Financial Advisory on AtlasOS
AtlasOS for Financial Advisory (financial_advisory) adapts the platform for certified financial planners, wealth managers, and financial advisors. The compliance calendar tracks FSCA and FPI regulatory deadlines, and the sidebar includes a dedicated Regulatory group.
Default Configuration
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm Type Key | financial_advisory |
| Solo Mode | No |
| Default Landing View | Tasks |
| Entity Types | Pty (Ltd), Individual, Trust |
Modules Enabled by Default
| Module | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Inbox | ON | AI-powered email triage via Gmail |
| Tasks | ON | Task lists, checklists, and assignments |
| Compliance Calendar | ON | FSCA, FPI regulatory deadlines |
| Client Portal | ON | Secure portal for portfolio reports and document exchange |
| Time Tracking | ON | Billable hours per client / retainer |
| Billing | ON | Invoices, retainer billing, payment tracking |
| Contracts | ON | Retainer contracts — draft, send, e-sign |
| Onboarding Forms | ON | Client intake forms |
| Chat | ON | Real-time chat with clients via portal |
| AI Agents | ON | Autonomous agents for workflow and advisory |
Modules Disabled by Default
Sales CRM, SLA Tracking, Project Milestones, Broadcasts, Audit, CIPC/Secretarial, Payroll Obligations, AFS Reports, Management Accounts, Accounting Sync, and all Nonprofit modules.
Compliance Bodies
| Jurisdiction | Bodies |
|---|---|
| South Africa | FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), FPI (Financial Planning Institute) |
| Zambia | SEC_ZM (Securities and Exchange Commission), PIA (Pensions and Insurance Authority) |
No obligation types are pre-seeded — configure FSCA CPD, annual compliance, and regulatory submission deadlines manually via Settings → Compliance Templates.
Terminology
| Standard Label | Financial Advisory Label | Where It Appears |
|---|---|---|
| Client | Client | No change |
| Engagement | Retainer | Engagement letters, billing references |
| Compliance Deadlines | Deadline Rules | Compliance calendar, deadline rules |
| Service | Service | No change |
Sidebar Layout
The Financial Advisory sidebar includes a Regulatory group expanded by default:
| Group | Label | Items |
|---|---|---|
| — | (standalone) | Dashboard |
| — | (standalone) | Smart Inbox |
| Work | Work | Tasks, Calendar |
| Clients | Clients | Clients (entities), Entity Groups, Client Portal, Account Manager |
| Compliance | Regulatory (expanded) | FSCA Deadlines (compliance), Onboarding |
| Finance | Fees | Time & WIP, Billing |
| Documents | Documents | Documents |
| Reporting | Reporting | Financial Reports |
| Admin | Administration | AI Agents, Settings |
Key Differences from Accounting Layout
- Compliance group relabeled to Regulatory and expanded by default
- Compliance item relabeled to FSCA Deadlines
- Finance group relabeled to Fees
- Includes Account Manager in clients group (like accounting, unlike other extended verticals)
- Includes Financial Reports in a separate Reporting group
- No Projects, Workflows, Persons, Bank Statements
- No Sales CRM (Quotes, Proposals, Pipeline)
- No Practice Intelligence, Audit & Quality, Activity Log
Key Features
FSCA Compliance Tracking
The compliance calendar is ON by default and configured for financial advisory:
- Track FSCA regulatory deadlines, CPD obligations, and annual submissions
- FPI membership deadlines and professional development tracking
- Custom deadline rules per regulatory body
- Staff reminders at T-7, T-3, and T-1 by default
Account Manager View
Financial Advisory retains the Account Manager sidebar item:
- Assign account managers to client portfolios
- View all clients managed by a specific team member
- Portfolio-level dashboards for client overview
- Workload balancing across advisory team
Client Portal for Advisory
The client portal adapts for financial advisory use:
- Secure document exchange for portfolio reports and compliance docs
- Clients view their compliance status and upcoming regulatory deadlines
- Self-service access to historical documents and correspondence
Retainer Management
Contracts are framed as Retainers:
- Define retainer agreements with fee schedules
- Automated billing on retainer contracts
- Track retainer utilisation and renewal dates
Shared Features
- Smart Inbox — AI email triage
- Time & Billing — Billable hours and invoicing
- Documents — Upload, classify, and manage files
- AI Agents — Autonomous workflow agents