What to Bring to Your First Meeting?

We know life is busy and taking time out of your schedule can be a challenge. We want to make the most of our time together. Gathering documents and log in information for your online accounts goes a long way towards making us more efficient during our meeting. 

Suggested List of Items

Below is a list of items. Don't worry if you can't find everything or if some items don't apply to you. Just bring what seems relevant to our meeting.   

• Most recent pay stub

• Most recent tax return

• Current monthly living expenses or budget

• Employer benefits information

• Employer retirement accounts, current plans and previous employer plans

•  Savings or Money Market balances

•  CDs (Certificates of Deposits) When do these mature?  Rate?

•  Life Insurance other than through your employer

•  Disability Insurance other than through your employer

•  Long Term Care Insurance

•  Debt: Balance, payment, term and rate including your mortgage, credit card, car loan, etc.

•  Social Security Estimates (available on www.ssa.gov)

Thoughts to ponder:

•  What are your goals?

•  What is top of mind regarding your finances?

•  How do you view financial market fluctuations? How have you reacted to them in the past?

•  Do you have estate documents such as a will, trust or powers of attorney?

•  Do you have any big events coming up or any planned major purchases?

•  If not already retired:

  • When would you like to retire?

  • What net monthly income would you like to have in retirement?

•  Is leaving a legacy to your children or grandchildren important to you?