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How to Reopen a Closed Account

Learn how to submit a request to reopen a client's closed Optimize Account

Applies To:

  • All Portfolio Managers, Advisors, Wealth Planners, and support staff.
  • Eligible account types: Cash accounts, Joint accounts, Margin accounts, TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RDSP, FHSA, RIF, LIF, LIRA, and Trust accounts.  

You can submit a Reopen Closed Account 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 a Close Account Request 

  • A client wants to resume activity in a previously closed account.
  • A client is re-establishing their relationship and requires their old account to be restored.
  • A compliance or administrative review has approved the account for reopening.

How to Submit a Close Account Request

To submit a Close Account request, you'll use the Service Extension on the client's CRM Contact Record.

How to Submit a Close Account Request 

  1. Navigate to the Client's CRM Contact Record
  2. Go to the Servicing Tab
  3. Select "Account Administration → Special Handling 

  4. Select "Reopen Closed Account" as your request type
  5. Select the Target Account
    • Important: Only accounts that have been closed within one calendar year can be re-opened. If an account has been closed for longer than one year, the account type must be re-opened via  New Account Application - New Root.
  6. 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.