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title: Financial Planning Engagement Letter Template for Advisors | Paperform
description: Professional engagement letter form for financial advisors to define service scope, fees, fiduciary duties, and client responsibilities. Collect eSignatures with Papersign and automate onboarding workflows.
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### Professional Financial Planning Engagement Agreement Template

Starting a financial planning relationship on the right foundation is critical for both advisors and clients. This **Financial Planning Engagement Letter template** provides a clear, professional framework to document the scope of services, fee structure, fiduciary responsibilities, and expectations—ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance from day one.

#### Built for financial advisors and wealth management firms

Whether you're an independent **Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)**, part of a wealth management team, or running a fee-only planning practice, this template helps you:

 - **Formalize client relationships** with a clear, branded engagement letter that sets professional expectations
 - **Define service scope** including financial planning, investment management, tax coordination, and meeting frequency
 - **Document fiduciary standard** and your commitment to acting in the client's best interest
 - **Outline fee structures** transparently, from AUM-based fees to flat retainers and hourly rates
 - **Clarify client responsibilities** including document submission, disclosure requirements, and communication protocols

#### Streamline onboarding and compliance

This Paperform template replaces static PDFs and email attachments with an interactive, online engagement letter that clients can review and accept digitally. You can customize every section to match your firm's services, fee schedule, and compliance requirements, then embed the form on your website or send it as part of your onboarding sequence.

Use **conditional logic** to show relevant sections based on service tier—for example, display investment management terms only for clients selecting portfolio management services. Sync completed agreements directly into your CRM, Google Drive, or Airtable for clean recordkeeping.

#### Add eSignatures with Papersign

Once a client completes the engagement letter, use **[Papersign](https://papersign.com)** to convert their submission into a legally binding contract and collect secure eSignatures from both parties. This creates a complete audit trail and eliminates the need for printing, scanning, or chasing down wet signatures—critical for compliance and client experience.

#### Automate follow-up with Stepper

Connect this form to **[Stepper](https://stepper.io)** to trigger your onboarding workflow automatically. When a client submits their engagement letter, you can:

 - Send a welcome email with next steps and document checklist
 - Create a new client record in your CRM or financial planning software
 - Assign onboarding tasks to your team
 - Schedule the first discovery meeting
 - Update project management tools to track progress

This level of automation ensures no client falls through the cracks and gives your firm a polished, efficient onboarding experience that builds confidence from the start.

#### Designed for transparency and trust

Financial planning is built on trust, and transparency is the foundation. This template is designed to communicate clearly and professionally, helping you meet regulatory disclosure requirements while creating a client-friendly experience. It's ideal for **financial advisors, wealth managers, CFP® professionals, and RIAs** who want to formalize relationships efficiently without sacrificing compliance or brand quality.

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