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Meeting types help you categorize and organize your meetings. By tagging meetings with types, you can filter, search, and report on your client interactions more effectively.

Default meeting types

Slant includes these meeting types by default:
TypeDescription
Initial consultationFirst meeting with a prospect
Discovery meetingDeep-dive into client needs and goals
Annual reviewYearly comprehensive review
Quarterly reviewRegular check-in meeting
Financial plan reviewReviewing or presenting financial plan
Portfolio reviewInvestment performance discussion
Phone callGeneral phone conversation
Video callVirtual meeting
In-personFace-to-face meeting

Assign a meeting type

When scheduling

1

Create or edit meeting

Open the meeting creation or edit form.
2

Select meeting type

Click the Type dropdown and choose a type.
3

Save

Complete the meeting setup.

For instant meetings

1

Start or end instant meeting

During or after an instant meeting.
2

Set type

Select the appropriate meeting type.

Update existing meeting

1

Open the meeting

Navigate to the meeting record.
2

Click Edit

Click the edit button.
3

Change type

Select a different meeting type.
4

Save

Click Save to update.

Filter meetings by type

On the meetings page

1

Go to meetings

Click Meetings in the sidebar.
2

Open filters

Click the Filter button or press F.
3

Select type filter

Choose Meeting type and select the types to show.
4

Apply

Click Apply to filter the list.

On client records

When viewing a client’s meetings:
  1. Click the filter icon
  2. Select meeting types to display
  3. Only matching meetings appear

Custom meeting types

Create meeting types that match your practice:
1

Go to settings

Click Settings in the sidebar.
2

Open meeting types

Navigate to CompanyMeeting types.
3

Add new type

Click Add meeting type.
4

Configure

Enter:
  • Name — Display name for the type
  • Description — Optional explanation
  • Color — Visual identifier
5

Save

Click Save to create the type.

Common custom types

Consider adding types specific to your practice:
  • Tax planning meeting
  • Estate planning review
  • Insurance review
  • Retirement planning session
  • New account setup
  • Document signing
  • Webinar/seminar

Edit meeting types

1

Go to meeting type settings

Settings → Company → Meeting types.
2

Find the type

Locate the meeting type to edit.
3

Click Edit

Click the edit icon.
4

Make changes

Update name, description, or color.
5

Save

Click Save to apply changes.
Editing a meeting type updates it everywhere it’s used. Existing meetings keep the updated type name.

Delete meeting types

1

Go to meeting type settings

Settings → Company → Meeting types.
2

Find the type

Locate the meeting type to delete.
3

Click Delete

Click the delete icon.
4

Choose replacement

Select what type to assign to existing meetings (or leave untyped).
5

Confirm

Click Delete to remove the type.
You cannot delete default meeting types, only custom ones you’ve created.

Meeting type reporting

Use meeting types for practice insights:

Meeting breakdown

See how your time is distributed:
  1. Go to ReportsMeetings
  2. View the breakdown by meeting type
  3. Understand where you spend client time

Track review completion

For annual reviews:
  1. Filter meetings by “Annual review” type
  2. Compare against your client list
  3. Identify clients who haven’t had their review

Activity by type

Analyze meeting patterns:
  • Which meeting types happen most often?
  • How long do different meeting types last?
  • Are certain types more common with certain client tiers?

Best practices

Be consistent

Apply meeting types consistently across your team:
  • Agree on when to use each type
  • Don’t create types that overlap
  • Use the most specific applicable type

Keep the list manageable

Too many meeting types cause confusion:
  • Stick to 10-15 total types
  • Archive or delete unused types
  • Combine similar types when possible

Use for workflows

Meeting types can trigger automations:
  • Send follow-up emails after “Initial consultation”
  • Create tasks after “Annual review”
  • Update client status after “Discovery meeting”
See Workflows for more on meeting-based automations.

Next steps