Retirement Planning Pre-Meeting in Austin, TX

Getting To Know You

Prior to setting a complimentary introductory conversation, we ask that you complete the questions below. They help you identify goals and help us put together an accurate proposal for you. Plan on about 10 – 15 minutes to zip through them. Once we receive these we will reach out with scheduling options.

Note: This is a secure form. Info is not publicly available. We do not ask for personal information such as date of birth, account details, etc.

First Name *

Last Name

Your Age *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code

Are you married?
YesNoDivorcedWidowed

If Yes, spouses name?

Do you have any children?
Yes, they are grown Yes, at least one is still a minor No

If yes above, do you (or your spouse) have any children from previous marriages?
Yes No

How did you hear about us, and/or find us?

Basics

Do you know what you spend on a monthly basis?
Yes, to the pennyApproximatelyNo, not really

Do you have personal debt other than a mortgage?
YesNoJust an auto loan

What are your primary financial planning goals/objective (check all that apply):
Determining when retirement is realisticCoordinating investments with tax planningSaving for college for children or grandchildrenUnderstanding and managing my investmentsAligning all the financial pieces toward a goalSaving for retirementReducing taxes

Other Goals - Please share any additional information related to your goals or areas where you are hoping we can assist.

Company Benefits

Do you or a spouse have any of the following types of benefit plans (check all that apply):
Deferred comp planESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)Stock Options (Restricted, ISO or NQs)Pension planSERP (Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan)

Real Estate/Mortgages

Do you own a home?
YesNo

Do you have a mortgage?
YesNo

Do you own any rental properties?
YesNo

Investments

When you add up values for all savings, investments, and retirement accounts you have approximately:

Which types of investments do you own (check all that apply)?
Money market accountCDs (certificates of deposit)Series E/EE/H/HH or I bondsMutual fundsIndex fundsExchange traded fundsIndividual stocksIndividual bondsVariable annuitiesFixed annuities

What is your primary investment objective?
Safety, preserving capitalIncome for upcoming retirementGrowth for future use

Are you currently working with an investment advisor?
Yes, but need a second opinionYes, but they don't offer planningSort of, but I think they mostly sell productsNo, I'm not working with a financial advisor.

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.

Insurance

Do you own any cash-value life insurance?
I doBoth my spouse and I doNoI don't know

Do you have long term care insurance?
I doBoth my spouse and I doNo

Do you have disability insurance?
I doBoth my spouse and I doMy spouse does but I don'tNoI don't know

Do you need help determining what types of insurance you should own?
YesNo

Retirement Readiness

Please check off which types of retirement accounts you (and/or your spouse) have (check all that apply):
IRAROTH IRASEPSIMPLE IRA401k403b457 planAnnuity (of any type)Profit sharing accountOther (we'll ask at meeting)

Have you started Social Security benefits?
YesNoThinking about it

Have you ever worked for the federal or state government, or worked overseas?
YesNoNot sure

Do you need to decide how or when to take a pension (lump sum vs annuity for example)?
YesNoI don't know

Estate Planning

Do you have a will?
YesNoI have a strong will. I just haven't put it on paper yet.

Do you have a trust?
YesNoI don't know

Is leaving assets to an heir or charity an important goal?
YesNoIf I have enough

Life Transition

Have you recently experienced a (check all that apply):
DivorceMarriageJob changeNew childInheritanceLoss of spouse

Tax Planning

Are you self-employed?
YesNo

Do you prepare your own income tax return?
YesNo

Please share the best DAYS/TIMES during business hours for meetings, any restrictions on meeting times, and anything else you think we need to know at this point:

Your Email - Best Email to use for scheduling. We do NOT send solicitations or add this to any lists.

Spouse Email - Best email to use for your spouse. We do NOT send solicitations or add this to any lists.

Phone Number - what is the best number to use to touch base regarding scheduling options?

Pre-Meeting Questions