What to do when a Steward Partners account holder dies
Report the death to Steward Partners at 1-866-694-7769
What happens to Steward Partners investment accounts after the account holder dies depends on how each account was titled. Beneficiary-designated and trust-owned accounts transfer directly. Accounts in the deceased's name alone go through the estate, and the executor or administrator works with Steward Partners to claim the funds.
Gather the account holder's full name, date of birth, and any known account or policy numbers before contacting Steward Partners.
Death claim process
Follow these steps to file a death claim with Steward Partners:
Filing a claim
What happens to each kind of account3
- Investment account
Steward Partners is an investment adviser and broker-dealer that places client assets with third-party clearing agents and custodians, such as Pershing, Raymond James, or Folio Investments, Inc. It states it is not a qualified custodian.1, 2, 3, 4
- Life insurance policy
Life insurance death benefits are claimed from the issuing insurance company.1
- Annuity
Annuity death benefits are claimed from the issuing insurance company.1
Not in Steward Partners's published guidance3
- A procedure for reporting a death
- A claim form
- A list of required documents
Sources
- stewardpartners.com
- emeraldhost.net
- reports.adviserinfo.sec.gov
- adviserinfo.sec.gov
- brokercheck.finra.org
Data sourced from Steward Partners primary sources (13 pages reviewed). How we research.
Steward Partners death claims support
Headquarters
Phone
Stamford Office
Mailing address
Website
Death notifications go through general customer service.
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