Pre-Meeting Questions

Prior to scheduling a complimentary introductory conversation, we ask that you complete the questionnaire below. These questions are designed to help you better understand your overall financial picture. This should take you no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Upon receipt our firm will be in touch within one business day to schedule your introductory call.

Note: This is a secure form. Information submitted through this form is kept confidential.

Name *

First

Last

Your Age

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Are you married?

• Yes
• No
• Divorced
• Widowed

If you are married, what is your spouse's name?

First

Last

Spouse's Age

Do you have children?

• Yes, they are grown
• Yes, at least one is still a minor
• No

Do you or your spouse have children from previous marriages?

• Yes
• No

How did you hear about us?

Do you know what you spend on a monthly basis?

• Yes, to the penny
• Approximately
• No, not really

What are your primary financial planning goals?

• Determining when retirement is realistic
• Saving for college for children or grandchildren
• Aligning all the financial pieces toward a goal
• Reducing taxes
• Coordinating investments with tax planning
• Understanding and managing my investments
• Saving for retirement
• Other

Do you or a spouse have any of the following types of benefit plans?

• Deferred comp plan
• Pension plan
• Stock Options (Restricted, ISO or NQs)

Do you own a home?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a mortgage?

• Yes
• No

Do you own any rental properties?

• Yes
• No

When you add up values for all savings, investments, and retirement accounts you have approximately:Under $1,000,000$1,000,000 - $2,500,000$2,500,001 - $5,000,000$5,000,001 - $10,000,000$10,000,000 +

Which types of investments do you own?

• Money market account
• Series E/EE/H/HH or I bonds
• Index funds
• Individual stocks
• Variable annuities
• CDs (certificates of deposit)
• Mutual funds
• Exchange traded funds
• Individual bonds
• Fixed annuities

What is your primary investment objective?

• Safety, preserving capital
• Income for upcoming retirement
• Growth for future use

Are you currently working with a financial professional?

• Yes, for some of my investments
• Yes, but they don't review my tax return
• No, but I have in the past
• No, I am not working with a financial professional

Are you currently working with an investment advisor?

• Yes, but need a second opinion
• Yes, but they don't offer planning
• Sort of, but I think they mostly sell products
• No, I'm not working with a financial advisor

How involved do you prefer to be in the investment process?

• I want to be informed, but not involved
• I want to enjoy retirement and not think about financial markets
• I love investing and keep up with markets daily

Are you looking for a firm to manage your investments?

• Yes, I prefer to delegate
• Maybe, if I trusted their philosophy, approach and pricing
• No, this is not something I would delegate

Do you own any cash-value life insurance?

• I do
• No
• Both my spouse and I do
• I don't know

Do you have long term care insurance?

• I do
• Both my spouse and I do
• No

Please select which types of retirement accounts you (and/or your spouse) have):

• IRA
• ROTH IRA
• SEP
• SIMPLE IRA
• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 plan
• Annuity (of any type)
• Profit sharing account
• Other (we will ask when meeting)

Have you started receiving Social Security benefits?

• Yes
• No
• Thinking about it

Do you need to decide how or when to take a pension?

• Yes
• No
• I don't know

For example, lump sum and annuity are different ways to take a pension.

Do you have a will?

• Yes
• No
• I have a strong will. I just haven't put it on paper yet.

Do you have a trust?

• Yes
• No
• I don't know

Is leaving assets to an heir or charity an important goal to you?

• Yes
• No
• If I have enough

Have you recently experienced any of the following?

• Divorce
• Marriage
• Job change
• New child
• Inheritance
• Loss of spouse

Are you self-employed?

• Yes
• No

Do you prepare your own income tax return?

• Yes
• No

Best times for meetings *

Please share the best DAYS and TIMES during business hours for meetings, any restrictions on meeting times, and anything else you think would be helpful for us to know.

Your Email *

What is the best email address to use for scheduling with you? We do NOT send solicitations or add your email address to any lists.

Your Spouse's Email

What is the best email address to use to communicate with your spouse. We do NOT send solicitations or add your email address to any lists.

Phone Number

What is the best number to use for scheduling questions?

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