​What to Ask

• How long have you been working as an advisor?

• Do you have any areas of focus or specialties?

• Have you worked with other investors in similar situations to mine?

• Will you work with other professionals assisting me, such as my accountant and lawyer?

• How often and by what means will you communicate with me?

• How will I be able to monitor my plan and track investment performance?

• What happens if changes in my life warrant updates to my plan?

• How are you compensated for your services?

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What to Bring

• Statements from pensions or other employer-benefit income

• Any outstanding debt balances that you feel is appropriate to share (mortgages, auto, credit card, business, equity line, etc.)

• Social Security information

• Two most recent federal income tax returns

• Statements from investment/Brokerage accounts

• Statements from retirement accounts and employee-sponsored benefit programs (401(k), 403(b), 457, etc.)

• Statements from annuities

• Estate planning documents (will, power of attorney, trust, etc.)

• Lift and disability insurance policies

• Long-term care insurance policies

• Contact information for your CPA and attorneys or other financial professionals (tax and estate) if applicable