Virtual Assistant Services

When you join Independent Financial Group, you will have access to Team TorOso not only for supervisory services but you can also use us for Virtual Assistant Services as well.

This service is a great solution for a financial professional who may not have the need of a field OSJ, but may not have an assistant and needs help with paperwork, blotters and other administrative tasks.

For an hourly rate, you will get the following services:

Handle all paperwork preparation based on advisor’s instructions
Handle all follow up of processing of paperwork
- Handle all NIGO resolutions with back office
- Handle account affiliation
- Work with commissions to clear holds
Mobile deposit of all checks
Asset movement instructions
Technology Training
Licensing and Registration support
Compliance updates and regular email correspondence regarding Regulations
- Help with Compliance Central
- Help with Regulation Best Interest
Submission of direct business applications and paperwork
Pre-review of annuities and alternative investment business (before client signs)
Books and records retention for the advisor (we will need to access to their cloud server)
Assist with monthly compliance blotters
Access to IT support
Signature Guarantee for documentation
Place trades in Pershing for the advisor
Outgoing correspondence to client on behalf of the advisor, on their letterhead
Correspond with client via email or over the phone
Audit preparation and support
Train in-office assistants
Follow up on Change of Broker/Dealer Requests with product companies
Provide frequent account status updates during the transition period
Provide a customized Transition Handguide for training and reference purposes upon affiliation

* If an advisor is on vacation and gives advance notice, they will not be billed for their time out of the office

** Work and calls needed at night or on the weekends will be billed at time and a half