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Financial Services Agreement
Free financial services agreement template for a firm providing advisory, bookkeeping, or financial management services to a client.
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This free financial services agreement covers 1. Services, 2. Fees, 3. Client Responsibilities, 4. Confidentiality, 5. No Guarantee with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Financial Services Agreement
Provider: [Firm Name] · Client: [Name] · Effective Date: [Date]
1. Services
Provider will perform the following services for Client: [e.g. bookkeeping, financial planning, advisory services — be specific about scope].
2. Fees
[Flat fee of [Amount] per [period] / hourly rate of [Amount] / percentage of assets under management of [%]].
3. Client Responsibilities
Client will provide accurate and timely financial information and documentation needed for Provider to perform the services.
4. Confidentiality
Provider will keep Client's financial information confidential, except as required by law or authorized by Client.
5. No Guarantee
[If advisory in nature: Provider does not guarantee any specific financial outcome or investment performance.]
6. Term and Termination
This Agreement runs for [Term] and may be terminated by either party with [Notice Period] written notice.
Provider: ______________________ Date: ____________ Client: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Providing investment advice for compensation generally requires registration as an investment adviser (e.g. with the SEC or a state regulator in the US) — confirm the provider's services and licensing align before signing.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Services, 2. Fees, 3. Client Responsibilities, 4. Confidentiality, 5. No Guarantee, 6. Term and Termination
- 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Informal lending & reimbursements
Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this financial services agreement template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this financial services agreement is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this financial services agreement cover?
This finance template includes 1. Services, 2. Fees, 3. Client Responsibilities, 4. Confidentiality. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Financial documents like this can touch usury limits, lending disclosure rules, or tax treatment that vary by state and by amount — details a general template can't know. Have an accountant or attorney review the actual terms before money changes hands based on this.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 8 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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