How to add a Person
👤 What is a Person?
A Person represents any individual associated with a client’s wealth. There are three possible types of people you can create:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Owner | An individual who can be added as the beneficial owner of an asset or account. Only Owners can be assigned ownership of accounts. |
| Adviser | A person directly involved in managing your wealth (e.g., Family Office staff). |
| Contact | A person who is indirectly or peripherally involved in wealth management. |
🧑 How to Add, Modify, or Delete a Person
Follow the steps below to add, edit, or delete a person on the platform.
✅ Adding a Person
Step 1: Open the Add Menu
- Click the blue circular “+” icon in the top-right corner of the platform.
- A dropdown menu will appear.
Step 2: Select “People”
- From the dropdown, click “People” to open the Create Person modal.
Step 3: Fill Out the Form
- Complete the required and relevant fields.
- Fields marked with an asterisk (
*) are required.
| Field | Value (Example) | Required |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Hetty | ✅ |
| Last Name | Green | ✅ |
| Email Address | hetty@green.com | ❌ |
| Phone Number | 555-123-4567 | ❌ |
| Role | Owner | ✅ |
Step 4: Assign a Role
Choose one of the following roles based on the person’s relationship to the client:
| Role | Definition |
|---|---|
| Owner | A beneficial owner of an asset or account. |
| Adviser | Directly involved in managing client wealth. |
| Contact | Indirectly or peripherally involved. |
In this example, Hetty Green was assigned the role of Owner.
Step 5: Save the Entry
- Click “Create Person” at the bottom of the modal.
- The person will now appear in the People list.
✏️ Modifying a Person
Step 1: Locate the Person
- Use the search bar or scroll to find the person in the People list.
Step 2: Open the Actions Menu
- Click the vertical ellipsis (⋮) at the right side of the row.
Step 3: Select “Edit”
- This opens the Edit Person modal.
Step 4: Update the Fields
- Make any necessary changes (e.g., name, contact details, role).
Step 5: Save Changes
- Click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the modal.
🗑️ Deleting a Person
Step 1: Locate the Person
- Search within Datahub or use the global search (eyeglass icon) to find the person.
Step 2: Open the Actions Menu
- Click the vertical ellipsis (⋮) on the right side of their row.
Step 3: Click “Delete”
- Select “Delete” from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Confirm Deletion
- A confirmation modal will appear.
- Click “Delete” to permanently remove the person.
💡 Tips & Best Practices
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Use the Blue Plus (+) icon to add any type of entity, including people.
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Be cautious when deleting — deletion is permanent.
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Assign roles thoughtfully — roles influence ownership, permissions, and reporting logic.
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Only complete required fields; optional fields like email and phone can be left blank.