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How to Submit a Position Level Fee Change Request

Learn how to submit a request to change the fee structure on a specific position within a client's 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 Position Level Fee Change 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 Position Level Fee Change Request 

  • A client has a specific security or asset class that qualifies for a negotiated or preferential fee adjustment.
  • A grandfathered fee arrangement needs to be applied or maintained for a particular position.
  • A previously agreed-upon fee structure for a position requires updating due to changes in the security or client's account status.
  • The position has moved into a category that dictates a different fee.

How to Submit a Position Level Fee Change Request

To submit a Position Fee Change request, you'll use the Service Extension on the client's CRM Contact Record.

How to Submit a Position Fee Change Request 

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

     4. Select "Position Level Fee Change" as your request type

     5. Select the Root

Important: If a client has multiple roots, please ensure you submit a separate request for each account root to ensure updates are made on all roots.

     6. Select the Target Account

     7. Select the Target Position 

Important: This request can be used to set or change the fee rate on a particular individual position. Please submit a separate request for each position you wish to update.

     8. Select the Position Level Fee Change from the dropdown list.     

     9. 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 5-6 business days after the ticket has been submitted and completed any applicable review.