Practical Playbook Collection - Advisor Platform
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Accounts Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Accessing Active Accounts & the Account DetailsHow to Open your Accounts through the Account Tab and View Account Details
Actions on the Account Details PageUnderstanding What You Can Do on the Account Details Page
Model & Allocation ActionsAvailable Actions in an Individual Account
Managing Securities in an AccountAdd or Adjust Individual Positions
Best Practices: Accounts
Investment Products Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Investment Products: Overview & Advisor WorkflowUnderstand how to navigate the product library and move from model discovery to portfolio implementation.
Finding the Right Models: Search, Filters & FavoritesLearn how to efficiently narrow strategies into a curated list aligned to your needs.
Researching Models: Microsites, Holdings & Due DiligenceEvaluate strategies using performance data, holdings insights, and SMArtX due diligence tools.
Help Me Find Models: Transitioning Portfolios EfficientlyMatch existing holdings to SMArtX models to reduce turnover, minimize taxes, and streamline transitions.
Portfolio Builder: Construct, Analyze & Propose PortfoliosCombine models, adjust allocations, and generate client-ready performance reports and proposals.
Key Concepts: Fees, Holdings Transparency & Program TypesUnderstand how model fees work, when full holdings are visible, and the difference between UMA and SMA implementations.
Q&A: Investment Products
Best Practices: Investment Products
Targets Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Targets: Overview & Advisor WorkflowUnderstand how targets function as the foundation of portfolio construction, monitoring, and rebalancing.
Creating Targets: Enterprise vs Account-LevelBuild reusable models or customized portfolios based on client needs
Building Target Allocations: Holdings, Sub-Targets & CashConstruct portfolios using models, securities, and nested allocations
Managing Targets: Editing, Thresholds & MonitoringControl drift, rebalancing behavior, and portfolio updates
Assigning Targets & Rebalancer WorkflowApply Targets to Accounts and Execute Trades with Advisor Control
Best Practices: Targets
Q&A: Targets, Rebalancing & Account Behavior
Rebalancer Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Rebalancer OverviewWhat does the Rebalancer do and How it Helps Keep Portfolios Aligned to Target Allocations
What Triggers a Rebalance in SMArtX?Key Conditions That Flag Accounts for Rebalance
Rebalancer Workflow: Step-by-Step GuideFollow the Process from Identifying Accounts to Reviewing & Approving Trades
Understanding Trade Logic: Best Fit vs Minimum TransactionTrade Logic Options & How They Impact Trades & Portfolio Alignment
Tax Impact & Pre-Trade Analysis in the RebalancerReview Estimated Tax Impact Before Approving Rebalance Trades
Managing Pending Rebalance RequestsHow to Review, Filter, and Approve Rebalance Requests
Understanding Rebalance Statuses (Complete, Failed, Expired)Rebalance Statuses and What Actions to Take in the History Tab
Best Practices for Using the Rebalancer
Q&A: Rebalancer
Trade Restrictions Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Trade Restrictions OverviewCustomize account-level trading behavior without modifying targets or models.
How to Create an ExclusionPrevent a security from being bought or held in an account.
How to Create a SubstitutionReplace one security with another during trade generation.
How to Use Equivalent SecuritiesTreat similar securities as interchangeable to reduce unnecessary trading.
Understanding Trade RestrictionsLearn how exclusions, substitutions, and equivalent securities impact trading behavior.
Trade Restrictions Rules & LimitationsUnderstand how restrictions interact and behave in complex scenarios.
Best Practices for Trade RestrictionsUse restrictions effectively while avoiding unintended trading behavior.
Q&A: Trade Restrictions
Cash Management Application Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
Cash Management Application (CMA) OverviewManage deposits, withdrawals, and recurring cash flows while controlling how funds are invested or raised.
How to Create a Deposit or WithdrawalCreate one-time or recurring cash transactions and control how funds are invested or raised.
Understanding CMA Transaction MethodsChoose how cash is invested or raised based on your portfolio strategy.
Understanding the Funding SleeveManage and protect cash used for deposits and withdrawals.
CMA Rules & Transaction BehaviorUnderstand system rules, timing, and edge cases that impact CMA execution.
Managing CMA Schedules (Edit, Cancel, Monitor)View, update, and manage existing CMA schedules and transactions.
Best Practices for Using CMA
Q&A: CMA
Transition Tool Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
How to Use the Transition Tool: Video & How To GuideThis guide shows you how to use the Transition Tool to generate a transition analysis tailored to your account.
Transition Tool – Best PracticesBest practices: proven approaches that drive consistency, clarity, and better outcomes.
General Transition Tool Use Q &A
Lots & Sales in the Transition Tool Q&A
Scheduler & Automation in the Transition Tool Q&A
Budgets & Year-End Handling in the Transition Tool Q&A
Realized Gains & Budget Logic in the Transition Tool Q&A
Operations & Support in the Transition Tool Q&A
Business Considerations for the Transition Tool Use Q &A
Tax Loss Harvester Practical Playbook
The Practical Playbook: clear answers and proven best practices, all in one place.
How to Use the Tax Loss Harvesting (TLH) Tool: User GuideUse this guide to understand and navigate the core functionality of the SMArtX Tax Loss Harvesting tool, from setup through execution and review.
Tax Loss Harvester - Best PracticesBest practices: proven approaches that drive consistency, clarity, and better outcomes.
General - TLH Q&A
Account Groups - TLH Q&A
Harvest Rules - TLH Q&A
Custodians & VSPs - TLH Q&A
Harvesting Opportunities - TLH Q&A
Replacement Instructions & Wash Sales -TLH Q&A
Reviewing Harvest Rules - TLH Q&A