Technology Integrations That Matter. Connecting systems for efficient workflows and an enhanced client experience

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1 Technology Integrations That Matter Connecting systems for efficient workflows and an enhanced client experience

2 A typical advisory firm uses six different types of software.¹ What if all these systems were integrated? Imagine the positive impact that would have on your operational efficiencies, client experience, and business growth. 1 InvestmentNews 2015 Adviser Technology Study

3 The Technology Game is Changing Younger investors, younger advisors, digital advice offerings, and industry consolidation are just some of the numerous developments under way that will reshape the financial advice landscape. Getting your firm s technology infrastructure right in response has never been more important. This includes integrating the multiple systems that are typically used by firms to help eliminate redundant tasks and improve how you service, communicate, and engage with clients. Advisory firms are looking for a clearing and custody provider that can help them move the technology dial. Fidelity is with you. Fidelity WealthCentral and Streetscape, leading RIA and broker-dealer workstations, bring together the best applications from across the Fidelity enterprise to help you manage and grow your business. These capabilities are then combined with a choice of market-leading third-party applications to support some of your most advanced data and workflow needs. The result the power to help take your business to an entirely new level. Meeting Your Needs Today and Tomorrow $2.5 billion annual technology investment enterprise wide Comprehensive clearing and custody workstations Dedicated resources driving Fidelity s integrations strategy Experienced technology consultants supporting client-integration assessments 1

4 I Firms Seek Integrations That Matter Having access to leading technology is obviously critical in an industry that s heavily reliant on systems for trading, reporting, compliance, client communications, and more. But it s the integration of the technology that s the key enabler of success and advisory firms are looking to bring together mission-critical data and tools to get the job done. Fidelity is committed to helping you leverage an array of market-leading solutions with an open platform program that delivers integrations that matter. 1 Numerous Options I 1 Numerous Options Different firms look for different ways to access our data and tools based on their overall technology strategy, the structure of their internal platforms, and their general preferences. Fidelity offers numerous integration options that help enable you to mix and match solutions with your proprietary capabilities and applications of choice. You can: Use our comprehensive brokerage workstations Integrate our data and tools with features on your own platform 4 THAT 2 Technology Consultants INTEGRATIONS MATTER Meaningful Connections Access our information via third-party solutions I 2 Meaningful Connections However you choose to access an array of data and tools, we provide a wide selection of choices for bringing everything together, including: 3 Seamless Workflows Single Sign-On capabilities to gain secure access to all the applications that are part of an integrated platform without having to log on to each individually Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to embed our brokerage data and functionality in your own platform for real-time retrieval and processing The ability to frame desired pages from our brokerage workstations into your own site navigation Configurable exports/imports and automated bi-directional data feeds 2 Technology Integrations That Matter

5 We collaborate closely with a select group of market-leading technology providers that focus on prospecting and client service, and investment management, to create deep workflow integration. This discerning approach enables us to maximize the level of connectivity possible with systems used by the majority of our clients, and strategize with you and these market leaders to develop thoughtful roadmaps for the future as capabilities continue to advance. Pre-negotiated vendor pricing, including a flexible range of choices and products, enables you to meet your firm s unique needs. I 3 Seamless Workflows There are many daily activities for home offices and advisors that span multiple technologies. Connecting these activities requires accessing different applications in a highly efficient and user-friendly manner. From onboarding clients to fulfilling service requests and assessing an asset allocation strategy, our deep workflow integrations support a seamless flow of activities that can improve your front- and back-office operations, as well as the quality of client interactions. Seamless Workflows Connections to help streamline your daily activities Manage contact details Activities are linked across multiple systems Investment Management Prospecting & Client Service PROSPECT & ONBOARD SERVICE & REPORT MANAGE PORTFOLIOS CREATE A FINANCIAL PLAN Enhance account opening and the automatic transfer of assets Automate account creation in portfolio management and financial planning systems View and initiate service items in different systems Automatically generate appointments and reviews See transactions and positions in portfolio management system and generate reports Interact with modeling and rebalancing software Automatically allocate trades Apply trade files to accounts Consolidate positions from custodians Prefill account data Automate reports Provide clients with comprehensive asset views Provide digital capabilities to clients Speak to your Fidelity representative to learn more about our deep workflow integrations. 3

6 With client onboarding alone, the number of steps and associated time involved can be reduced by using a combination of integrated workflows and electronic capabilities, like esignature. Rekeying data becomes a thing of the past, and you can view the same data throughout your technology ecosystem, enabling you to move from task to task the way you like to work. SIMPLIFY YOUR CLIENT ONBOARDING WORKFLOW WITH INTEGRATIONS THAT MATTER Update information in CRM Change CRM status to client Complete account opening and asset transfer forms Mail forms to client for signature Indicates steps automated by integration Mail forms to custodian Create new client in document management system and copy forms Follow up with custodian Schedule annual review Create new client in portfolio management system and validate data feed Create new client in rebalancer and assign accounts Update financial planning software Assign report package Send client welcome package 10 from 13 steps to 4 from 10 days to 3 from 18 hours to 5 2 Estimates of time saved are based on the experiences of Fidelity s technology consultants when working with clients. These may not represent the experiences of other advisory firms. 4 Technology Consultants Optimizing your technology systems and gaining widespread adoption requires extensive experience and know-how. Fidelity technology consultants are familiar with the needs of advisory firms at all stages of their lifecycle, and can provide support scaled to the size of your operation to help you evaluate your options and implement the most appropriate solutions for your firm. Together, we can discuss critical workflows and different combinations of technology products, keeping in mind work styles of your staff, and requirements for reliability and performance. 4 Technology Integrations That Matter

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8 Contact your Fidelity representative to begin discussions about integrations that matter for your business. For investment professional or institutional investor use only. Not authorized for distribution to the public as sales material in any form. The content provided herein is general in nature and is for informational purposes only. This information is not individualized and is not intended to serve as the primary or sole basis for your decisions as there may be other factors you should consider. Fidelity Investments does not provide advice of any kind. You should conduct your own due diligence and analysis based on your specific needs. Third-party marks are the property of their respective owners; all other marks are the property of FMR LLC. Fidelity Clearing and Custody provides clearing, custody, or other brokerage services through National Financial Services LLC or Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Members NYSE, SIPC. 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA FMR LLC. All rights reserved