
- A list of contacts currently associated with the account will be displayed. Select the contact you wish to remove
- Review & Submit
- Once you confirm the details, click Submit to create the service request ticket
After Submitting the Request
A new service request ticket will be created. You can locate it:
- In the Right-Side Panel of the client's CRM Contact Record under Tickets.
- In the Account Administration Pipeline, where you can track the progress and confirm when the request is completed.
Processing Times
- Typically 1-2 business days after the ticket has been submitted and completed any applicable review.