How to Check Your Account Balance

This video will show you how check your account balance

Regularly monitoring your account balance helps you stay informed about your current financial position, ensuring you know exactly how much you have saved and invested for retirement. 

This can help identify underperforming assets, allowing you to make adjustments to your portfolio to optimize revenue. Plus, it can ensure you have enough cash to meet required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations or pounce on timely investment opportunities.

In this article, we’ve outlined step-by-step instructions for checking your account balance through the Entrust Client Portal.

1. 1. Navigate to Assets Tab: After logging in to the Entrust Client Portal, click on the "Assets" tab at the top of the page.
   2. Select the Account: If you have multiple accounts, specify which account you want to view. If you have only one account, it will automatically be selected.
   3. View Asset Details: Scroll down to see all the assets in the selected account. The assets are categorized by type (e.g., real estate, LLCs, convertible notes, etc.).
   4. Understand the Columns:
2. 1. • Asset Class/Description: The name and type of the asset.
      • Units/Shares/Face Value: The number of units or shares, or the face value of the asset.
      • Cost Basis: The original investment amount.
      • Market Price: The value of each unit or share. If no specific units or shares were purchased, it may show as $1 per share or the actual investment amount.
      • Market Value: The most current value provided. If no updated documentation was provided, it will show the original investment amount.

By following these steps, you can easily check your account balance and view details about your assets through the Entrust Client Portal