Service Request Descriptions

Service Requests are arranged by supercategory. Each supercategory is further broken down into categories; each category contains additional subcategories. It is important to select the correct category to ensure your request is routed to the applicable department for timely resolution.

Each Service Request is listed with its Expected Resolution Time (ERT), which represents the time within which you may expect Fidelity to resolve the issue.

- Account Management
- Asset Servicing
- Bank Trust Custody & Retirement Recordkeepers
- Personal Trust Services
- Product Support
- Risk Management
- Securities & Money Movement
- Tax & Cost Basis
- Trade Support
- User Access & Entitlements

If Entitled:

- Designated Brokerage Services (DBS)

Last updated April 2024.

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Account Management

Account Features & Maintenance | Account Records & Documentation

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Account Features & Maintenance

Service Request Description ERT
Asset Movement Authorization Request to grant asset movement authorization to an Authorized Agent(s)/Advisor(s) or to change an existing authorization. A completed Asset Movement Authorization form is required. Same Day
Bank Deposit Program Request

Request to opt out of a program bank, change FDIC core position, or general inquiry.

Note
End-customer must have at least one program bank and one excess bank to participate in the program.

3 Days
Beneficial Ownership Maintenance Request to update or add beneficial owners on an account. A completed Beneficial Ownership Form for Entities dated within 45 days is required to avoid restrictions. 1 Day
Beneficiary Designation Change Request to change the Beneficiary Designation on an account. A Letter of Instruction or a completed Beneficiary Designation Form is required. Same Day
Check Reorder

Request to order additional checks on an account.

Note
Checks will be ordered in the same checkbook style and will be sent via regular mail.

Straight Through
Check Writing & Debit Card Setup Request to establish check writing and/or debit card feature. The Checkwriting and ATM Debit Card Request Form or IRA Checkwriting Application Form is required. Same Day
Close Account/Remove G Number

Request to close an account, or close an account and remove a G Number.

Note
The account balance must be zero to process. For a nonretirement account, a balance of less than $10 may be written off.

Same Day
Debit & Credit Card Inquiry

Request for information regarding debit and credit cards replacement and travel information.

Note
To unblock a card, the customer must contact the card issuer at the phone number listed on the back of the card. For debit cards, contact (800) 323-5353 and for credit cards, contact (877) 811-7088.

2 Days
Dividend & Capital Gains

Request to change security distribution reinvestment options at the account or position level.

Note
Account-level changes do not affect existing holdings.

Straight Through
General Inquiry Request for information regarding new accounts and maintenance requests. Same Day
G# Address & Authorized Agent Modifications

Request to update a Primary or Secondary G Number address or update Secondary G Number Authorized Agent information using your Firm Master Account Number.

Note
Only one G Number change allowed per Service Request. Changes made though this request will impact all accounts associated under this G Number. You cannot apply Authorized Agent changes to a primary G Number.

3 Days
G# Maintenance/Pricing Code

Request to replace a primary G Number, remove all G Numbers, add or delete a secondary G Number/SMA G Number and/or pricing code on an account. When removing a separate account manager (SAM), you must provide the SAM written notice of the removal at least four business days prior to the actual removal.

Note
When entering G Number details, use an uppercase G followed by eight digits.

Same Day
Householding

Request to consolidate multiple accounts on one statement.

Note
If account owners are different, end-customer signatures are required. In these situations, attach the Account Household form to the request.

Same Day
Margin Feature Request to add the margin feature to a single account. A completed Margin Account Application is required. Same Day
Money Market Omnibus Account Certification

Request to submit Omnibus Account Certification for Money Market Funds. The Omnibus Account Certification for Money Market Funds Form is required.

Note
Submit only one Service Request per account to be certified.

Same Day
Multiple Account Maintenance Request to make a single type of update to multiple accounts using one of the Multi-Maintenance Service Request spreadsheets. A Multiple Maintenance Service Request spreadsheet is required. 3 Days
NIGO Resolution Request to provide information to resolve an account setup or maintenance request that is not in good order (NIGO). Attach supporting documentation with your submittal. Same Day
Omnibus Request to update the omnibus status on a single account. The Omnibus Account Certification Form is required. Same Day
Option Feature Request to add the option feature to a single account. The Options Application is required. Same Day
Periodic Investment Plan Change

Request to add, change, or delete a periodic investment plan. In order to change or add banking instructions, a client signature is required. The Automatic Account Builder for Non-Retirement Accounts Form is required.

Note
AMA or a client signature is required to add or change a plan.

Same Day
Power of Attorney Request to establish a Power of Attorney. Supporting documentation is required. See Wealthscape Policies & Procedures (OLR) for the required documentation to attach. 5 Days
Redirection & Interested Party

Request to add or change account mailings for interested parties, quarterly confirmations, and redirection of certain materials.

Note
For redirection and interest party requests, attach the appropriate form with required end-customer signature. Changes in frequency of confirmations from Immediate to Quarterly require a completed Quarterly Confirmation Request Form or Letter of Instruction (LOI).

Same Day
SMA G-Number Maintenance Request to add/replace or remove the SMA Manager G-number on an account. When entering details, please use an uppercase G followed by 8 digits. Same Day
Standing Instructions Request to establish bank wire, standing check instructions, EFT, and journal instructions. The Standing Instructions Form is required. Same Day
Trusted Contact Request to update or add a trusted contact or designated representative (Texas) for an account owner. A completed Trusted Contact Authorization Form and/or Designated Representative-Texas form is required. Same Day
TTEE Changes Request to change one or more trustees on a single account. The Trustee Certification of Investment Powers Form and supporting documentation is required. Same Day
W9 Request to certify an account or to update the tax status. The Tax Payer ID Certification Substitute W9 Form is required. Same Day

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Account Records & Documentation

Service Request Description ERT
Account Application Copy Request for a copy of the original account application. 3 Days
Chat Transcript Copies Request for a chat transcript. 2 Days
Duplicate Tax Forms Request for a copy of an account holder's tax forms. 3 Days
Other Copies Request for a copy of account documents. 3 Days
Statement Copy Request for a copy of a statement not available online. 2 Days
Trade Confirmation Copy Request for a trade confirm not available online. 3 Days

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Asset Servicing

Alternative Investments | Control & Restricted Stock | Corporate Actions & Reorganizations | Mutual Fund | Pricing | Qualified Plan Fee Reporting | Security Processing | Security Setup & Maintenance

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Alternative Investments

Service Request Description ERT
Account Maintenance Processing Request to process account maintenance requests for custodial accounts, such as a rep update or account number change. 3 Days
Addendum

Request to add or update an addendum for a client's account who holds alternative investments. If this is an update request, please select update on the submission.

Note
All trade related processing requests that accompany the addendum must be submitted through established channels.

3 Days
Asset Review Request to begin an asset review. All review documents must be submitted concurrently to ensure the process can begin. 15 Days
Custodial Transfer Processing Request to process a custodian to custodian transfer. 3 Days
Dividend General Inquiry Distribution inquiries regarding research on a missing payment, status updates, distribution mnemonic inquiry, etc. 3 Days
Dividend Option Change Processing Request to process an Alternative Investment Distribution election change form. 3 Days
General Inquiry General Inquiry regarding Alternative Investments. Please note that all trade related processing requests that accompany the addendum, must be submitted through the established channels. 3 Days
Internal Re-Registration Processing Request to process a re-registration request between two or more custodial accounts. 3 Days
Pending Re-Registration Status

Request for status updates on previously processed re-registration or account maintenance requests.

Note
The resolution of this request depends on the responsiveness of the issuer.

3 Days
Pending Trade Status

Request for status updates on previously processed trade requests.

Note
The resolution of this request depends on the responsiveness of the issuer.

3 Days
Reconciliation Request to status the reconciliation of an asset, or request a review of a potential incorrect or invalid update. 3 Days
Trade Processing

Effective November 1, 2021, clients are required to submit all eligible Alternative Investment trade transactions through Wealthscape Order Entry.

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Submit trades through Service Center that require margin (approval must be included with paperwork), physical certificates, and use of internal accounts to pull money.

2 Days

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Control & Restricted Stock

Service Request Description ERT
General Inquiry Request for information regarding policies and procedures for control and restricted stock. Same Day
Sale Execution Notification Request to obtain legal opinion or submit shares to the transfer agent for legend removal. Additional information or paperwork may be required. Call your Service Team for questions on paperwork requirements. Same Day

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Corporate Actions & Reorganizations

Note
Expected resolution may vary, as there may be a dependency on an outside entity.

Service Request Description ERT
Dissent/Appraisal Rights Exercise Request Request to exercise Dissent/Appraisal Rights. 3 Days
Dividend Reinvestment Correction

Request to adjust client equity distribution to receive reinvestment shares or cash that was different from actual allocation due to incorrect coding on the account or the position level. Provide the relevant error account for any related Profit & Loss cost. Only one CUSIP/Account combination allowed.

Note
For open end mutual fund dividend corrections, use the Mutual Fund Correction process.

1 Day
Dividends and Bond Interest Request for information regarding the entitlement or payment of a customer's equity dividend or fixed income interest or related distribution. 1 Day
General Inquiry

Request for information regarding a corporate action or reorganization that is not on Wealthscape Corporate Actions.

Note
If clarification of an offer is needed, call your Service Team.

1 Day
Proxy & Annual Reports Request for information regarding proxies and annual reports, including receipt of proxy, annual reports or interim material, questions on voting, requests for control numbers and/or special handling. 1 Day
Survivor Options Status Request to exercise a survivor option the same day the appropriate paperwork is sent via overnight mail. Also, a request for status on an existing instruction. 2 Days
UMBS Exchange

Request to enter details of the existing 45-day delay Freddie Mac position. Freddie Mac has a self-imposed limit on the number of exchanges they will accommodate daily which might impact timing. The new 55-day delay security will be deposited into the customer's account along with a wire representing the float compensation due to the longer principle and interest day (45 to 55 days).

Note
FHLMC imposed black-out dates: No exchange requests can be processed on the last business day and the first four business days of the month.

Same Day
Voluntary Reorg Instructions Enter instructions that cannot be processed using Wealthscape Corporate Actions. This may include positions in type 5, changing the mode of payment on a UIT, and for UIT redemption requests if the CUSIP does not appear in Corporate Actions. If the offer is past the cut off date, call your Service Team to escalate on a best efforts basis. 1 Day

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Mutual Fund

Service Request Description ERT
Class Conversions

Request to transact non-taxable share class conversions between like mutual funds but different share classes.

Note
A completed Mutual Fund Share Class Conversions Request Form (spreadsheet) is required. One fund family per form. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and fund family volumes.

3 Days
Corporate Action Inquiry Request for information regarding a Mutual Fund Corporate Action that has already been processed, including what ratio was used, and/or the impact to the end-customer's share balance. 1 Day
Dividend/Cap Gain Inquiry

Request for information regarding a Mutual Fund dividend/capital gain payment, including cancel and rebill adjustments that affect dividends, validation of payouts, rate(s) that were used, and when the dividend will pay out.

Note
This request cannot be used for adjustments from reinvest to cash or cash to reinvest. For those types of requests, refer to your error processing procedures.

1 Day

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Pricing

Service Request Description ERT
Challenge Request to challenge end of day pricing on a particular security. 2 Days
General Inquiry Request for information regarding end of day pricing. 5 Days
Request Request an end of day price for a specific security. 5 Days
Worthless Security Inquiry/Removal Request to remove worthless securities can be processed in ICP. When selected, the Worthless Security Journal Transaction Type displays all eligible worthless securities in an account and enables associates to select eligible positions. This is available for both retirement and nonretirement accounts. Service Center instructions are no necessary when utilizing ICP to journal a worthless security. 2 Days

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Qualified Plan Fee Reporting

A spreadsheet with details to request reporting on multiple parameters is required. When completed, the requested report will be delivered as an attachment to the Service Item.

Service Request Description ERT
Qualified Plan Fee Disclosure Report Request for FundsNetwork information to help satisfy the Department of Labor service provider fee disclosure requirements. When no customer account is available, use your firm's Master Account number to initiate your request. 2 Days
Schedule C Supplemental Report Request for FundsNetwork information that may be required in the preparation of Form 5500 Schedule C. 2 Days

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Security Processing

Service Request Description ERT
Certificate Deposit Inquiry Request for information regarding certificate deposit policies or processes. Includes inquiries in type 4 Legal, research request on certificate deposits, and adjustments processed. Same Day
Corporate Action Submission Request to submit restricted certificates, type 5, for mandatory corporate action processing. Same Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding a security processing and payment policy or procedure. Same Day
Lost Certificate Request to report the loss of a physical certificate. Same Day
Physical Certificate Process

Request for information regarding certificate deposits, transfers, research and adjustments, or a request to journal physical certificates between accounts.

Note
Expected resolution may vary if research is requested.

Same Day

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Security Setup & Maintenance

Service Request Description ERT
CUSIP Maintenance Request to maintain or correct an existing CUSIP. 2 Days
CUSIP Setup

Request to setup a new CUSIP in the securities database. Do not attach documents for municipal, corporate, government, or CD setup requests.

Open-end mutual fund requests are supported by the Mutual Funds area. Expected resolution time:

  • Municipals: 10 minutes
  • Open-end mutual funds: 3 days if no approval is required, approvals may take longer
  • All others: Same day
Same Day
CUSIP Setup (for Certificates)

Request to setup a CUSIP for a physical certificate. Attach a copy of the certificate to this Service Request and reference Tracking # on each page.

Note
Foreign securities may take 5-10 days for resolution.

2 Days
General Inquiry Request for information regarding security setup and/or maintenance. 2 Days

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Bank Trust Custody & Retirement Recordkeepers

Bank Trust Custody/Retirement Recordkeeper Support | Bank Trust Custody Transfer of Assets | Directed Trustee/Paying Agent

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Bank Trust Custody/Retirement Recordkeeper Support

Not for use by RIA clients.

Service Request Description ERT
Address Change Request to change the mailing and/or legal address on an account. Same Day
Audit Letter Request

Request for an audit letter and/or statement copies not available online. Attach a Certification of Assets request letter.

Note
Statements are not certified by Fidelity.

3 Days
Billing Inquiry Request for Custody Service Fees charged by Fidelity. 3 Days
Dividend & Capital Gains Request to change reinvestment option. Same Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding a Trust Custody or TPA account. Expected resolution may vary depending on the type of request and information provided. 1 Day
Money Market Omnibus Account Certification Request to submit Omnibus Account Certification for Money Market Funds. Submit one Service Request per account to be certified. The Omnibus Account Certification for Money Market Funds Form is required. Same Day
Mutual Fund CUSIP Setup Request to add a mutual fund CUSIP to an account for trading. Submit 48 hours prior to trading in the CUSIP. Any fund approval required must be obtained prior to submitting this Service Request. 1 Day
Revenue Inquiry Request for revenue amount received, or to request a revenue report be generated. 3 Days
Trade Correction Inquiry Inquiry regarding a trade correction, price challenge or trade/settlement date confirmation. Same Day

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Bank Trust Custody Transfer of Assets

Service Request Description ERT
Asset Reclaim Request to reclaim account assets transferred out of Fidelity. Reclaim need may be caused by debit, short, or dividend adjustments. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm. Same Day
Conversion/Transfer TOA Push Instruction Forms Request for conversion/transfer TOA push instructions. The Conversion/Transfer TOA Push Instruction Form is required. Fidelity will attach delivery instructions within two business days upon receipt of the Conversion/Transfer TOA Push Instruction Form completed in good order. 2 Days
TOA Deliveries Inquiry

Inquiry regarding an outgoing transfer of assets from Fidelity to another firm. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm.

Note
Not for use by RIA clients.

Same Day
TOA Deliveries NIGO Resolution

Request to resolve an outgoing transfer reject sending assets from Fidelity to another firm.

Note
Not for use by RIA clients.

Same Day
TOA Delivery Request

Request to submit and attach a TOA Delivery Form. Requests submitted without a completed form will be not in good order (NIGO).

Note
Not for use by RIA clients.

2 Days
TOA Receives Inquiry

Request for an incoming transfer of assets from another firm to Fidelity. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm.

Note
Not for use by RIA clients.

Same Day
TOA Receives NIGO Resolution

Request to resolve a transfer reject sending assets from another firm to Fidelity.

Note
Not for use by RIA clients.

Same Day

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Directed Trustee/Paying Agent

Not for use by RIA clients.

Service Request Description ERT
1099R Copy/Correction Request for a copy or correction of a Directed Trustee/Paying Agent 1099-R tax form. Same Day
Account Maintenance Request for Directed Trustee/Paying Agent account maintenance; attach form if applicable. Same Day
Address Change Request to change the mailing and/or legal address on a Directed Trustee/Paying agent account. Same Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding Directed Trustee/Paying Agent services. Same Day
Pre-Authorization Manual Disbursement Request for approval of a Participant Distribution over $1,000,000 from a Directed Trustee/Paying Agent account. Attach the Manual Disbursement Form to this request. The form must be signed by the authorized signor of the plan. Same Day
Statement Copy Request for a copy of a statement not available on ePresent. Same Day

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Personal Trust Services

Administrative Trustee or Agent for Trustee Services | Trust Operations

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Administrative Trustee or Agent for Trustee Services

Service Request Description ERT
General Inquiry

Inquiry or request sent to a trust officer for accounts where Fidelity Personal Trust Company, FSB currently serves as trustee or agent for the trustee.

Note
Processing times may vary depending on the nature of the request.

1 Day

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Trust Operations

Expected resolution may vary depending on volumes.

Service Request Description ERT
Account Maintenance Request to update the account level fields. Same Day
Assets Held Away Request to add, remove, or modify assets held away. For new positions, a completed Assets Held Away Transmittal form is required. This form should also be used for multiple updates being submitted at one time. 2 Days
General Inquiry Request for information regarding an account that is participating in one of our Trust Services or Trust Reporting Offerings. 1 Day
Internal Principal/Income Transfer Request to reallocate principal and income by placing either an intra-account transfer from principal to income, or from income to principal. Same Day
Multiple Account Maintenance Request to make a single type of update to multiple accounts or to update multiple transactions in a specific account using the document attached to this Service Request. This request should be used for accounts participating in either our Trust Services or Trust Reporting Offerings. 1 Day
Recurring Distribution

Request to create or update a net income plan noted on the trust accounting system.

Note
This is not to be used to update Type 9 or PWS plans.

2 Days
Transaction Maintenance

Request to modify a transaction that displays in the principal and income section of the statement and online.

Note
Correction will only be reflected on the statement if requested within the same month of the transaction.

Same Day

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Product Support

Fidelity Managed Account Exchange (FMAX) | Fully Paid Lending | Performance Reporting | Portfolio Tools | Separate Account Network

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Fidelity Managed Account Exchange (FMAX)

Service Request Description ERT
General Inquiry Request for information on FMAX. Same Day
Trade Corrections/Analysis Request for trade corrections or analysis on FMAX. For accounts not placed on Trade Hold, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser (FIWA) reserves the right to add Trade Holds when deemed appropriate. Same Day
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Fully Paid Lending

Service Request Description ERT
Document Submission Request to enroll into the Fully Paid Lending Program. A signed Master Securities Lending Agreement (MSLA) & Collateral Appointment Letters is required to enroll the end-customer in the program. For all entity accounts, a signed Beneficial Ownership Form is required. Additional documents may be necessary for CIP approval. All end-customers enrolling in the program must be provided with the Program Fact Sheet and Collateral Administration Agreements. All retirement accounts must be provided with the most recent National Financial Services LLC (NFS) financials. 1 Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding Fully Paid Lending. 1 Day

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Performance Reporting

Note
Expected resolution may vary based on the complexity of the request.

Service Request Description ERT
Error Messages Request related to Fidelity.com Performance Reporting errors. 3 Days
Online Tool

General Inquiry for Fidelity.com Performance Reporting.

Note
Do not use for enablement requests. To activate or deactivate the performance reporting feature, have your firm administrator go to Service > Firm Preferences > Fidelity.com, and make elections as to which accounts to "opt in" for the Performance Reporting feature.

3 Days

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Portfolio Tools

Service Request Description ERT
Wealthscape Performance Measurement

Request for Wealthscape Performance Measurement subscribers to submit questions related to performance calculations. Expected resolution may vary based on the complexities of the request.

Note
If you do not have a subscription to Wealthscape Performance Measurement and would like to learn more about this tool, contact your Relationship Manager.

3 Days

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Separate Account Network

Service Request Description ERT
SAN New Product G# Request Request to create new Strategy/Product G-numbers for use by Separate Account Network (SAN) Managers. 7 Days

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Risk Management

Adverse Agency | Collateral Risk | Consumer Privacy Rights | Credit Risk | Foreign Assessments | Market/Proprietary/Operational Risk |Suspicious Account Monitoring

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Adverse Agency

If your request requires immediate attention, contact Risk Management by phone.

Service Request Description ERT
Adverse Agency Notification Notification of potential adverse media or financial loss. 2 Days
Restriction Removal Request Request for restriction removal. 2 Days

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Collateral Risk

Service Request Description ERT
General Inquiry Inquiry regarding Collateral Risk. 1 Day

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Consumer Privacy Rights

Service Request Description ERT
Consumer Privacy Rights Requests for information, correction, or deletion of personal information as is pertains to the California Consumer Privacy Act. 45 Days

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Credit Risk

Service Request Description ERT
Fee Clarification

Request to provide information and supporting documentation regarding fee activity in an account referenced in a Fee Clarification Service Message. Include the Service Message work item number and alert ID to ensure proper accounting of your compliance. If billing on outside assets, provide an Authorization to Deduct Management Fees for Non-Fidelity Accounts Form when applicable.

Note
Should it be determined that adjustments are required to the fees that were charged to the account, fee changes should be conducted through your Service Team directly. Expected resolution may vary due to the completeness of the information provided.

7 Days

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Foreign Assessments

Service Request Description ERT
Foreign Bank Request for removal of an L4 restriction. An active foreign bank certification form is required. 2 Days
Foreign Financial Institution Review Request for Foreign Financial Institution questionnaire review or restriction removal. Attach a copy of questionnaire for review. 2 Days
OFAC Request Request for removal of OFAC restriction code. Attach a copy of a legible, unexpired, permanent resident card/green card. 1 Day
Prohibited Country Restriction Removal Request for removal of prohibited country restriction (Q3/T3). 2 Days

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Market/Proprietary/Operational Risk

Service Request Description ERT
Adjust Block Trading Request to adjust block trading limits. A spreadsheet of account allocations is required. Same Day
Adjust Credit Limit Request to adjust credit limit. Same Day
Firm Level Electronic Trade Limit (Parameter) Increase Request Request to increase the trade limit (parameter) at the firm level for electronic trading. Same Day
Firm Level Mutual Fund Cash Holding Waiver Request Request to waive the cash holding requirement for electronic trading at the firm level for any mutual fund buy transaction. Same Day
General Inquiry Inquiry regarding Market/Operational Risk. Same Day
Penny Stock Review Request for a physical security review of Penny Stocks. Attach a copy of the certificate for review. Same Day
Restriction Codes

Request to add, delete, or change ONLY the following restrictions on an account: Electronic Web Block, Liquidating Trades Only, or Margin Approval Denied. Enter a justification in the Additional Details field.

For all other restriction codes, contact your Service Team.

Same Day

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Suspicious Account Monitoring

Service Request Description ERT
Low Priced Security Monitoring

Request for re-evaluation of certain low price security deposits.

Note
If this notification requires immediate attention, contact Risk Management by phone.

2 Days
Suspicious Activity Notification of potential suspicious account activity. 2 Days

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Securities & Money Movement

Cashiering/Money Movement | DVP/RVP Transactions | International Operations | Margin | Prime Brokerage Transactions | Retirement Contributions/Distributions | Transfer of Assets: Deliveries | Transfer of Assets: Receives

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Cashiering/Money Movement

Service Request Description ERT
Check Deposit: Correction/Adjustment Request to correct an NFS/Fidelity-processed check deposit that was either deposited for the wrong amount, to the wrong account number, or with the incorrect transaction type. For requests to change the mnemonic to TCU, attach a letter from the prior custodian. Same Day
Check Deposit: Inquiry Request for information regarding a check deposit. If applicable, attach a copy of the check or other documentation that may assist in processing this request. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and information provided. Same Day
Check Deposit: Missing Request to locate check(s) that were sent to NFS/Fidelity for deposit but have not been processed. Attach a copy of the check. If the check has been paid, attach copy of the canceled check (front and back). Same Day
Check Deposit: Returned Request for information regarding a returned deposit. Same Day
Check Writing: Add Stop Payment Request to add a stop payment on a check that an end-customer has written against a Fidelity account by a check writing feature. Same Day
Copy of Check Deposit Request for a copy of a check that was deposited in a Fidelity account. 2 Days
Copy of Check Written on Account Request for a copy of a check written against an account. 3 Days
Copy of Redemption/Disbursement Check Request for a copy of a redemption/disbursement check issued by Fidelity. Expected resolution time may vary, based upon the age of the check, bank dependency, or high seasonal volumes (typically January through April). 5 Days
Direct Deposit Inquiry Request for information regarding a direct deposit. If applicable, attach supporting documentation to this Service Request. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and information provided. Same Day
Disbursement Check Inquiry Request for information regarding a check disbursement. This request should not be used for stop payments or check copies. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and information provided. Same Day
Disbursement Check: Stop/Reissue

Request to stop payment, and redeposit or reissue a check to the same instructions.

Note
Does not apply to redeposit for Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) or Beneficiary Designation Account (BDA) IRA.

Same Day
Distribution Correction Request Request to correct a distribution from a nonretirement account. Same Day
EFT Recall

Request for a trace or a recall of an EFT disbursement only.

Note
Recall requests are initiated same day, but are dependent upon the receiving bank for return of funds.

5 Days
EFT Restriction Removal Request to remove restrictions placed on EFT/Directed Payee standing instructions. Same Day
Journal Inquiry/Correction Inquiry about a pending journal, or request to correct a journal. Same Day
Pay Residual/Close Account Request to sweep a residual amount based on previous instructions and/or close an account. Same Day
Wire Amendment Request to send amending instructions on a US Dollar or Foreign Currency wire disbursement. Expected resolution may vary and is dependent upon the receiving bank for amendment of original instructions. 10 Days
Wire Fees and/or Funds Availability Dispute

Request to dispute a wire fee and/or funds availability for an international bank wire disbursement. Expected resolution may vary.

Note
This applies to international wires subject to Part B of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act only.

45 Days
Wire Inquiry Request for information regarding a US Dollar or Foreign Currency wire disbursement or wire receipt. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and information provided. 1 Day
Wire Return Request to return a US Dollar or Foreign Currency wire receipt. Expected resolution may vary based upon the type of request and information provided. 1 Day
Wire Trace/Recall Request to trace, provide a tracking number, or recall a US Dollar or Foreign Currency wire disbursement. Expected resolution may vary and is dependent upon response from the receiving bank. 10 Days

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DVP/RVP Transactions

Service Request Description ERT
Cancel & Correction of Confirmation Request to cancel and correct a confirmation request. 2 Hours
DK Redelivery Request to redeliver a Don't Know (DK) trade. Same Day
DTC ID Confirmation Request to pull a DTC confirmation. 2 Days
DVP Not Settled Request for information regarding a DVP that has not settled. Same Day
DVP/RVP Instructions Request for information regarding DVP/RVP instructions. Same Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding a DVP/RVP transaction. Same Day
Prime Brokerage Agreement/Form 151 Request to submit the Agreement for Prime Brokerage Clearance Services (Letter of Free Funds)/Form 151 for an existing DVP/RVP account. Attach Agreement for Prime Brokerage Clearance Services/Form 151 to this Service Request. Same Day
Reconciliation/Adjustment Request for reconciliation or adjustment on a DVP/RVP transaction. 2 Days

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International Operations

Response times may vary according to the marketplace.

Service Request Description ERT
Account Position Inquiry Request to amend or inquire about a position within this account. Provide CUSIP and quantity. 2 Days
ADR/ORD Conversions Request a conversion of ADR to ordinary shares or vice versa (fees apply). 5 Days
Free Transfer Request for non-ACAT position (non cash) transfers (Free Receive/Free Delivery). Additional paperwork may be required. Contact your Service Team to discuss any additional requirements. 7 Days
Fungible Security Conversions Request for fungible/cross-border security conversions. 2 Days
General Inquiry

Request for information regarding international clearance and custody, including ID Markets account requests.

Note
For Service Requests related to non-ACAT position (non-cash) transfers (Free Receives/Free Delivery), use International Operations > Free Transfer.

Same Day
Settlement Instructions Request to update or add settlement instructions on an incoming international trade. Same Day
Trade Status Request for information regarding international unsettled trades. Include CUSIP, quantity, trade date, and local market contact. Same Day

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Margin

Service Request Description ERT
Direct Debit Dispute A request to submit a direct debit dispute. An ACH Debit Dispute Form is required at time of submittal. 6 Days
Extension Request

Request a margin extension.

Note
Extension requests received after 3:00 PM ET will be reviewed and serviced on a best efforts basis.

1 Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding margin. 1 Day
Precious Metals Inquiry regarding precious metals delivery and/or confirmation of related fees. Expected resolution for deliveries and or inquiries may vary based on the complexity of the request. 10 Days
Security Requirement Review Request to review margin requirements for a particular security. 1 Day

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Prime Brokerage Transactions

Service Request Description ERT
F1SA Status

Request for status of receipt of Form 1 to Schedule A (F1SA) returned from contra broker finalizing prime broker relationship.

Note
This request should be used only after a Schedule A has been submitted.

1 Day
Prime Broker Inquiry Request for any prime brokerage inquiry. 1 Day
Prime Broker Schedule A

Request to create and send Schedule A to contra broker in order to establish prime brokerage relationship.

Note
All investment advisors must be federally or state Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), maintain the registration with either the state or SEC, and have a current Form ADV on file with the appropriate regulatory body.

Same Day

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Retirement Contributions/Distributions

Service Request Description ERT
Contributions/Distributions Corrections

Request to process corrections to retirement contributions and distributions.

Note
Includes Roth conversions and re-characterizations.

Same Day
General Inquiry

Request for information regarding retirement monetary transactions.

Note
No transaction processing should be requested through this Service Request.

Same Day
Periodic Withdrawal Plan Adjustment Request to change or correct periodic withdrawal plans, suspend RMD plans, force out short or missed payments, skip payments, or delete a plan. Same Day

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Transfer of Assets: Deliveries

Service Request Description ERT
Asset Reclaim Request to reclaim account assets transferred out of Fidelity. Reclaim need may be caused by debit, short, or dividend adjustments. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm. Same Day
General Inquiry

Request for information regarding the transfer of assets or status of a transfer. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm.

Note
No transaction processing should be requested through this Service Request.

2 Days
NIGO Resolution Request to update and resolve a Not In Good Order (NIGO) notification on assets transferred out of Fidelity. 2 Days
Rescind Request

Request to stop ACAT or non-ACAT transfer out of Fidelity. Requests submitted without a signed and dated rescind letter from the end-customer will be rejected.

  • ACAT deliveries must be rescinded prior to 4:00 PM ET on the day the transfer is loaded into the ACAT system.
  • Non-ACAT transfers will be stopped on a best efforts basis if the transfer has been initiated.

Note
Restrictions will be lifted as part of this request.

Same Day
Residual Transfer Sweep Request to transfer the residual amount of a full transfer of assets out of Fidelity. 2 Days
Restriction Add/Remove Request

Request to add or remove G1/G2 restrictions on transfer of assets out of Fidelity.

Note
If present, a Q1 Restriction must be removed from the account prior to requesting a G1 or G2 Restriction removal.

Same Day
TOA Delivery Error Request to correct an error for assets transferred out of a Fidelity account with short, debit, wrong amount, full vs. partial, wrong check address, or Fidelity trade errors. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm. 2 Days
TOA Delivery Request Request to submit and attach a TOA Delivery Form. Requests submitted without a completed form will be not in good order. Liquidations require trades to have been processed prior to submitting this form. Expected resolution may vary based on volumes and the complexity of the request. 2 Days
Transfer Status Request the status of a request to transfer assets out of Fidelity. Same Day

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Transfer of Assets: Receives

Service Request Description ERT
Cancel/Close File

Request to cancel or close a request to transfer assets to Fidelity.

  • Cancel
    Unprocessed request/no assets received/uninitiated request-no further action required.
  • Close
    Transfer is completed and file is currently open.
2 Days
Correct and Resubmit Request to update and resolve a Not In Good Order (NIGO) notification on assets transferred to Fidelity. If applicable, attach supporting documentation to this Service Request. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm. 2 Days
DWAC Inquiry Request for information or status of an incoming DWAC (Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian) deposit to Fidelity. 1 Day
General Inquiry Request for information regarding a transfer of assets to Fidelity. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm. 2 Days
Letter of Acceptance Request a letter of acceptance to support moving assets from a qualified employee plan to an IRA. The Letter of Acceptance gets attached to item at resolution. If delivery to the plan is needed, provide details in designated fields. If a plan form is required to be completed by Fidelity, then attach for review. For transfers between IRAs, leverage the Asset Transfer in the Service menu. 1 Day
Requested Assets Not Received Request for status or additional information on assets requested but not received from other firm. 2 Days
Residual Assets

Request to status a residual sweep of assets to be transferred to Fidelity. Expected resolution may vary based on response from contra firm.

Note
Do not submit until 10 days after initial request has been completed to allow for contra to auto sweep cash. If original request was made more than 30 days ago, attach a copy of the most recent statement showing requested residual assets.

2 Days
Transfer Status Request Request the status of a pending transfer of assets to Fidelity that has exceeded the next action date in Wealthscape. 2 Days

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Tax & Cost Basis

Cost Basis | Tax

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Cost Basis

Service Request Description ERT
Data Entry Request to update cost basis with customer provided information. Requests should be submitted only when too large to easily enter online, and must include an attached Cost Basis Update spreadsheet. 2 Days
Date of Death Basis Update Request to step-up basis due to death of an owner using the fair market value. For more information, refer to Policies & Procedures (OLR) in Wealthscape. 3 Days
Date of Death Valuation

Request to generate an account valuation due to the death of an owner. This request will not result in an adjustment to cost basis information, unless a death certificate is provided or a step up is requested.

Note
For scenarios where the decedent is not the account owner, attach any applicable documentation to the request or provide rationale in the Additional Details section. If needed, list out any additional accounts in the Additional Details section.

5 Days
General Inquiry Request to review conditions where cost basis is not tracking as expected. Examples typically include positions which are unknown, or positions in which the client believes is calculated incorrectly. 2 Days
Maintenance Election Request to update cost basis account elections including retirement account dividend treatment, fixed income tracking methods, and mutual fund basis method. 2 Days
Mutual Fund Cost Method Request to set a default Mutual Fund Cost Method for new accounts associated with a specified G Number. Request may be submitted using the advisor's master account. This will not affect existing accounts currently on file. 3 Days
Transfer of Assets Related Request for update of cost basis or research information related to an external transfer in or out of Fidelity. 2 Days
Vs. Purchase - Multiple Disposals and/or Multiple Lots

Request to target specific shares for multiple dispositions or against multiple lots when details were received before settlement but not entered during transaction processing. This request requires a Versus Purchase Instructions spreadsheet.

Note
The total quantity of the tax lots must match the disposition quantity. Use the trade date, not the settlement date. Requests should be submitted prior to settlement of the disposition. Requests submitted after settlement must confirm that instructions were received before settlement in the request description. If the request includes gifts of the same quantity to multiple recipients, clarify which rows align with each recipient within the request description.

2 Days
Vs. Purchase - Single Disposal (up to 5 lots)

Request to target specific shares on a single disposition, up to 5 lots, when details were received before settlement but not entered during the original transaction.

Note
The tax lot quantity(s) must add up to the disposition quantity. Use the trade date and not the settlement date. Requests should be submitted prior to settlement of the disposition. Requests submitted after settlement must include validation that instructions were received before settlement.

2 Days

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Tax

Service Request Description ERT
990T General Inquiry Request to address questions related to the 990T process. 2 Days
990T K1 Corrections Request to submit corrected retirement K1s related to the 990T process. 2 Days
990T K1 Original Submission Request to submit original retirement K1s related to the 990T process. 5 Days
990T Payments Request to submit payments and payment inquiries related to the 990T process. 2 Days
990T Supporting Information Form Request to submit Supporting Information Forms related to the 990T process. 10 Days
General Inquiry Request for information regarding tax reporting not pertaining to tax form corrections. If a correction is needed, please submit a Tax Form Correction request separately. If a Duplicate Tax Form request is needed, please submit under Account Records & Documentation > Duplicate Tax Forms. For status of form corrections and mailing schedules, please refer to the online reference. 2 Days
Tax Form Correction Request for prior year tax form correction. Attach any supporting documentation to this Service Request. For duplicate tax form requests, use Account Records & Documentation > Duplicate Tax Forms. 2 Days
Withholding Correction or Reversal Request for a current year withholding correction or reversal. For nonretirement accounts, attach a signed W9 or W8 to this Service Request. 2 Days

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Trade Support

Mutual Fund Trading | Non-Mutual Fund Trading | Trade Service

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Mutual Fund Trading

Service Request Description ERT
Core Fund Money Market Sweep Request to liquidate or purchase a core fund. Exception process to correct an incomplete sweep. Same Day
Fractional Share Write-Off Request to write off fractional shares. Same Day
Fund Attributes/Availability Request for information on fund fees, minimums, trading restrictions, or other mutual fund information. Same Day
Order Entry Request

Request for assistance to enter a trade.

Note
Requests should be submitted 90 minutes prior to the fund closing time. All mutual fund trades must be entered by 4:00 PM ET. Contact your Service Team for inquiries that are close to the trading deadline.

Same Day
Order Open/Not Posted Request the reason an open order has not been filled on an account. Same Day
Order Rejected/Canceled Request the reason an order was rejected or canceled. Same Day
ROA/LOI Inquiry Request status regarding Rights of Accumulation (ROA) or Letter of Intent (LOI) processing. Same Day
Trade Correction Inquiry Request for information regarding a trade correction. 1 Day
Trade Reject (ACAT Related) Request for information on a trade reject on trades that have rejected due to re-registration of shares. Resolution is contingent upon the contra firm, which may take 5-30 days. Same Day
Transaction Discrepancy Request for information regarding a breakpoint, dollar/share amount, or trade date discrepancy. Same Day

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Non-Mutual Fund Trading

Service Request Description ERT
Cross Transaction Request Request to initiate a fixed income or equity security cross transaction between accounts on which the advisor firm is authorized to trade. One security per request. 1 Day
DTC Inquiry Request for information on a DTC (Depository Trust Company) item. Same Day
General Inquiry

Request for information regarding policies and procedures for non-mutual fund trading.

Note
Trade orders and/or corrections cannot be made via Service Request.

2 Days
Large Trader ID Submission

Request to update Large Trader ID per SEC Rule 13h-1.

Note
If update is required for more than one G Number, a spreadsheet listing the G Numbers, Large Trader IDs, and Firm Name is required. Submit request using master account. If submitting for more than 50 accounts, resolution time could be longer.

Same Day
Redelivery of a DK Request to redeliver a Don't Know (DK) trade. Same Day

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Trade Service

Service Request Description ERT
Corporate Action Exception Request

Request to submit corporate action manual instructions on an exception basis. This exception process should only be utilized in the event that you are unable to submit the instructions through the corporate actions tool. Please contact a member of the Wealthscape support team for assistance before submitting this request.

Note
Mark request as "escalation required" and include account numbers, share amounts, and elections. Requests received after 1:00 PM ET and/or containing more than 50 accounts will be processed on a best efforts basis.

Same Day
Trade Away

Request for information on Prime Brokerage and DVP Trade Away related items.

Note
Trades, allocations, and Schedule A requests will not be accepted via this Service Request.

1 Day

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User Access & Entitlements

Access Request

Service Request Description ERT
Add or Modify Access Request to add or modify a user ID or entitlements (ACSETUP). If applicable, attach the form to this request. This Service Request is not meant for account maintenance-related items or for adding or modifying contacts. Resolution times for nonstandard requests (e.g., third-party requests) may vary by vendor. 2 Days

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Designated Brokerage Services (DBS)

For DBS use only.

Account Maintenance | Risk Management | Trade Support

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Account Maintenance

Service Request Description ERT
Add Employee Account(s) Add employee accounts to your feed in order to receive data for compliance monitoring purposes. 3 Days
General Inquiry Request for additional information related to an existing DBS account(s). Include account number(s), employee name(s), and additional details as needed or attach a list. 3 Days
Remove Employee Account(s) Remove employee accounts from the compliance feed that no longer require monitoring. 3 Days
Statement/Confirm Copy Request to receive a copy of a statement or confirm for DBS. Include account number(s), employee name(s), and statement period dates in Additional Details field or attach a list. 3 Days
Stop Paper Statements Request to stop delivery of paper statements and/or confirms. Include account number(s) and employee name(s) in Additional Details field or attach a list. 3 Days
Undisclosed Account Identification (UAI) Request to identify undisclosed accounts that are not currently on your compliance feed. Attach a spreadsheet with SSN, last name, first name, and date of birth. 3 Days

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Risk Management

Service Request Description ERT
Fraud Review Request to review fraudulent activity. 10 Days

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Trade Support

Service Request Description ERT
Trade Remediation Request for a trade remediation based on an employee's violation of their firm's trading policy. Trade would be reversed at the current market price. Same Day

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