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Introducing Fact Find 2.0

Learn how to use AdviserLogic’s Fact Find data entry module to efficiently manage your client's information

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Written by Maria Iglesias - Content Lead
Updated over a week ago

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Fact Find 2.0

The Fact Find module in AdviserLogic is designed to provide a structured and efficient way to enter and manage client data.

  • Intuitive Layout – Data entry points are strategically organised for a seamless workflow.

  • Easy Navigation – A scrolling feature allows for quick review and access to client information, saving you valuable time.

This flagship data entry module ensures that recording and managing client details is streamlined, effective, and user-friendly.

Data Integration Across AdviserLogic

The data collected in the Fact Find module seamlessly flows out to all other functions within AdviserLogic, ensuring consistency across reports, advice generation, and compliance documentation. Because of this, ensuring Fact Find data is accurate and up to date underpins the success of your financial advice.

Fact Find Structure

Data collection in the Fact Find module is structured into four distinct sections for better organisation and ease of use.

📌 Select each heading below for in-depth instructions on that section:

  • Personal – Record your clients’ personal details, including contact information, family structure, and key identifiers.

  • Financial Information – Capture your clients’ assets, liabilities, income, and expenses to build a complete financial profile.

  • Custom – A flexible section where you can create custom fields to collect additional information not included in the standard Fact Find.

  • Internal – For office use only, allowing you to record practice-specific data, such as client service details and review information.

This structured approach ensures a clear and organised workflow, helping you efficiently manage, document, and leverage client data across all AdviserLogic functions.

Quick Navigation of Sections and Sub-Sections

  • Hover over the Fact Find 2.0 tab to access a detailed drop-down menu of all sections and sub-sections.

  • Selecting a menu item instantly navigates to that section, reducing clicks and improving efficiency.

Fact Find Overview - Data Capture

Personal Section

Personal client data is captured in the personal section below we highlight some entry points.


Basic

The Basic section of the Fact Find module collects essential personal and identification details about the client, forming the foundation of their profile. Below is an overview of the data collected:

Personal Information

First Name*

The client’s given name.

Last Name*

The client’s surname.

Middle Name

Any additional given names.

Title

The client’s title (e.g., Mr, Mrs, Dr).

Preferred Name

The name the client prefers to be addressed by.

Gender

Select from Male, Female, or Prefer Not to Say.

Date of Birth*

The client’s birthdate (DD/MM/YYYY).

This field is no longer mandatory to create a client, you can create a client if you don’t yet know their birthday information.

This information must be updated prior to creating advice however, as it will impact the results of other modules, such as Retirement Calculator, Cashflow and Digital Advice.

Age

Automatically calculated based on the date of birth.

Place of Birth

The city and country where the client was born.

Manual Input for Calendar Fields

  • Users can enter dates manually using the DD/MM/YYYY format or select them from the calendar drop-down.

  • This provides greater flexibility in data entry based on user preference.

Date Field Options

  • Client Start Date now allows both current and future dates to be selected.

  • Last Contact Date can now only be set to the current date, ensuring accuracy in tracking client interactions.

Relationship & Residency Information

Marital Status

Select the client’s marital status (e.g., Single, Married, De Facto).

Wedding Date

If applicable, enter the date of marriage.

A dynamic field that will be editable once you select the status as Married.

Residency Status

Select the client’s residency status from:

  • Australian Citizen

  • Foreign/Temporary Resident

  • Working VISA

  • Foreign Student

  • Other

Identification & Government Details

Tax File Number

The client’s TFN, required for tax reporting purposes.

For security, this field will be automatically hidden and can be made visible only upon selecting the hide/unhide button

Centrelink Number

The client's Centrelink reference number for government benefits (if applicable).

Driver’s Licence

The client’s driver’s licence number for identification verification.

Licence Expiry

The expiry date of the driver’s licence.

Employment Details

Employment Status

Select the client’s employment status (e.g., Full-Time, Part-Time, Self-Employed, Retired).

Occupation

Select the client’s occupation category.

Job Title

Enter the client’s specific job title.


Additional Notes

Notes

A free-text field to record any additional information relevant to the client’s personal details.

📌 Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed to be able to save your changes.

Contact

The Contact section in AdviserLogic allows you to record and manage primary communication details for a client. This section is designed to be flexible and dynamic, enabling you to add fields as needed for a cleaner and more personalised data entry experience.

Primary Contact Details

Phone

The client’s phone number, prefixed with the country code (e.g., +61 for Australia).

Type

Specifies the phone number type (e.g., Mobile, Work, Home) and whether it is the preferred contact number.

Email

The client’s primary email address.

Type

Specifies the email type (e.g., Personal, Work) and whether it is the preferred email.

Address Details

Client Other Address

Additional address details for the client (e.g., second residence, office).

Type*

Specifies the address type (e.g., Residential, Postal, Business, Other).

Default Postal Address

Indicates if this address should be used as the client’s primary mailing address.

Address

The full address including street name and number.

Suburb

The suburb or locality of the address.

State

The state or region (select from a predefined list).

Postcode

The postal code for the address.

Country

The country where the address is located.

Quick Action: Duplicate Address

Allows for quick duplication of an address for other contacts associated with the client.

Additional Preferences

Preferred Contact Method

Select the client’s preferred method of communication (Phone, Email, Mail).

Send Mail c/o

Option to send mail care of another contact or entity.

Subscribed to Newsletter

Indicates whether the client is subscribed to marketing or business newsletters.

Send Birthday SMS

Option to send automated birthday greetings via SMS.

Do Not Contact

Flag to indicate if the client should not be contacted for specific reasons.

📌 Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed.

Dependent


The Dependants section allows you to record and manage details of a client’s dependants, ensuring a comprehensive financial plan that accounts for their needs.

Key Features:

  • Expandable & Collapsible – Easily view or minimise dependant details for better organisation.

  • Required Fields Indicated – Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (** * **), ensuring all essential information is captured.

  • Health Status & Special Requirements – Record any relevant health conditions or special needs of the dependant.

  • Dependant Count Display – The top of the form displays the total number of dependants recorded.

Dependant Details Fields

Name*

The full name of the dependant.

Date of Birth*

The dependant’s birthdate (DD/MM/YYYY format).

Relationship*

Defines the dependant’s relationship to the client:

  • Son

  • Daughter

  • Sister

  • Brother

  • Father

  • Mother

  • Other

  • Grandson

  • Grandaughter

  • Ward

  • Step-daughter

  • Step-son

  • Adopted Child

  • Grandfather

  • Grandmother

  • Spouse

Dependant Until

Specifies an age or timeframe until which the individual is considered a dependant (e.g., until 18 years old or while studying).

Health Status

Records any medical conditions or health concerns relevant to the dependant.

Special Requirements

Captures any specific needs, such as disability support, educational requirements, or care arrangements.

📌 Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed.

Health and Recreation

The Health & Recreation section allows you to capture key lifestyle, health, and recreational details of your client, which can be useful for insurance applications and client servicing.

  • Dynamic Fields – Answering Yes or No to health-related questions will generate additional fields if further information is required.

  • Flexible Measurement Units – Height and weight can be recorded in both Imperial and Metric units.

  • Recreation Form – Supports the inclusion of activities, interests, and participation levels, which may be relevant for insurance assessments.

Health Information Fields

Smoker

Select Yes or No to indicate smoking status.

Drinks Alcohol

Select Yes or No to indicate alcohol consumption.

On Medication

Select Yes or No to indicate if the client is currently taking any medication.

Previous Physical Ailments

Select Yes or No to indicate a history of medical conditions or physical ailments.

Family History of Illness(es)

Select Yes or No to indicate a family medical history of hereditary illnesses.

Existing Insurance Type

Select the current health insurance coverage: Hospital, Extras Only, Hospital & Extras, or None.

Made any claim on an insurance policy or worker’s compensation?

Select Yes or No to indicate if the client has previously made an insurance or worker's compensation claim.

General Health Condition

Select the client’s overall health status: Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Details

Unit

Choose between Metric (CM/KG) or Imperial (FT/LBS) for height and weight measurements.

Height (CM)

Enter the client's height in centimetres.

Weight (KG)

Enter the client's weight in kilograms.

BMI

The Body Mass Index (BMI) will be automatically calculated based on the provided height and weight.

Recreation & Lifestyle Information

Activity Type

Record the client’s primary sports, fitness, or recreational activities.

Level of Participation

Select from: Social, Recreational, Competition, or Professional.

Other Interests & Hobbies

Record any additional hobbies or interests outside of structured activities.


Entities

The Entities section allows you to record and manage business structures associated with a client, including companies and trusts. This ensures a comprehensive financial profile by capturing ownership details, entity types, and relevant identifiers.

  • Validation for Shareholders – When adding a shareholder, a validation check ensures that the total percentage of ownership equals 100%.

  • Hide/Unhide Option – Entities can be hidden or unhidden based on visibility requirements.

  • Expandable & Collapsible – Easily expand or collapse entity details for better navigation.

  • Mandatory Fields Indicated – Required fields are marked with an asterisk (** * **).

Entity Details Fields

Type

Select the type of entity Company/Trust

Name*

The registered name of the entity.

ABN

The Australian Business Number (ABN) for the entity.

Additional Details

Free-text field for any extra information relevant to the entity.

Company & Trust Details

Entity Type

Additional Fields

Company

Includes shareholder details with a validation check to ensure ownership adds up to 100%.

Trust

Captures trustee and beneficiary details for structuring financial advice.


Consultant

The Consultants section allows you to record and manage external professionals associated with a client, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

  • Authorization Tracking – You can specify whether you are authorised to contact the consultant.

  • Consultant Count Display – The total number of consultants linked to the client is displayed at the top.

  • Expandable & Collapsible – Easily expand or collapse consultant details for better organisation.

  • Mandatory Fields Indicated – Required fields are marked with an asterisk (** * **).

Consultant Details Fields

Total Consultants

Displays the total number of consultants recorded for the client.

Name*

The full name of the consultant.

Type*

Select the consultant type (e.g., Accountant, Lawyer, Financial Planner, Broker).

Firm Name

The name of the consultant’s firm or company.

Consultant To*

Specifies which client(s) the consultant is associated with (e.g., Client, Partner, Joint).

Authorized To Contact

Indicates whether you are permitted to contact this consultant.



Estate Planning

The Estate Planning section captures essential legal arrangements related to a client’s estate, ensuring their wishes and directives are properly documented.

  • Required Fields Indicated – Mandatory fields are marked to ensure all necessary information is provided.

  • Dynamic Data Capture – Fields expand based on selections, making the process more intuitive.

  • Estate Planning Contacts – Manage key contacts, such as executors, attorneys, or trustees.

Will Details

Prepared*

Indicates whether a Will has been prepared (Yes/No/Undisclosed).

This will populate additional fields

Power of Attorney (PoA) Details

In Place*

Specifies if a Power of Attorney (PoA) has been established (Yes/No/Undisclosed).

Advance Care Directive (ACD) Details

In Place*

Indicates whether an Advance Care Directive (ACD) is in place (Yes/No).

Guardianship Details

In Place*

Specifies whether a Guardianship arrangement has been legally documented (Yes/No).

Notes

Notes

A free-text field to record any additional information related to estate planning.

Estate Planning Contacts

No Estate Planning Contacts Added

Displays if no estate planning contacts have been recorded.

Add Estate Planning Contacts

Option to add key estate planning contacts, such as lawyers, executors, or trustees.


Goals & Objectives

The Goals & Objectives section allows you to set, track, and manage client goals, ensuring financial planning aligns with their aspirations.

  • Pre-Defined Goals – Select from common financial goals, categorised for clarity.

  • Custom Goals – Create personalised goals when necessary.

  • Progress Tracking – Displays the number of goals In Progress and Achieved.

  • Dynamic Fields – Additional fields appear based on the selected goal category to capture relevant details.

  • Extended Objective Field – Displays up to 150 characters for better visibility.

  • Hover Functionality – Full descriptions up to 8,000 characters appear in a pop-up window.

  • Inline Editing – Users can now edit objectives directly without navigating through additional steps.

  • Quick Add/Delete Options

    • Select the plus (+) button to add a new objective.

    • Use the trash can icon to delete an existing objective.

  • Expanded View – Selecting the arrow icon next to an objective reveals additional editable details.

Goal Selection Options

🌱Retirement Planning

Plan for financial security in retirement.

🏡Buy Home

Save or plan financing for a new home purchase.

📱Buy Lifestyle Asset

Acquire high-value assets such as a car, boat, or electronics.

🐷Emergency Fund

Build a financial safety net for unforeseen expenses.

❤️Insurance Needs

Ensure adequate protection through insurance planning.

🎓Children’s Education

Save and plan for education expenses.

✈️ Travel

Budget for domestic or international trips.

👰Wedding

Plan and save for wedding expenses.

💳Credit Card Loan

Manage and reduce credit card debt.

🎯Custom Goal

Define a personalised financial goal.

When setting a goal in AdviserLogic, you can capture specific details to ensure clear planning and prioritisation.

Key Goal Fields

Goal Objective & Description*

A brief explanation of the goal, outlining what the client wants to achieve.

Amount ($)

The estimated cost or savings target required to achieve the goal.

Priority*

Select the importance level of the goal (e.g., High, Medium, Low).

Term

Select the timeframe for achieving the goal (e.g., Short-term, Medium-term, Long-term).

Target Date

The specific date by which the client aims to complete the goal.

Year to Complete

The estimated year in which the goal should be achieved.

Status*

Tracks the progress of the goal (In Progress, Achieved, On Hold, Not Started).

Notes

A free-text field for any additional details or relevant comments about the goal.

📌 Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed.

Tracking Goal Progress

At the top of the section, AdviserLogic tracks:

  • In Progress: The number of goals currently being worked on.

  • Achieved: The number of successfully completed goals.

Financial

Financial Section in Fact Find

The Financial Section is designed to capture comprehensive financial details of a client, ensuring accurate data collection for effective financial planning.

  • Organised Structure – Financial data is divided into key areas for efficient review and management.

  • Seamless Navigation – Scroll through the section without needing to open individual forms, or select a specific section if preferred.

  • Edit Mode Restrictions – Editing one section locks others in read-only mode until you save or cancel changes.

Financial Data Categories

Risk Profile

Records the client's investment risk tolerance, helping determine appropriate asset allocations.

Income

Captures all sources of income, including salary, rental income, dividends, and passive income.

Expenses

Tracks ongoing expenses related to lifestyle, liabilities, and investments.

Superannuation

Documents super fund details, contributions, balances, and beneficiary nominations.

Insurance

Records insurance policies, including life, income protection, TPD, and trauma insurance.

Custom

Custom Section in Fact Find

The Custom Section captures data from Custom Fact Find fields that have been created by your practice, allowing for tailored data collection based on your specific needs.

  • Practice-Specific Fields – Custom fields designed by your practice to collect additional client information beyond standard Fact Find categories.

  • Flexible Data Entry – Capture details that are unique to your advisory process, ensuring personalised financial planning.

  • Seamless Integration – Custom fields align with existing client records, enhancing data accuracy and usability.

This section ensures that important, practice-specific client information is recorded efficiently, supporting customised financial advice and client management.

Internal

Internal Section in Fact Find

The Internal Section is designed for practice use only, capturing essential review details, adviser information, and client categorisation. This section helps streamline internal record-keeping, compliance tracking, and client management.

  • Streamlines client management by keeping all internal records in one place.

  • Tracks key review dates to ensure proactive client engagement.

  • Enhances compliance by maintaining adviser details and key documentation history.

This section is exclusive to the practice and is essential for effective client servicing and regulatory compliance within AdviserLogic.

Key Categories in the Internal Section

Review Details

This subsection tracks key dates related to client reviews and interactions.

Next Review Due By

The scheduled next review date for the client’s financial plan.

Last Review Date

The date of the most recent review conducted for the client.

Review Frequency

Defines how often the client is reviewed (e.g., Yearly, Bi-Annually).

Client Start Date

The date the client was onboarded into the system.

Last Contact Date

The most recent interaction with the client.

Last SoA Date

The date of the last Statement of Advice (SoA) provided to the client.

Additional Information

This subsection captures key adviser and client service details.

Field

Description

Adviser*

The primary adviser assigned to the client.

Adviser Group

The advisory group or practice managing the client.

Secondary Adviser Name

A secondary adviser involved in the client’s management.

Client Category

Categorisation of the client (e.g., High Net Worth, Retiree, Business Owner).

Status

Defines if the client is Active or Hidden in the system.

Client Service Manager

Name of the Client Service Manager (CSM) responsible for this client.

FSG Version

The Financial Services Guide (FSG) version applicable to this client.

Referred By

Records who referred the client to the practice.


3. Relationships & Account Codes

Relationships

Displays any associated relationships (e.g., spouse, dependants, business partners).

Account Codes

Stores relevant account codes linked to the client’s financial records.

Financial, Custom & Internal Sections in AdviserLogic

These sections have been structured to make reviewing and managing client information more efficient and user-friendly.

  • Seamless Navigation – Scroll through the entire section without needing to open individual forms, or click into a specific section if preferred.

  • Edit Mode Restrictions – Once you begin editing a field in one section, the other sections will switch to read-only mode until you save or cancel your changes.

🚧Role-Based Access

  • Users with read-only access will continue to see the old Fact Find form.

  • Business clients will also continue to use the old Fact Find.

Important Notes

New Fields & Reverse Fact Find

  • Newly introduced fields, such as Recreation and Dependant Health Details, are not currently included in the Reverse Fact Find.

  • If you wish to have these fields included, please let us know—we can redesign your Reverse Fact Find to accommodate them.

This structure ensures greater flexibility, improved data accuracy, and a smoother user experience when managing financial, custom, and internal client details in AdviserLogic.


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