Once custodian accounts are linked, you can view portfolio data directly in Slant. This guide covers how to access, interpret, and use portfolio information for your clients.
What data is available
Account-level data
For each linked account:
| Data | Description |
|---|
| Account value | Current total market value |
| Account number | Masked account identifier |
| Account type | IRA, brokerage, trust, etc. |
| Registration | How the account is titled |
| Custodian | Which custodian holds the account |
Portfolio holdings
When available:
| Data | Description |
|---|
| Positions | Securities held in the account |
| Quantities | Number of shares/units |
| Market values | Current value of each position |
| Cost basis | Original purchase cost |
| Asset class | Equity, fixed income, etc. |
| Data | Description |
|---|
| Returns | Period returns (MTD, QTD, YTD, etc.) |
| Contributions/withdrawals | Cash flow activity |
| Income | Dividends, interest received |
Viewing portfolio data
On client records
Open client record
Navigate to the client household.
Click Accounts
Click the Accounts or Portfolio tab.
View accounts
See all linked accounts with balances.
Expand for details
Click an account to see holdings and details.
Portfolio summary
The summary view shows:
- Total assets under management
- Account breakdown by type
- Asset allocation overview
- Recent changes in value
Holdings detail
Click into an account to see:
- Individual security positions
- Current market values
- Gain/loss information
- Asset allocation percentages
Data refresh
When data updates
Portfolio data refreshes on a schedule:
| Data type | Typical frequency |
|---|
| Account values | Daily (overnight) |
| Holdings | Daily (overnight) |
| Transactions | Next-day |
| Performance | Daily or monthly |
Data freshness depends on your custodian and aggregation provider. Most data reflects end-of-previous-day values.
Manual refresh
To check for the latest data:
Open portfolio view
Navigate to the client’s accounts.
Click Refresh
Click the refresh icon.
Data updates
Latest available data loads.
Last updated timestamp
Each account shows when data was last received:
- “Updated 2 hours ago”
- “Updated yesterday”
- “Last updated: [date/time]“
Using portfolio data
Client conversations
Use portfolio context for:
- Meeting preparation — Review holdings before reviews
- Quick reference — Answer client questions about balances
- Opportunity spotting — Identify rebalancing needs
Assets under management
Track AUM at multiple levels:
| Level | Shows |
|---|
| Household | Total AUM for the client |
| Book | Total AUM across all clients |
| By tier | AUM breakdown by client tier |
Filtering and sorting
Filter clients by portfolio criteria:
- AUM above/below thresholds
- Specific custodian
- Account type
- Asset allocation characteristics
Data accuracy
Understanding data sources
Portfolio data flows through multiple systems:
Custodian → Aggregator → Slant → Your View
- Timing differences in data feeds
- Pending transactions
- Corporate actions processing
- Currency conversions
Reconciliation
For any discrepancy:
- Check the custodian’s official statement
- The custodian record is authoritative
- Contact support if persistent issues
Data limitations
Some data may not be available:
- Alternative investments
- Held-away assets (unless manually tracked)
- Real-time pricing
- Forward-looking estimates
Reporting
Export portfolio data
Export portfolio information:
Open accounts view
Navigate to client accounts.
Click Export
Click Export or the download icon.
Choose format
Select CSV or PDF.
Download
File downloads to your computer.
Portfolio reports
For detailed reporting:
- Use your portfolio management system
- Export Slant data for custom analysis
- Integrate with reporting tools
Multiple custodians
Consolidated view
Clients with accounts at multiple custodians see:
- All accounts in one list
- Combined total AUM
- Unified holdings view
Custodian identification
Each account shows its custodian:
- Custodian name/logo
- Useful for determining where to execute trades
- Important for compliance documentation
Business accounts
Linking business accounts
Accounts held by businesses (trusts, LLCs, etc.):
Create the business
Add the business to the client record.
Link accounts to business
Link custodian accounts to the business, not the household.
View appropriately
Accounts show under the business and roll up to household totals.
Business vs personal
Keep account ownership clear:
- Personal accounts → Linked to household
- Business accounts → Linked to business entity
- Total AUM includes both
Privacy and security
Who sees portfolio data
Portfolio data visibility:
- All team members with book access
- Based on Slant permissions
- No client self-service access (unless you share)
Data handling
- Portfolio data encrypted at rest and in transit
- No data shared with third parties
- Audit trail of who accessed what
Troubleshooting
Data not appearing
Check:
- Account is properly linked (see Account linking)
- Custodian integration is active
- Sufficient time for initial sync (24-48 hours)
Stale data
If data seems old:
- Check the “last updated” timestamp
- Try manual refresh
- Verify custodian integration status
- Contact support if persistent
Missing accounts
If accounts are missing:
- Verify account exists at custodian
- Check account is included in data feed
- Review linking in account linking settings
Incorrect values
For discrepancies:
- Compare to official custodian statement
- Check for pending transactions
- Allow time for settlement
- Contact support if significant difference persists
Next steps
