General account management

Review policies and procedures, guidelines on performing transactions and other helpful tools to manage accounts.

Transactions

Contribution guidelines

Review requirements and options for contributing to or investing in an account.

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Distribution guidelines

Review requirements and options for withdrawing or distributing from an account.

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Gifting shares guidelines

Review the requirements for gifting shares, tax guidelines and exclusions. 

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Policies

Signature guarantee

Review Capital Group’s signature guarantee requirements.

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Share classes and breakpoints

Review share classes, breakpoints and how to reduce sales charges on A-share investments.

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Fund minimums

Review the minimum amounts for investments and automatic transactions.

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Account eligibility

Account owners must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. Accounts for the benefit of a minor must be established with a custodian.

Power of attorney

Contact us if an attorney-in-fact has been authorized to act on behalf of your client.

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Right of reinvestment

Review how to reinvest proceeds from a client’s sale, dividend payment or capital gain distribution without a sales charge.

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Escheatment and unclaimed property

Review what’s considered unclaimed property, how Capital Group attempts to resolve it and how to help clients avoid having their assets escheated to the state.

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Account updates

Dealer firm/financial professional information

To change the dealer firm and/or financial professional on an account, use this form.

Complete the Financial Professional Change Request

Client bank information

Review how to add and update a bank account to purchase and/or sell shares via Automated Clearing House (ACH).

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Dividend and capital gains options

Review how to change dividend and capital gains options on an account.

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Client name change

Review the requirements to update the name of an account owner, successor owner/custodian or beneficiary.

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Client address change

Update the address via the client’s online account. Use the options on the right side of the page.

Log in to Client Accounts

Client support resources

Help clients access their accounts online

Learn how you can help your clients register online and the benefits of online registration.

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Help clients keep their accounts secure

Learn how you can help clients increase their account security and protect their information.

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Help clients manage life events

Use these checklists to guide your clients through life-changing events.

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Understand clients’ personal rates of return

Learn how a client’s personal rate of return is calculated and how to access it online.

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Plan year-end meetings

Use these resources to perform year-end reviews for your clients.

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Contact us

Have questions or need additional support?
Contact us 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

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