Transferring into an Open TD Ameritrade Account
To perform an account transfer into an already opened TD Ameritrade account:
Enabling Account Transfer
By default, this option is disabled. Follow the steps below to enable either for all clients or per-client.
Enabling Account Transfer for All Clients
- Navigate to Run Business > Firm Profile > OWM.
- Under Sections, select Transfer Asset.

Enabling Account Transfer for Individual Clients
- Navigate to Run Business > User Management > End-Client Access.
- Click Settings
for the client you want to adjust.
- Under Access, select Transfer Assets.
- Click Save.

Once an account has been opened at TDA, the Transfer tab in the Client Portal will allow users to transfer assets using an existing TDA account.
- Navigate to the Transfers tab.

- In the Account Transfers section, select the Account to transfer into.
- Select the type of firm to transfer from.

- Click Next.
- Complete the Request New Account Transfer form and click Next when complete.
- Select whether to initiate a Full Transfer or Partial Transfer.
- For Partial transfers, select the specific securities to fund the account.
- Click Next.
- When prompted, enter the Social Security Number and click Next.
- Carefully review the summary of the requested transfer. Click Sign Now to launch the e-signature process with Docusign.
Once the documents for the transfer have been digitally signed, the transfer request will be submitted.
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