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Q1 Age/Ages *

50-5959 1/2 - 7070 - 75Over age 75*Check all that apply

Q2. When will you retire? *Within 1 Year2-5 Years6-10 Years10-15 Years15+ yearsAlready Retired Why do we need this information? Your advisor will use this information to understand your retirement timeline and create the best plan for you.

Q3. How confident are you in your long term financial plan? *Very confidentSomewhat confidentNot confidentI don't have a plan Why do we need this information? Advisors will use this information to help evaluate your current financial plan or, if you don't have one, we will help you create one.

Q4. What activity is most important to you in retirement? *

TravelingSpending time with family and friendsPursuing hobbiesWorking part-timeOther*Check all that apply
Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor matches understand the kind of retirement you envision.

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Q5. Are you thinking about any large purchases in retirement? (i.e vacation home, RV etc.) *YesNoOther Why do we need this information? This information will help your advisor understand and help plan for your ideal retirement.

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Q6. How will you receive most of your income in retirement? *

Social SecurityPensionInvestmentsPassive Income from Real EstateOtherPlease check all that apply:

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Q7. Are you planning on relocating for retirement? *YesNoNot Sure Why do we need this information? This will help your financial advisor provide you with better retirement recommendations.

Q8. How would you characterize your overall health? *ExcellentGoodFairPoor Why do we need this information? This information will be provided to your advisor matches and may assist them in understanding more about your particular situation and potential needs.

Q9. How comfortable are you with investing? *Very comfortableSomewhat comfortableNot comfortable at all Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor matches understand your current level of comfort with investing and helps them pick the right investments for you. If you're not sure how to answer, just say you're somewhat comfortable.

Q10. I consider myself? *Saver - I want safe growth alternatives protected from stock market losses that earn conservative growth returnsInvestor - I want the majority of my money in the stock market and want to invest according to my stock market risk toleranceBoth – Saver and Investor Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor matches understand your current level of comfort with investing and helps them pick the right investments for you.

Q11. How much of your retirement savings would you like to protect from stock market losses while still earning conservative returns? *20%40%60%80 %None, I'm will to put all my money at risk in the stock market Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor matches understand your current level of comfort with investing and helps them pick the right investments for you.

Q12. How quickly would you like to improve your long-term financial strategy? *As soon as possibleWithin the next 3 monthsWithin the next yearNo specific timeframe / I don't want to make any changes Why do we need this information? Your advisor will use this information to understand your retirement timeline and create the best plan for you.

Q13. Are you married? *YesNo Why do we need this information? Marriage can have financial and tax implications. Knowing whether or not you're married helps your advisor matches understand your financial situation.

Q14. Do you own your home? *NoYes Why do we need this information? Owning a home has financial implications, from being an asset to liability for mortgage payments. An advisor can help you navigate the effects of home ownership.

Q15. Is your home paid off? *YesNo

Q16. Do you currently have children under 18? *NoYes, 1Yes, 2Yes, 3 or more Why do we need this information? Navigating financial planning when you have kids can be tough, but an advisor can help. This information lets your advisor matches know if you have children so they can adjust your financial plan.

Q17. Do You Have a Pension? *YesNoWhy do we need this information? So we get an understanding of where your guaranteed income will be coming from.

Q18. Have you started receiving your pension yet? *YesNoI need help with my choicesDoes not ApplyWhy do we need this information? So we get an understanding of when you will start receiving retirement income.

Q19. If you don’t have a pension, would you like to learn how to create your own Secure Guaranteed Retirement Plan? *YesNo

Q20. Do you own a business? *YesNo Why do we need this information? Owning a business has financial implications, from taxes to the financial effects of different forms of incorporation. An advisor can help you navigate the effects of owning a business.

Q21. Do you have any of the following? *

401k403b457TSPPlease check all that apply:

Q22. Do you have any IRA accounts? *

IRARoth IRAInherited IRAPlease check all that apply:

Q23. Do you have an emergency fund? *Yes, I have at least 6 months of all my bills in a savings/checking accountYes, I have at least 1 year of all my bills in a savings/checking accountNo Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor matches understand your current retirement savings.

Q24. What services are most important for a retirement advisor to provide?(Please check all that apply) *

Retirement Income PlanningInvestment Management expertiseTax KnowledgeEstate Planning informationWhy do we need this information? To understand how you will transition to retirement after you stop working.

Q25. Who is your current financial advisor? *My 401k,403b,457, TSP is handled at my CURRENT employer.My 401k, 403b, 457 TSP is handled at my FORMER employer.I have an advisor at a large bank, brokerage firm or an independent plannerI self-direct all of my investments.Why do we need this information? If you have an advisor and are looking for a second opinion, we will provide other qualified options.

Q26. Do any of the following apply to you? *I’m open to a second opinion, if it will substantially increase my income in retirement, potentially reduce my risk and still have continued growth.I have wealth that I’d like to divide with another advisorNo, I have a close relationship with my advisor and will never leave, even if you could improve my situation.No, I’m not interested in working with another advisor, (I just want advice for some questions I have) Why do we need this information? This information will help your advisor matches understand why you are leaving your old advisor and help them craft a plan that aligns more closely with your preferences.

Q27. If you have the funds, do you want to include a Long-Term Care Plan in your retirement plan? *Yes, I already have and LTC planYes, I want to know my optionsNo, I’m going to take my chances and Self Insure

Q28. Do you have or want to include a Permanent (not Term) Life Insurance plan into your retirement plan? *Yes, I already have permanent life insuranceYes, I want to know my optionsNo, I don’t want a permanent life policyNo, I don’t qualify for life insurance

Q29. Is leaving a legacy to your family / friends important to you? * *Yes, I want to know what my options areNo, I just need money/income for myselfNo, I just need money/income for myself & Spouse/significant other

Q30. Is leaving a charitable Legacy important to you? * *Yes, I definitely want to include this in my Legacy PlanYes, if there is anything left overNo, I don’t want to include any charities in my legacy plan

Q31. Consultations will be held through video-conferences *I am comfortable with Video-ConferencesI would like to meet at one of your Orange County offices Why do we need this information? This information helps us find you an advisor that can meet with you on your terms, whether that is online or in person.

Q32. Please estimate your household income. *Less than $40k$40k - $74,999$75k - $99,999$100k - $149k$150k - $250k$250k+ Why do we need this information? This information helps your advisor understand your financial situation and lifestyle.

Q33. Please estimate your total retirement savings (Include those in current or former employer plans) *Less than $100k$100k to $250k$250k to $500k$500k to $750k750 to 1 MillionOver 1 Million Why do we need this information? This information helps advisors understand how much you have to invest.

Q34. How did you hear about us? *Seminar / WorkshopOnlineReferralOther

Q35. My retirement savings are for? *Only MyselfMyself and my spouse/significant otherMyself and my spouse/significant other (if applicable) , then leave a legacy to those I/we love.

Q36 Regarding Debts: (excluding home & cars) *Debt-freeunder $25,000$25,000 - $50,000$50,000 - $100,000over $100,000

Q37. Is there anything else you would like to share about your situation?This is your opportunity to provide any additional information or ask your advisor something before your chat.

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