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Help Me Find Models: Transitioning Portfolios Efficiently

Match existing holdings to SMArtX models to reduce turnover, minimize taxes, and streamline transitions.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Purpose of This Tool

Help Me Find Models is designed to:

  • Align existing portfolios with SMArtX models

  • Reduce unnecessary turnover

  • Minimize tax consequences


When to Use It

  • Transitioning from Rep-as-PM strategies

  • Onboarding new clients

  • Managing inherited portfolios

  • Re-platforming assets


Two Ways to Start:


Option 1: Upload Holdings File

  • CSV format required

  • Must include:

    • Tickers

    • Quantities

  • US securities only


Option 2: Select Existing Account

  • Pulls holdings directly from SMArtX

  • Focuses on APM sleeve



How the Matching Logic Works

  • Models are evaluated based on overlapping holdings

  • A match is defined as:
    **At least 1 overlapping position**

Results are ranked by:

  • % overlap with your holdings


Understanding Results

Top-level metrics:

  • Number of holdings analyzed

  • Total portfolio value

  • Number of matching models

  • Highest overlap %


Deep Comparison View

Expanding a model shows:

  • Position-level overlap

  • Quantity + value differences

  • Allocation implications


Why This Matters

This allows advisors to:

  • Preserve positions where possible

  • Reduce trading costs

  • Improve tax efficiency


Watch Me



Transitioning to Portfolio Builder

If you find one or more investment models you'd like to use, after selecting the models:

  1. Click Build Portfolio

  2. Selected models carry forward

  3. Begin portfolio construction



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