2.4.1.2. Form CRS
Broker-dealers and investment advisers are required to deliver a 1–2 page summary of their relationship with a customer or client when they on-board a new customer or client. The information is summarized in a question and answer format on a required document called Form CRS. New customers should receive a copy of Form CRS at the beginning of the relationship, so that the form can be used to compare broker-dealers and investment advisors. Form CRS must contain information about:
• The relationship and services
• Fees and costs
• Conflicts of interest
• Standard of conduct
• Disciplinary history of the firm and its professionals
• An explanation of how a customer can obtain additional informati