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Portfolio Summary Performance vs Benchmark Asset Allocation Analysis Risk Metrics Recommendations Action Items

Client Portfolio Review

Use this template to portfolio review template for [client type].

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Finance
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Portfolio Summary

Provide a high-level overview: total market value, net contributions/withdrawals during the period, and total return. Include inception date and account type.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Performance vs Benchmark

Present period returns (QTD, YTD, 1-year, 3-year, since inception) compared against the relevant benchmark. Use a table showing the portfolio return, benchmark return, and excess return for each period.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Asset Allocation Analysis

Show the current allocation versus the target IPS allocation. Identify any deviations outside policy ranges. Use a table with current weight, target weight, and variance.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Metrics

Report key risk statistics: standard deviation, Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, beta, and portfolio duration (if applicable). Use a table comparing portfolio metrics to benchmark.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Recommendations

Provide specific, actionable investment recommendations based on the analysis: rebalancing actions, manager changes, allocation shifts, and rationale for each.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Action Items

List concrete next steps with owners and deadlines. Use tables for all quantitative data. Include specific dollar amounts and percentages.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.

Role Name Date Notes
Preparer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Reviewer [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Approver [Name] [Date] [Notes]
Template Guide

How to Use the Client Portfolio Review Template

When to Use This Template

Deploy this template during scheduled client reviews, regulatory compliance checks, or when portfolio drift exceeds policy thresholds.

  • Quarterly or annual client meetings mandated by investment policy statements
  • After major market movements cause asset allocation drift beyond tolerance bands
  • Before rebalancing decisions or when evaluating manager performance against benchmarks

What This Template Covers

This template produces a comprehensive portfolio assessment with performance data, risk metrics, and actionable investment recommendations.

  • Portfolio performance versus benchmark across multiple time periods with excess returns
  • Current versus target asset allocation showing deviations from IPS policy ranges
  • Risk statistics including Sharpe ratio, standard deviation, beta, and rebalancing action items

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Most reviews fail by presenting raw data without context, ignoring benchmark comparisons, or omitting clear next steps.

  • Using irrelevant benchmarks that don't match portfolio strategy or risk profile
  • Reporting performance without explaining allocation drift or risk-adjusted return deterioration
  • Leaving recommendations vague without specific dollar amounts, timelines, or responsible parties assigned

Template Structure

What the Client Portfolio Review Template Includes

Use this finance template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Portfolio Summary

Provide a high-level overview: total market value, net contributions/withdrawals during the period, and total return. Include inception date and account type.

2

Performance vs Benchmark

Present period returns (QTD, YTD, 1-year, 3-year, since inception) compared against the relevant benchmark. Use a table showing the portfolio return, benchmark return, and excess return for each period.

3

Asset Allocation Analysis

Show the current allocation versus the target IPS allocation. Identify any deviations outside policy ranges. Use a table with current weight, target weight, and variance.

4

Risk Metrics

Report key risk statistics: standard deviation, Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, beta, and portfolio duration (if applicable). Use a table comparing portfolio metrics to benchmark.

5

Recommendations

Provide specific, actionable investment recommendations based on the analysis: rebalancing actions, manager changes, allocation shifts, and rationale for each.

6

Action Items

List concrete next steps with owners and deadlines. Use tables for all quantitative data. Include specific dollar amounts and percentages.

Recommended Structure

Write a Client Portfolio Review document in a professional, advisory tone suitable for presentation to clients. Structure with:

Portfolio Summary

Provide a high-level overview: total market value, net contributions/withdrawals during the period, and total return. Include inception date and account type.

Performance vs Benchmark

Present period returns (QTD, YTD, 1-year, 3-year, since inception) compared against the relevant benchmark. Use a table showing the portfolio return, benchmark return, and excess return for each period.

Asset Allocation Analysis

Show the current allocation versus the target IPS allocation. Identify any deviations outside policy ranges. Use a table with current weight, target weight, and variance.

Risk Metrics

Report key risk statistics: standard deviation, Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, beta, and portfolio duration (if applicable). Use a table comparing portfolio metrics to benchmark.

Recommendations

Provide specific, actionable investment recommendations based on the analysis: rebalancing actions, manager changes, allocation shifts, and rationale for each.

Action Items

List concrete next steps with owners and deadlines.

Use tables for all quantitative data. Include specific dollar amounts and percentages.

Example Filled Template

Annual Portfolio Review — High Net Worth Individual Accounts

Client: Redacted (HNWI-0482) | Review Date: January 15, 2026 | Advisor: Senior Wealth Manager

Portfolio Summary

Metric Value
Total Market Value (12/31/2025) $8,425,000
Beginning Value (01/01/2025) $7,850,000
Net Contributions $200,000
Investment Gain $375,000
Total Return (2025) +4.8%
Account Type Revocable Trust
Inception Date March 2019

Performance vs Benchmark

Period Portfolio Benchmark (60/40) Excess Return
Q4 2025 +1.2% +1.0% +0.2%
YTD 2025 +4.8% +4.3% +0.5%
1-Year +4.8% +4.3% +0.5%
3-Year (annualized) +6.2% +5.8% +0.4%
Since Inception (annualized) +7.1% +6.5% +0.6%

Benchmark: 60% S&P 500 TR / 40% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.

Asset Allocation Analysis

Asset Class Current % Target % Variance Status
US Large Cap Equity 38% 35% +3% Within range
US Small/Mid Cap Equity 12% 10% +2% Within range
International Equity 14% 15% -1% Within range
Fixed Income — Core 22% 25% -3% Within range
Alternatives (Hedge Funds) 8% 10% -2% Within range
Cash 6% 5% +1% Within range

All allocations are within policy bands (±5%). No mandatory rebalancing required.

Risk Metrics

Metric Portfolio Benchmark Commentary
Annualized Std Dev (3-yr) 10.8% 11.2% Slightly lower volatility
Sharpe Ratio (3-yr) 0.57 0.52 Better risk-adjusted return
Max Drawdown (2025) -6.1% -6.8% Downside protection held
Beta vs. benchmark 0.95 1.00 Modestly defensive positioning

Recommendations

  1. Rebalance fixed income (+$85K): Redirect upcoming February contribution entirely to core bonds to close the -3% underweight before anticipated rate stabilization
  2. Increase international exposure (+$42K): Add to international developed markets ETF to move from 14% toward the 15% target
  3. Trim US large cap (-$50K): Take profits on overweight US large cap position to fund bond and international additions
  4. Alternatives review: Schedule call with hedge fund manager regarding strategy drift observed in Q3–Q4

Action Items

Action Owner Target Date
Execute rebalancing trades Portfolio Manager Feb 1, 2026
Schedule alternatives manager call Advisor Jan 31, 2026
Update IPS for 2026 (if changes needed) Advisor + Client Feb 15, 2026
Confirm tax-loss harvesting opportunities Tax Advisor Jan 25, 2026
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