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CLIENT FACT-FIND FORM AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

Client Identification

Corporate Information

Entity Type:

WHEREAS / Recitals

WHEREAS, Client Name: seeks to engage the services of Service Provider Name: to perform professional advisory and implementation services described below; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it has the expertise, personnel and resources necessary to perform the services and that it will perform such services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to record certain factual information about Client, define the scope of services, and set the commercial and legal terms that will govern the parties' relationship effective as of Effective Date: .

Client Business Overview

Scope of Work

The parties agree that Service Provider shall perform the services described below. Client acknowledges that the description is intended to capture the agreed deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.

Payment Terms

Client agrees to compensate Service Provider for services performed in accordance with the following terms. Fees shall be payable in the currency specified below and subject to the invoicing and dispute procedures herein.

Any undisputed amount not paid within days of the invoice due date shall accrue interest at per month (or the maximum permitted by law, if lower), plus reasonable collection costs.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for 15 days after written notice specifying the breach.

Confidentiality

Each party (the "Receiving Party") will protect and maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information disclosed by the other party ("Disclosing Party") that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall not include information that is publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party, already lawfully in the Receiving Party's possession prior to disclosure, rightfully obtained from a third party without confidentiality obligations, or independently developed without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

The Receiving Party will not use Confidential Information other than to perform its obligations under this Agreement and will not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to those employees, contractors, and professional advisors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. Upon termination or upon written request, the Receiving Party will return or destroy Confidential Information, subject to any retained archival copy required by law.

Acknowledgement:

Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its choice-of-law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that State for any dispute arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

Entire Agreement

This document, together with any schedules or exhibits expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral. Any amendment or modification must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Representations and Client Fact-Find Data

Client represents that the factual information provided in this Fact-Find form is true, complete and accurate to the best of Client's knowledge. Client will promptly inform Service Provider of any material changes to the information supplied. Service Provider will rely upon the information provided by Client in developing recommendations or deliverables.

Acknowledgements

Client acknowledges that Service Provider may rely on Client-supplied documentation, access and cooperation; delays caused by Client may affect delivery dates and fees. Client agrees to provide timely access to personnel, facilities, systems and information reasonably requested by Service Provider.

Client Printed Name:

By:

Date:

Service Provider Printed Name:

By:

Date:

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What the Client Fact-find Form Is and When It’s Used

A Client Fact-find Form is a structured intake document used to collect standardized personal, contact, identification, financial, and consent information from a client at the start of an engagement. It centralizes data required for onboarding, risk assessment, compliance screening, and document generation. Typical uses include financial advising, legal intake, real estate client setup, healthcare administrative intake, and vendor onboarding. Properly completed fact-find forms reduce follow-up questions, speed downstream processes, and establish a verifiable record of the client’s declared details and consents for future reference.

Why a Complete Client Fact-find Form Matters

A thorough fact-find minimizes risk, enables accurate disclosures and regulatory compliance, and speeds service delivery by providing a single source of truth for client data.

Why a Complete Client Fact-find Form Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Completes the Form

The completed form becomes part of the client record and may be used to populate agreements, filings, or regulatory disclosures.

  • Financial advisors and wealth managers collecting income, assets, and investment objectives for suitability analysis.
  • Attorneys and legal intake teams capturing identity, matter details, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
  • Healthcare administrative staff collecting demographic and consent data, often combined with HIPAA authorizations.

Core Sections a Professional Client Fact-find Form Should Include

A well-constructed fact-find groups related information, uses clear labels, and includes consent and verification elements so data can be relied on for contracts and compliance checks.

Client Identity

Full legal name, any DBAs, government ID numbers, and date of birth to verify identity and match background checks or tax reporting.

Contact Details

Street address, mailing address, primary phone, secondary phone, and email address for service, legal notices, and emergency contact use.

Tax and ID

Social Security number or TIN, taxpayer classification, and withholding instructions where relevant for tax reporting and backup withholding decisions.

Financial Snapshot

Summary of assets, income, liabilities, and account preferences used to assess suitability, fees, or billing arrangements.

Consents & Disclosures

Consent to electronic records, privacy disclosures (HIPAA/FCRA as applicable), and acknowledgements required for consumer-facing transactions.

Signature Block

Clear signature and date fields with signer role, printed name, and any witness or notary lines required by jurisdiction or firm policy.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete the Client Fact-find Form

Follow this sequence to collect accurate client data and capture valid consent.

  • 01
    Gather IDs: Collect government ID and TIN before entering data.
  • 02
    Complete Fields: Fill all required fields with exact, current information.
  • 03
    Review With Client: Read back key items and obtain verbal confirmation.
  • 04
    Obtain Signature: Capture electronic signature, date, and authentication.

Configuring an Online Fact-find Workflow

Set up fields, authentication, and routing to match your compliance and operational needs.

Field Configuration
Required Fields Mark identity, contact, and signature fields as mandatory.
Conditional Logic Show additional fields when certain answers apply (e.g., business entity details).
Authentication Choose email, SMS code, or stronger methods depending on sensitivity.
Routing Define signer order, reviewer roles, and final recipient for storage.

Delivery Channels and File Formats to Support

Ensure the chosen channel preserves audit trails and allows export to long-term storage systems for retention obligations.

  • Integrations: CRM and ERP connectors such as Salesforce, NetSuite, and Microsoft 365 support automatic data sync.
  • File Formats: Support PDF, DOCX, HTML, and Excel for import/export and archival needs.
  • Storage Connectors: Use Box, Google Drive, or Egnyte to centralize signed records within existing repositories.

Where to Send and Store the Completed Form

Routing should align with internal records, regulatory reporting, and the client communication plan.

  • Internal CRM: Upload final PDF and key data fields to the client record.
  • Compliance Repository: Store signed copy in the secure archive with restricted access.
  • Client Copy: Deliver a signed copy to the client’s email on completion.
  • Third-party Advisors: Share only with authorized advisors under client consent.

Timing, Deadlines, and Common Regulatory Dates to Note

Understand time-sensitive obligations that may be triggered by data collected on the form.

W-9 Provision:

Provide upon payer request; no fixed IRS filing deadline.

1099-NEC Reporting:

Recipient and IRS deadline: January 31 for nonemployee compensation.

1040 Individual Return:

Tax filing deadline: April 15 (extension to October 15 with Form 4868).

I-9 Retention:

Retain for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later.

HIPAA Recordkeeping:

Retain health records for 6 years from creation or last effective date.

Key Onboarding Milestones and Processing Stages

Sequence the fact-find and verification tasks to reduce cycle time and rework.

01

Stage One: Intake

Client receives and begins the fact-find form.

02

Stage Two: Verification

Identity and TIN checks are completed by staff or vendor.

03

Stage Three: Consent Capture

Client signs consents and disclosures electronically.

04

Stage Four: Archival

Signed form is stored and indexed in the compliance repository.

Common Mistakes When Preparing a Client Fact-find Form

  • Entering nicknames or abbreviated names that do not match government IDs, causing verification failures or tax mismatches.
  • Providing incomplete addresses or using PO boxes where a physical address is required for legal notices or voter ID verification.
  • Skipping consent language or failing to document consumer electronic consent as required by ESIGN for consumer-facing transactions.
  • Omitting or mistyping the SSN/TIN, which can trigger 24% backup withholding and payroll or tax reporting errors.

Penalties and Immediate Risks of Incorrect or Incomplete Data

Backup Withholding: 24% rate applies
Information Return Penalties: IRC §6721 fines possible
HIPAA Violations: Civil penalties possible
I-9 Violations: $281–$2,789 per violation
Contract Invalidity: Signatures or names mismatch
Operational Delays: Onboarding or reporting delays

Essential Data Elements to Capture on the Form

Legal Name: Full name
Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY
SSN / TIN: Nine digits
Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Contact Info: Phone and email
Consent: ESIGN disclosure

Typical eSignature Pricing and Feature Comparison (Vendor Highlights)

Basic pricing and a few feature distinctions across common eSignature providers. Verify vendor plans directly for full feature and billing details.

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Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Varies
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Real-World Examples of Fact-find Use

Examples show how organizations apply a fact-find to onboarding, compliance, and integrations.

Optica Ventures (COO)

Optica streamlined client intake with a reusable fact-find to reduce questions and speed onboarding

  • Client-facing form auto-populates account records
  • The interface simplified staff work and made it easier for customers to submit accurate information, improving turnaround on account setup and reducing follow-up calls.

Fertility Centers of Illinois (Founder)

A healthcare provider used an intake fact-find with consent language to collect patient demographics and authorizations

  • PHI safeguarded with audit trails
  • The organization noted better compliance and faster processing while maintaining mobile and offline capabilities for patient access.

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about electronic completion, signature validity, and correcting errors on a Client Fact-find Form.


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