The goal is to see if we’re a good match and whether I can genuinely help with what you’re trying to accomplish.
Getting to Know You
Tell me about yourself and what brought you here today.
- What’s your current situation? (work, family, life stage)
- What made you think about getting financial help now?
- Have you worked with an advisor before?
How do you like to work with people?
- Are you a “check in quarterly” person or more hands-on?
- Email, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings?
- Do you like to be involved in decisions or prefer to delegate?
The Big Picture
What are you hoping to accomplish?
- What are your biggest financial goals right now?
- What worries keep you up at night about money?
- If we’re successful together, what would that look like in 2-3 years?
Tell me about your current financial life:
- How’s your cash flow? Saving regularly or living paycheck to paycheck?
- Do you feel organized with your money or is it scattered?
- What accounts do you have? (401k, savings, investment accounts)
- Any big debts? (mortgage, student loans, credit cards)
Quick Snapshot
Assets (rough numbers are fine):
- Emergency savings: $____
- Retirement accounts: $____
- Other investments: $____
- Home value: $____
Debts:
- Mortgage balance: $____
- Other debts: $____
Monthly picture:
- Income: $____
- Typical monthly savings: $____
Working Together
What kind of help are you looking for?
- Investment management
- Retirement planning
- Getting organized
- Tax planning
- Insurance review
- Just someone to talk through decisions
Any questions about how this works or what I do?
Wrap Up
Based on our conversation:
- Does this feel like something that could be helpful?
- What would be a good next step?
- Any concerns or hesitations?
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