Advanced cash flow planning, tax-sensitive retirement strategies, estate planning, Monte Carlo simulations, side-by-side scenario comparisons, client portal, and API integrations with third-party applications.
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Comprehensive tools that help advisors create detailed financial plans for clients, including retirement planning, education funding, insurance needs analysis, estate planning, and cash flow modeling with scenario analysis capabilities.
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Comprehensive Cash Flow Modeling Ability to create detailed cash flow projections for clients over multiple years and scenarios. |
NaviPlan is well-known for its advanced cash flow modeling for detailed projections across multiple years/scenarios. | |
Goal Tracking Tracks progress toward financial goals like retirement, education, or large purchases. |
Goal tracking, particularly for retirement and education, is a key capability promoted by NaviPlan. | |
What-if Scenario Analysis Simulates various scenarios (market changes, life events) to assess plan robustness. |
"What-if" scenario comparisons and stress tests are core NaviPlan features (side-by-side scenario comparisons). | |
Tax Planning Supports tax-efficient strategies within the financial plan. |
NaviPlan advertises 'tax-sensitive strategies', and supports tax planning as a significant differentiator. | |
Estate Planning Tools Provides modules to handle wills, trusts, and other estate planning components. |
NaviPlan includes estate planning analysis and document generation. | |
Retirement Planning Projections Provides in-depth analysis and projections for retirement needs and distributions. |
Advanced retirement planning projections are a core feature (retirement needs forecasting and distribution strategies). | |
Asset Allocation Recommendations Generates investment allocation based on risk tolerance and client profile. |
Asset allocation recommendations are provided within plan outputs based on risk profiles. | |
Debt Management Tracks, projects, and suggests strategies for managing liabilities. |
Debt management (liabilities and paydown strategies) is included, though not as a primary focus. | |
Education Planning Modules Includes features to facilitate college or education funding strategies. |
Education planning (college planning) modules are standard in NaviPlan. | |
Balance Sheet Generation Generates current and projected balance sheets for clients. |
Generates client balance sheets as part of comprehensive plans. | |
Financial Plan Versioning Stores and manages multiple versions of financial plans for comparison over time. |
NaviPlan supports storing/manging multiple saved versions of a client's financial plan. | |
Plan Update Frequency How often financial plan data can be updated (real-time, daily, etc). |
No information available | |
Monte Carlo Simulation Runs probability-based simulations for plan outcomes. |
Monte Carlo simulations are explicitly mentioned as a key planning and risk analysis feature. | |
Insurance Needs Analysis Assesses client’s coverage in areas like life, health, and disability insurance. |
Provides insurance needs analysis including life, health, disability insurance requirements. |
Bank Account Aggregation Ability to securely aggregate client account data from multiple banks. |
Offers bank account aggregation with secure connections to multiple financial institutions. | |
Investment Account Aggregation Supports data feeds from investment custodians and brokerage accounts. |
Supports investment account feeds from many custodians/brokerages. | |
Integration with CRM Connects seamlessly with popular customer relationship management systems. |
Integration with Salesforce and other CRM systems is supported via APIs/third-party connections. | |
Integration with Portfolio Management Systems Links to portfolio management/trading systems for synchronized data flows. |
NaviPlan integrates with several portfolio management systems and tools. | |
APIs Availability Availability of robust APIs for custom data integrations. |
Strong API availability for custom and partner integrations is documented. | |
Document Management Integration Integrates with external DMS (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive) for document storage. |
Integrates with external DMS (like SharePoint and Box) for document storage/management. | |
Real-Time Data Refresh Ability to refresh external account data in real time. |
Bank/brokerage data is refreshed in real time or via daily feeds depending on institution and partner. | |
Data Aggregation Speed The average time to aggregate/update external account data. |
No information available | |
Custom Data Import/Export Enables manual data import/export (CSV, Excel) for flexibility. |
Manual data import/export is supported, especially CSV/Excel format for onboarding or reporting. | |
Open Banking Integration Supports integration using Open Banking protocols for increased compatibility. |
NaviPlan advertises open banking integrations to increase compatibility with multiple banks. | |
Third-Party FinTech Integration Compatible with popular FinTech tools (budgeting apps, robo-advisors, etc). |
Third-party fintech integrations (e.g., budgeting, digital advice) are supported with API and partner connectors. |
Custom Report Generation Ability to generate tailored reports for client meetings. |
NaviPlan offers custom report generation and printable output for client/advisor meetings. | |
Pre-built Report Templates Includes a library of ready-to-use report formats. |
Includes a library of standard/pre-built templates for common financial reports. | |
Data Visualization Tools Provides dashboards and charts for visual representation of financial data. |
Dashboards/charts/visualization tools are a key part of NaviPlan's UI/UX. | |
Automated Report Scheduling Enables automatic, periodic generation and delivery of reports. |
NaviPlan can automate delivery and scheduling of standard client/advisor reports. | |
Comparative Analysis Compares historical, current, and projected financial states for clients. |
Provides historical vs. projected vs. actual comparative analysis in plan output. | |
Regulatory Reporting Compliance Generates reports compliant with relevant financial regulations (SEC, FINRA, etc). |
No information available | |
Customizable Dashboards Allows users to configure personalized analysis dashboards. |
Dashboards can be customized by user/advisor to suit specific analysis preferences. | |
Exportable Reports Supports exporting reports in common formats (PDF, Excel, etc). |
Reports/output can be exported as PDFs/Excel files. | |
Client Portal Reporting Allows clients to access/view reports online within a secure portal. |
Clients can view plans/reports in a secure online portal. | |
Actionable Alerts Sends notifications based on key report analytics and triggers. |
Actionable alerts and plan notifications are available for client and advisor via the portal/email. | |
Report Generation Speeds The average time taken to generate a standard complex report. |
No information available |
Intuitive User Interface Software is easy to navigate with a modern UI/UX design. |
Regularly promoted as intuitive and modern user interface. | |
Mobile App Availability Availability of companion apps for iOS and Android devices. |
Mobile app and mobile portal access are supported for iOS and Android. | |
White-Label Customization Allows firms to brand the platform with their colors and logo. |
No information available | |
Multilingual Support Software and documentation are available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
Accessibility Standards Compliance Meets standards such as WCAG 2.1 for accessibility to users with disabilities. |
No information available | |
Client Portal Features a dedicated, secure portal for client access. |
Client portal is a headline feature of NaviPlan. | |
Role-Based Access Controls Supports permission settings by user type or role. |
Role-based access control is available for advisors, support staff, and clients. | |
Multi-Tenant Support Allows large firms with sub-teams to use a single instance. |
No information available |
Encryption in Transit/At Rest Data is encrypted both in transit and when stored. |
NaviPlan states that all data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. | |
Multi-Factor Authentication Supports two-factor or multi-factor authentication for all users. |
Multi-factor authentication is available for enhanced client/advisor platform security. | |
Audit Logging Maintains comprehensive logs of all system activity for auditing. |
Comprehensive audit logs are maintained for compliance and security. | |
Data Residency Options Allows organizations to choose geographic location of data storage. |
Data residency can be configured for US, Canada, or specific global enterprise deployments. | |
SOC 2/ISO 27001 Certification Holds security certifications such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001. |
Advicent (NaviPlan) carries SOC 2 certification and aligns with ISO 27001. | |
GDPR/CCPA Compliance Enables compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR or CCPA. |
The platform enables compliance with privacy regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA. | |
User Session Timeout Automatic session expiration after a period of inactivity. |
Supports configurable session timeouts and automatic expiration after inactivity. | |
Penetration Testing Frequency Number of security penetration tests conducted per year. |
No information available | |
Data Backup Frequency Frequency at which client data is securely backed up. |
No information available |
Secure Messaging Provides an encrypted messaging system for advisor-client interactions. |
Secure advisor-client communication is built into the portal. | |
Advisor Notes/Annotations Allows advisors to make notes directly within client files or plans. |
Advisor can annotate and document notes directly within each client's file. | |
Task Assignment & Tracking Assigns and tracks action items for clients or team members within the platform. |
Task assignment and tracking is supported within workflows for both client and firm participants. | |
Document Collaboration Supports co-editing and feedback features on financial documents. |
No information available | |
Client Onboarding Workflow Features streamlined, automated workflows for new client onboarding. |
Client onboarding workflow automation is highlighted in NaviPlan documentation. | |
Email Integration Connects with major email platforms for enhanced communication. |
Supports email communication integration for workflow and notifications. | |
Digital Signature Integration Supports e-signatures for important documents within planning workflows. |
Supports digital signatures with third-party integrations for document workflows. |
Personalized Client Dashboards Allows each client’s platform view to be customized to their needs. |
Portal dashboards can be personalized for each client. | |
Goal-Based Planning Tools Interactive modules for clients to set, adjust, and monitor their own goals. |
Clients can interactively set and monitor goals through the portal. | |
Educational Content Library Provides curated financial literacy and education materials for clients. |
Educational content (blogs, literacy resources) is available for clients. | |
Automated Financial Health Checkups Presents periodic summary insights and health checks to the client. |
Automated financial 'health checkups' and summary notifications are offered through the portal. | |
Client Engagement Analytics Tracks client logins, interactions, and resource use. |
Client logins, document views, and interactions are tracked for engagement analytics. | |
Personalized Notifications Delivers actionable, tailored push or email notifications to clients. |
Personalized push/email notifications are delivered to clients regarding plan status and events. |
ESG Portfolio Planning Allows for incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors in investment plans. |
No information available | |
Business Owner Planning Tools Specialized features for business succession, liquidity planning, and exit strategies. |
No information available | |
Complex Trust/Estate Strategies Ability to model GST, CRT, GRAT, ILITs, and similar advanced trust structures. |
No information available | |
Insurance Product Modeling Supports modeling of complex insurance instruments, including variable life and annuities. |
No information available | |
Stock Option & Equity Compensation Planning Helps model and optimize corporate compensation (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, etc). |
No information available | |
Multi-Jurisdiction Planning Handles planning for clients with assets, income, or heirs in multiple tax jurisdictions. |
No information available | |
Complex Tax Strategy Modeling Simulates AMT, NII tax, and other complex tax impacts on plans. |
No information available | |
Currency Support Number of supported global fiat currencies for multi-jurisdiction planning. |
No information available |
Concurrent User Support Maximum number of simultaneous advisor/client users supported. |
No information available | |
High Availability Uptime Guarantee The percentage of planned uptime annually. |
No information available | |
Data Storage Capabilities Maximum supported data storage per client or firm. |
No information available | |
Geographically Distributed Servers Uses data centers in multiple regions for reliability and speed. |
No information available | |
Latency for Core Functions Average latency for critical operations (cash flow calculations, report generation). |
No information available |
24/7 Support Availability Provides always-on client and advisor tech support. |
Phone and online support is available 24/7 for advisors and clients. | |
Dedicated Account Management Assigns account managers for onboarding and ongoing support. |
Account managers are assigned for onboarding and ongoing client support. | |
Online Knowledge Base Maintains searchable, up-to-date product documentation and training resources. |
Comprehensive online knowledge base and help center is available. | |
In-Platform Tutorials Interactive, self-guided tours and tooltips for new features. |
In-platform tutorials/tooltips are provided for user onboarding and adoption. | |
Response Time SLA Guaranteed support response time for critical issues. |
No information available | |
Community Support Forums Active online forums for user collaboration and troubleshooting. |
User community forums are available for collaboration and troubleshooting (NaviPlan community and Advicent support forums). |
Integrated tools for client communications including secure messaging, video conferencing, email management with compliance archiving, and scheduled client review management.
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Email Integration Supports seamless sending and receiving of emails within the system. |
NaviPlan integrates with Outlook and other email clients as noted in API integration and partner documentation. | |
Secure Messaging Provides a secure, encrypted messaging portal for clients and advisors. |
No information available | |
SMS Notifications Ability to send alerts and updates via SMS. |
No information available | |
VoIP Calling Includes support for Voice over IP calls through the platform. |
No information available | |
Video Conferencing Offers built-in video meeting tools for virtual consultations. |
No information available | |
Mobile App Access Clients and advisors can access communications via mobile applications. |
Client portal and mobile access is directly listed in NaviPlan capabilities. | |
Chatbot Support Automated chatbots provide responses and support for common queries. |
No information available | |
Document Sharing Allows for secure exchange of files and documents. |
Secure document sharing is referenced as available within the client portal. | |
Client Portal Self-service online portal for clients to access communication records. |
Client-facing portal is listed as a feature by Advicent for NaviPlan. | |
Push Notifications Supports push notifications to keep clients updated in real time. |
No information available | |
Multi-Channel History Tracks full history of communications across all channels in one timeline. |
No information available | |
Fax Integration Enables electronic receipt and sending of faxes. |
No information available |
End-to-End Encryption Ensures all communication is encrypted during transit and at rest. |
Security documentation from Advicent references encryption in transit and at rest. | |
Audit Trail Complete logging of communications for transparency and compliance. |
Audit trail capability is required for compliance and documented as present in support and compliance resources. | |
Access Controls Granular user permissions for accessing client data and messages. |
Role-based and permissioned model for access is referenced in API and support documentation. | |
Data Retention Policies Automated management of data lifecycle in line with regulations. |
Data retention policy controls are claimed as part of compliance features on the official website. | |
Two-Factor Authentication Adds a secondary authentication step for enhanced access security. |
Support documentation describes optional 2FA for advisor logins. | |
Regulatory Compliance Certifications Meets key frameworks (e.g., FINRA, GDPR). |
Advicent claims adherence to SOC2, GDPR, and other compliance frameworks. | |
Message Archiving Ability to archive all client communications for legal review. |
All communications, documents, and plan changes can be archived as referenced in technical FAQs. | |
Secure File Transfer Facilitates sending files using encrypted transfer technology. |
Documents and sensitive data are transferred with secure upload/download mechanisms as stated in product datasheets. | |
Single Sign-On (SSO) Enables unified login for users with enterprise credentials. |
Single Sign-On via SAML/SSO is mentioned as available in enterprise deployments. |
Automated Client Onboarding Speeds up and standardizes the process of bringing new clients onboard. |
NaviPlan offers guided workflows and streamlined onboarding as part of client setup. | |
Template Messaging Provides reusable templates for common communications. |
No information available | |
Task Assignment Allows tasks triggered by client communications to be auto-assigned within teams. |
Tasks and process automation are referenced in advisor workflow documentation. | |
Meeting Scheduler Automatically schedules meetings based on advisor/client availability. |
The system has an integrated meeting scheduler that syncs to advisors’ calendars. | |
Follow-up Reminders Automatically triggers reminders for client follow-ups and outstanding items. |
No information available | |
Document Request Automation Automates requests and reminders for needed documents. |
No information available | |
Custom Workflows Allows custom automation rules for various communication processes. |
API documentation provides for building custom automation and integrations. | |
Bulk Messaging Sends communications in bulk to groups of clients as needed. |
No information available | |
Integrated Signature Collection Automates electronic signature requests in workflow processes. |
eSignature integration is listed in the list of NaviPlan partner solutions. |
CRM Integration Directly links with popular Client Relationship Management platforms. |
CRM integrations with Salesforce, Redtail, etc. are described in product marketing materials. | |
Calendar Integration Sync communications and appointments with calendar software. |
Outlook, Office365, and other calendar integrations mentioned in documentation. | |
Document Management Integration Connects with leading document storage solutions. |
Document management integration (ShareFile, Box, etc.) available via API connections. | |
Client Data Sync Real-time syncing of client profiles with third-party systems. |
Client profile synchronization with partner CRMs is a promoted feature. | |
APIs for Custom Extensions Provides public or private APIs for custom feature extensions. |
APIs available for building custom integrations and features, documented for developers. | |
Accounting System Integration Links to bookkeeping and accounting software. |
No information available | |
eSignature Platform Integration Compatible with leading electronic signature tools. |
Integration with DocuSign and other eSignature providers is officially supported. | |
Mail Merge Integration Supports personalized communications with data merge features. |
No information available | |
Third-Party Secure Storage Integration Ability to store or back up communications securely to external locations. |
External secure storage is supported via integrations (e.g. Box, OneDrive). |
Custom Email Domains Allows customization of sender domains for branding. |
No information available | |
Personalizable Client Portals Client-facing portals can be branded and customized. |
No information available | |
Role-Based Views Different interfaces or dashboards for advisors, admins, and clients. |
User roles for advisor, admin, and client views are described in solution architecture materials. | |
Conditional Logic in Workflows Use of conditional statements in automations. |
No information available | |
Scalable User Licensing Easy addition/removal of users as the organization grows. |
User licensing is tiered/scalable per user/admin guides. | |
Localization Options Support for multiple languages and local regulations. |
No information available | |
Custom Branding of Notifications Ability to brand system notifications with company logos, color palettes, etc. |
No information available | |
API Rate Limits Maximum allowed API calls per hour. |
No information available |
Real-Time Status Tracking Clients can monitor request/progress status updates in real time. |
Client portal and status tracking are described as part of the client experience features. | |
Advisor Availability Indicators Shows live status of advisor (available, offline, etc.). |
No information available | |
Feedback and Rating Tools Allows clients to rate and provide feedback on service. |
No information available | |
Multilingual Support Allows communications to be provided in multiple languages. |
Product materials indicate language selection for client-facing portals and reports. | |
24/7 Automated Support Chatbot or helpdesk support available around the clock. |
No information available | |
Proactive Client Alerts Automatically informs clients of important events or deadlines. |
Automated notifications alert clients of planning milestones and document requirements. | |
Accessibility Features Supports accessible communication (screen readers, enlarged text, etc.). |
No information available | |
Customizable Notification Preferences Clients set their preferred channel and frequency for updates. |
No information available |
Response Time Tracking Measures the average time to respond to client inquiries. |
No information available | |
Message Volume Analytics Tracks the number of messages sent/received. |
No information available | |
SLA Compliance Reporting Reports on meeting Service Level Agreements for communications. |
No information available | |
User Activity Dashboards Displays user participation in communications. |
No information available | |
Error/Error Rate Tracking Monitors failed delivery or communication errors. |
No information available | |
Automated Report Scheduling Automatic generation/distribution of reports. |
No information available | |
Downloadable Data Allows export of communication logs and reports for offline analysis. |
Allows advisors to export data and reports for compliance and client review. |
Mobile Push Alerts Notifies users via mobile apps. |
No information available | |
Fully Responsive Design Interfaces adapt cleanly to all device types and sizes. |
Web and mobile app interfaces are both highlighted as responsive in marketing documentation. | |
Offline Message Drafting Allows composing communications offline to send later. |
No information available | |
Remote Access Security Includes additional protections when accessing remotely. |
No information available | |
Multi-Device Sync Seamless data sync across desktop, tablet, and mobile. |
APIs and supported mobile apps allow for multi-device sync. |
User-Friendly Interface Intuitive design for both advisors and clients. |
Interface is designed for advisors and clients; ease-of-use is repeatedly emphasized by vendor. | |
Onboarding Tutorials Built-in tutorials guide new users. |
Guided onboarding and tutorials available for both advisors and clients. | |
Contextual Help Widgets In-app help guides and tips. |
No information available | |
Multi-Tiered Support Different levels of support based on user expertise or role. |
No information available | |
Localization Support for multiple languages and regional formats. |
Multi-language and localized reporting/portal are available (see support site). | |
Training Materials Comprehensive manuals, videos, and reference guides. |
Training videos, documentation, and reference guides housed in their Support Center. | |
Adoption Analytics Monitors usage rates and adoption trends. |
No information available |
Uptime Guarantee The percentage of time the system is guaranteed to be operational. |
No information available | |
Disaster Recovery Plans and systems for restoring service after major failure. |
Disaster recovery and business continuity are described in security and compliance documentation. | |
Automated Backups Regular, automated backups of communication data. |
Automated backups are listed under security practices. | |
Load Balancing Distributes incoming communications for optimal efficiency and reliability. |
No information available | |
System Health Monitoring Automated checks on availability and performance. |
Platform monitoring and system uptime are referenced as key offerings in support material. | |
Geo-Redundancy Uses multiple data centers in different regions for failover. |
Geo-redundancy and cloud failover mentioned in vendor’s infrastructure technical brief. | |
Scheduled Maintenance Notifications Notifies users in advance of planned downtimes. |
Maintenance notifications and status pages are provided to users before scheduled downtime. |
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