Accredited Investor Onboarding Authorization & Risk Acknowledgment

1. Client Account Profile & Liquidity Threshold

This section establishes the client's legal identity, financial profile, and liquidity position to determine suitability for high-risk alternative investments. All information must be verified through supporting documentation.


Client Entity Type


Full Name of Account Holder(s)

Primary Residential/Business Address

Country of Tax Residency

Additional Tax Jurisdictions (if any)

Tax Identification Number(s)

Date of Birth / Entity Incorporation Date

Primary Contact Email

Primary Contact Phone

Professional Background & Source of Income

Do you hold any professional financial licenses or registrations?


Financial Profile & Net Worth Verification (All figures in USD)

Asset Category

Current Market Value

Estimated Value 12 Months Ago

Verification Status

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Minimum Required Liquidity Reserve (after this investment)

Does the client maintain separate liquidity reserves for personal/family expenses for the next 24 months?



Liquidity Stress Test Scenarios (post-investment liquidity impact)

Stress Scenario

Estimated Liquidity Need

Available Liquidity Buffer

Adequate Coverage?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Target Allocation to Alternative Investments (% of total portfolio)

Investment Objectives & Time Horizon

Primary Investment Experience Level


2. Investor Certification & Risk Tolerance Rating

This section verifies accredited investor status and comprehensively assesses risk tolerance across multiple dimensions including volatility, liquidity, leverage, and concentration risk. All certifications must be supported by current documentation.


I certify that I meet the accredited investor criteria based on net worth exceeding USD 1,000,000.00 (excluding primary residence)

I certify that I meet the accredited investor criteria based on individual income exceeding USD 200,000.00 (or USD 300,000.00 with spouse) in each of the prior two years with reasonable expectation of same for current year

I certify that I am a knowledgeable employee of the fund or its affiliates

Has your accredited investor status changed in the last 12 months?


Risk Tolerance Assessment: Please rate your comfort level with the following investment characteristics

Not Acceptable

Minimal Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance

High Tolerance

Seeking Such Exposure

Portfolio volatility of 15-25% annually

Potential for 50%+ drawdown in stress scenarios

Lock-up periods exceeding 5 years

Complete loss of invested capital

Use of leverage up to 2x within the fund

Concentrated positions (>20%) in single sectors or strategies

Illiquid investments with no secondary market

Complex derivatives and structured products

Currency and geopolitical risk exposure

Lack of transparency in underlying holdings


Overall Risk Tolerance Score (1 = Conservative, 10 = Aggressive)

Previous Alternative Investment Experience (select all that apply)

Number of distinct alternative investment funds currently held

Have you ever redeemed from an alternative investment fund before the end of its stated term?


Understanding of High-Risk Fund Structures



Maximum Single-Fund Concentration Limit (% of alternatives portfolio)

Do you have specific Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) restrictions?


I acknowledge that high-risk alternative investments are speculative and involve substantial risk of total loss

I understand that past performance is not indicative of future results and that target returns are not guaranteed

3. Fund Leverage, Lock-Up Period & Redemption Term Disclosures

This section provides detailed disclosures regarding the specific fund's use of leverage, liquidity constraints, and redemption mechanics. Initial here indicates understanding and acceptance of each term.


Target Fund Name

Fund Strategy Classification

Fund Structural Terms & Liquidity Profile

Term Parameter

Fund Specification

Client Acknowledgment (Initial)

Requires Discussion?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Does the fund employ leverage through derivatives, short selling, or other synthetic instruments?


Are there any special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or feeder structures involved?


Redemption Term Flexibility


Maximum Acceptable Lock-Up Period (in years)

Have you negotiated any fee discounts or special terms with the fund manager?


Client's Liquidity Planning for This Investment

I acknowledge that redemption rights are subject to gating, suspension, or modification under extraordinary circumstances

I understand that no secondary market exists for this investment and transfer restrictions apply

I have reviewed the fund's private placement memorandum (PPM), limited partnership agreement (LPA), and subscription documents

4. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Source of Wealth Audit

This section conducts comprehensive anti-money laundering screening and source of wealth verification in accordance with international financial crime prevention standards. All information is subject to independent verification.


Are you a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), family member of a PEP, or close associate of a PEP?


Do you hold any public office or have you held public office in the last 5 years?


Are you subject to any sanctions, embargoes, or restrictions by any jurisdiction or international body?


Is the source of funds for this investment derived from your primary business activities?


Detailed Description of Source of Wealth (how overall wealth was accumulated)

Wealth Source Documentation & Verification

Document Type

Provided

Verification Status

Reviewer Initials

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Will any third party be providing funds for this investment?


Are there any beneficial owners other than the named account holder?


Have you or any related party ever been investigated for financial crime or money laundering?


Do you use cryptocurrency or digital assets as part of your wealth management strategy?


I confirm that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge

I understand that providing false information may constitute financial crime and will result in immediate rejection and reporting to authorities

I consent to ongoing monitoring and screening against sanctions lists and PEP databases

Upload Certified Copy of Government-Issued Identification

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Upload Recent Utility Bill or Statement (proof of address)

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Upload Comprehensive Source of Wealth Documentation

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5. Senior Wealth Advisor & Chief Compliance Officer Approval

This final section requires dual approval from both the Senior Wealth Advisor (who conducted the suitability assessment) and the Chief Compliance Officer (who verified regulatory compliance and AML screening). Both approvals are mandatory for onboarding completion.


Senior Wealth Advisor Name

Advisor License/Registration Number

Client Suitability Assessment Completion Date/Time

Advisor Suitability Assessment Checklist

Client meets accredited investor criteria

Client has adequate risk tolerance for this strategy

Client maintains sufficient liquidity reserves

Investment aligns with client's stated objectives

Client demonstrates understanding of risks

AML and source of wealth verification completed

No red flags or concerns identified

Documentation is complete and verified

Advisor Notes & Suitability Rationale

Does the advisor recommend this investment for this client?


Senior Wealth Advisor Digital Signature

Chief Compliance Officer Name

CCO License/Registration Number

Compliance Review Completion Date/Time

Compliance Verification Checklist

Compliance Item

Verified

Reviewer Initials

Notes

Accredited investor certification documented
 
 
 
AML screening completed with no matches
 
 
 
PEP screening completed with no concerns
 
 
 
Source of wealth documentation adequate
 
 
 
Sanctions check negative
 
 
 
Beneficial ownership identified
 
 
 
All required disclosures provided to client
 
 
 
Client acknowledgments obtained
 
 
 
Form completion verified
 
 
 
Risk rating assigned and appropriate
 
 
 

Compliance Review Notes & Exceptions

Does the CCO approve this onboarding from a compliance perspective?


Chief Compliance Officer Signature

Does this client require enhanced ongoing monitoring?


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