How to name beneficiaries and fund a trust at Rockefeller Capital Management
Covers 6 investment, and 4 retirement accounts — beneficiaries must be updated in-branch
Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Capital Management, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
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Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Capital Management, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
WebsiteLearn more→
Private Advisor team (Rockefeller operates no separate claims or estate-services department)
Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Financial LLC, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
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Verified Jul 2026
There are two ways to keep your Rockefeller Capital Management investment accounts out of probate: adding beneficiary designations and retitling eligible accounts into a revocable living trust. Which approach works best depends on the account type and your overall estate plan.
Each of Rockefeller Capital Management's 10 investment accounts has different rules for how it transfers at death. The sections below explain the options for each.
Individual Brokerage AccountJoint Brokerage Account (JTWROS)Discretionary Managed AccountGlobal Family Office AccountTrust Investment AccountDirected Trust Account
1
Schedule a meeting with your Rockefeller Private Advisor at your local office (over 40 offices; find yours at https://www.rockco.com/about-rcm/locations/)
2
Request the appropriate beneficiary paperwork (transfer-on-death registration for brokerage and advisory accounts, retirement beneficiary designation for IRAs)
3
Provide beneficiary information:
- Full legal name, date of birth, SSN, address, and percentage allocation for each beneficiary
- For trusts as beneficiaries: trust name, date established, trustee name, and trust EIN
4
Sign the completed form with your advisor
5
Confirm the designation appears on your account statement
Required Documents
- Trust name, date established, and tax ID (EIN or SSN)
Special Requirements
- All beneficiary changes are managed through your Private Advisor. Rockefeller does not publish its account forms, and rockco.com offers no online beneficiary tool
- The custodian of record is National Financial Services LLC (Fidelity), so the registration change is effected at the custodian and will appear on the custodian statement as well as your Rockefeller reporting
- Spousal consent may be required in community property states
- IRA beneficiary designations use a separate form from brokerage TOD designations
- Named beneficiaries override your will
Sources
Data sourced from Rockefeller Capital Management primary sources (21 pages reviewed). How we research.
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Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Capital Management, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
WebsiteLearn more→
Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Capital Management, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
WebsiteLearn more→
Private Advisor team (Rockefeller operates no separate claims or estate-services department)
Phone(212) 549-5100
Mailing Address
Rockefeller Financial LLC, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10111
WebsiteNotify online→
Verified Jul 2026
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