If you would like to learn about becoming a client, please give us a call or email us to set up an informational interview and private consultation.  

In this consultation, we will work with you to develop a better understanding of your unique situation and needs and provide you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  After this no obligation interview, if you and we both agree that there is a good fit, becoming a client involves the steps listed below:

1. Review required disclosure information (Part II of Form ADV) about The Ridgewood Group
   
   (Note: This document is for your information.  You can review it and keep it for your records - this document does not need to be signed or sent back)
   
   You can also review our Privacy Policy for Individuals
    

2. Review and Complete Investment Management Agreement with The Ridgewood Group (this is a form that can be edited and then printed)
   
   (Note: Please review and complete the Investment Management Agreement  in full including all appendices and required signatures)
    

3. You need to have one or more accounts that you would like us to handle.  It can be an existing or new account.  If you need to open a new account,
   New Account Applications and Trading Authorization/Fee Payment Forms for both Ameritrade Advisor Services and Fidelity are available for download here.

    

   Many of our clients elect to custody their accounts with Ameritrade Advisor Services or Fidelity Investments, both of which offer low cost brokerage, custody, and clearing services. However, clients are free to maintain their account(s) at the firm(s) of their choice.
    

   If you would like us to handle your existing account, you need to return the above Investment Advisory Agreement instructing us to manage your existing account.
   
   Note:   In all cases, accounts belong to the client and the client would receive regular statements and confirms from the custodian.  The Ridgewood Group as your investment advisor is only authorized to make discretionary investment decisions on your behalf and, if applicable, to deduct fees from the accounts when due)
    

4. Fund Account by securities transfer from existing accounts (see transfer forms in the applications section), completing a rollover by contacting your former employer,  or by sending a check or wire directly to your custodian for deposit into your new account (if applicable)

Note: All documents and forms above are provided in Adobe PDF format (You may download the PDF Acrobat Reader for Free from www.adobe.com)

If you have questions regarding the above process or any of our services, please call us at 973-544-6970 or email us by writing to info@ridgewoodgrp.com.  You may fax completed documents to: 973-544-4026.

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