Advice fee process from 1 July ‘21 Fee consent & renewal Adviser and Licensee use only - This document is intended for adviser/licensee use only. Unauthorised use, modification, disclosure or distribution to any other party without Netwealth’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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Unless specified, all information in this document is as at 10/06/2021.
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Today’s speaker
Jasmine Tocock Training & Relationship Manager Netwealth Investments
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Agenda
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Introduction
Consent for non-ongoing fees
Additional information & other fees
Tracking fee arrangements online
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Consent for ongoing fees
How can an adviser provide consent?
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Introduction Streamlining the payment of advice fees
In development • Create a fixed term advice fee option on the platform (live Jan 2021) • Create an online landing page and FAQ (live 28 May 2021) • Create a consent process both online/forms (due 5 July 2021) • Industry standard processes, integration with Xplan Blockchain consent solution & Xeppo electronic consents for renewals
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The Netwealth solution
We have updated all of our existing user-friendly advice fee processes, to include obtaining adviser consent at the same time the adviser is processing a fee arrangement. This includes: 1. The application process 2. The adviser fee proposal 3. Updated fee instruction forms
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When is consent required? Fee type
Super/Pension accounts
Wealth accounts
Wealth accounts wholesale clients (certificate supplied)
Yes*
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
n/a
n/a
Fixed-term advice fee Non-ongoing
Once only / ad hoc advice fee Upfront advice fee Ongoing advice fee
Ongoing
Advice fee on ASX share trades Ongoing advice fee – insurance (Super only)
* via Netwealth online application, online proposal or consent form only
Notes: - All fee types require a fee instruction, only some require consent.
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How to provide consent Fee type
Non-ongoing fees - Consent required on Netwealth forms*
Ongoing fees
Super/Pension
Wealth account excl. Joint acc (one-to-sign)
Wealth account excl. Joint acc (all to sign)
Joint account^
Online or form*
n/a
n/a
n/a
Online or form
Online or form
Form only
Form only^
Online or form
n/a
n/a
n/a
Fixed term advice fee Ad hoc advice fee Upfront advice fee Ongoing advice fee Advice fee on ASX share trades
- Consent on Netwealth or third party form
Ongoing advice fee – insurance (Super only)
* via Netwealth online application, online proposal or consent form only ^ ASIC require all account holders to sign consent
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Non - ongoing fee arrangements
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Setting up a new/vary a non-ongoing fee arrangement Options to provide a fee instruction (and consent in Super)
Via the application process
Via an online proposal
All fee type consents will be inbuilt into our application forms
Utilise Netwealth’s online portal for clients to provide electronic consent
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Via Netwealth’s fee instruction form Utilise one form to start a new fee & provide consent
Non-ongoing fee arrangements in Super You must select at least one of the following list of service when generating consent: • Structure & contributions • Investment • Retirement planning • Estate planning • Insurance • Benefit payments • Tax planning
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Online application changes
In Super, extra fields have been added to calculate fee estimates for % fees 14
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In Super, consent to services will drop underneath the fee instruction
Online proposal changes
The ‘update fees’ page will be updated so that: • Any % fees convert to estimated dollar amount • Services appear under the fee instruction • The client can accept the fee instruction and consent in the one online process • Adviser can obtain a copy of the signed consent Fee proposals are sent via email (or text message if no email has been provided)
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Forms
Super Once-only / Fixed term advice fee consent
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Wrap Services Once-only / Fixed term advice fee instruction
Ongoing fee arrangements
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Setting up a new/vary an ongoing fee arrangement Ongoing fee arrangements entered into before 1 July 21, but received after 1 July ‘21
From 1 July ‘21 to 31 July ‘21 we will continue to accept fee arrangements that were entered into before 1 July ‘21 This includes:
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where the adviser commenced an application or fee proposal online prior to the 1st July ‘21, but it gets completed and the client signs it between 1 July ‘21 and 31 July ‘21
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A copy of the old (pre 30 Jun ‘21) Netwealth application/fee instruction form signed and dated between 1 July ‘21 and 31 July ‘21
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Transition rules Existing ongoing fee arrangements at 1 July ‘21
• Ongoing fees will continue to be charged from 1 July • The adviser will have 12 months from 1 July (to 1 July ‘22) to give us signed client consent by the methods listed over page • When consent is provided, we will add the anniversary date for the ongoing fee arrangement, and the future renewal arrangements will be based on that anniversary date
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Renewing an ongoing fee arrangement More guides and assistance will be provided over the coming 12 months to support the first renewal When the adviser submits their fee consent from 1 July ‘21 and provides us with the anniversary date (also known as the fee renewal date) we will: • Load this anniversary date against the client account and; • Notify the adviser 30 days prior to the anniversary (renewal) date (12 months after the initial anniversary date), that the window to provide consent is now approaching. • A client can sign off on a fee consent up to 150 days after the anniversary date.
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Setting up a new/vary an on-ongoing fee arrangement Options to provide a fee arrangement (instruction and consent) or instruction only
Via the application process
Via an online proposal
All fee type consents will be inbuilt into our application forms
Utilise Netwealth’s online portal for clients to provide electronic consent
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Via Netwealth’s fee instruction form Utilise one form to start a new fee & provide consent
Application process
It is optional to provide consent via the application process for ongoing fee arrangements • If the adviser selects ‘yes’, they will be prompted to add to their fee instruction consent requirements such as fee estimates and the anniversary date. • If the adviser selects ‘no’, they will be prompted to enter the fee instruction only, and a message will show reminding them of third party fee consent requirements Option to use Netwealth consent via the application process for ongoing fees 22
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If the adviser selects ‘no’ to provide consent
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If the adviser selects ‘yes’ to provide consent
Online proposal changes
• When an ongoing fee is added, you will be prompted to complete a Netwealth fee consent, or provide your own consent. • If you choose to use your own consent : – You enter the fee instruction only which will be sent to the client – You will need to provide copy of consent via document upload before Netwealth can approve the fee Fee proposals are sent via email (or text message if no email has been provided)
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Adviser/third party fee consents
Accepted for existing or new ongoing fee arrangements in all products, the consent must: Clearly identify the account to which the consent applies Clearly state the anniversary date Clearly state the amount of the fee to be deducted in the next 12 months Name the Nominated Financial Adviser on the account (or their licensee) as the fee recipient Be signed by the required signatories to the account and dated
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Forms Option to provide own consent with a fee instruction
Super ongoing advice fee arrangement & Consent
Super ongoing advice fee arrangement Instruction (consent to be attached)
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Wrap Services ongoing advice fee arrangement & Consent
Wrap Services ongoing advice fee arrangement Instruction (consent to be attached)
Other fees (if applicable)
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Other fees
There are other fee types affected by the changes in legislation. These includes; •
Managed Account Model Fee
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Group Insurance Advice Fee
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Wholesale Client Advice Fees
If you are affected by these arrangements, you can access the landing page on the Netwealth website for more information, or get in touch with your Training and Relationship Manager.
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Tracking Fee Arrangements Online
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View/track fee arrangements Historical, current and future arrangements
We have updated the fee profile and update fees page to make it simpler to view current and historical fee arrangements. We have also updated the following reports with ongoing fee arrangement details, and the anniversary date:
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Adviser/dealer: The ‘’’Client Fees’ bulk report
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Client: The 'Adviser Fee Statement' and 'Client details' reports
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In Summary
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Netwealth is focused on streamlining the payment of advice fees
Consent has been embedded into existing user-friendly adviser fee functionality
Flexibility to use your own consent templates for ongoing fee arrangements
Online tasks and tracking will be available to help manage renewals
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Signoff on a fee instruction and consent in one fullyonline transaction
Support
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Practice support A robust and reliable support system for advice businesses
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Key Account & Distribution Managers
Key Account Managers and Business Development Managers are available Australia wide and are responsible for managing the overall adviser and dealer relationships.
Training & Relationship Managers (TRM)
A network of Relationship Managers countrywide who can assist with client onboarding, ongoing training of advisers and practice support staff.
Technical Services Team
A dedicated technical services team is available for specialised technical assistance and guidance. They are also available for: Strategy and Technical Assistance PD days and client Seminars
Adviser Support
Highly experienced and technically-savvy contact centre staff are Melbourne-based and are available via phone or webchat to assist with all adviser queries.
How-to guides
• Online guides available via the Support tab • Adviser or investor (adviser client) guides available • 8 different topics to browse • Onboarding guides available • Where you have a white-labelled website and send links to clients, guides will also appear to be branded
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Key & strategic accounts
Distribution presence • 30 team members & growing • Regional teams, national coverage
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