Welcome to Financial Advisory on AtlasOS
AtlasOS is purpose-built for certified financial planners (CFPs), wealth managers, and financial advisory practices. The platform adapts its terminology, modules, and sidebar layout to match how financial advisory firms operate — with client portfolio management, FSCA compliance tracking, and retainer-based billing.
Already familiar with AtlasOS from another vertical? The core platform is the same. This guide covers what is different when your firm type is set to Financial Advisory.
How AtlasOS Adapts for Financial Advisory
When you select Financial Advisory during onboarding, the platform applies advisory-specific terminology throughout the interface:
| Standard Term | Financial Advisory Term |
|---|---|
| Client | Client |
| Clients | Clients |
| Engagement | Retainer |
| Compliance | Deadline Tracker |
| Service | Service |
Your sidebar is relabelled accordingly — you will see FSCA Deadlines where other verticals see "Compliance Calendar", and your compliance calendar is pre-loaded with FSCA and FPI regulatory templates.
Enabled Modules
The following modules are active by default for Financial Advisory:
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Smart Inbox | Route client queries and regulatory correspondence automatically |
| Tasks | Manage review schedules, follow-ups, and internal assignments |
| Compliance Calendar | Track FSCA deadlines, licence renewals, and CPD requirements |
| Client Portal | Secure document sharing for FAIS advice records and statements |
| Time Tracking | Record advisory session time for billing and compliance |
| Billing | Invoice retainers, advisory fees, and ad-hoc consultations |
| Contracts | Manage retainer agreements and advisory mandates |
| Onboarding Forms | Collect FICA/KYC documentation and risk profiles from clients |
| Chat | Internal team messaging per client or topic |
| AI Agents | AI-assisted document triage and compliance deadline detection |
Compliance Bodies
AtlasOS tracks regulatory obligations for South African financial advisers under:
- FSCA — Financial Sector Conduct Authority (formerly FSB)
- FPI — Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa
Compliance templates for licence renewals, CPD submissions, FAIS record-keeping, and annual regulatory returns are available out of the box.
Supported Entity Types
- Company (Pty Ltd, CC, Inc)
- Individual
- Trust
Default Landing View
When you log in, you land on the Tasks view — your central hub for client reviews, follow-ups, and regulatory deadlines.
Getting Started
- Create your practice — sign up and select Financial Advisory as your firm type
- Import your clients — add client entities with their advisory profiles, risk appetites, and review schedules
- Configure FSCA compliance — set up compliance templates for licence renewals, CPD tracking, and FAIS record-keeping
- Connect Gmail — link your email to enable Smart Inbox routing and automatic client association
- Set fee structures — configure retainer billing, advisory session rates, and AUM-based fee models
General platform features such as Smart Inbox, AI Advisory, and Practice Admin are documented in the Accounting section. The same features apply to Financial Advisory — only the terminology differs.