1. What qualifications do you hold?
Ask which credentials and licenses apply to the services you need, and verify professional backgrounds.
Your Advisor Conversation Checklist
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Use these questions with any financial professional, including Enoch. Write down their answers and ask for supporting documents where appropriate.
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2. Which services are included?
Clarify the scope of planning, investment advice, insurance discussions, and ongoing support.
3. How are you compensated?
Ask for an explanation of fees, commissions, expenses, and any potential conflicts of interest.
4. In what capacity will you be working with me?
Ask when the professional is acting as an investment adviser, broker, or insurance representative and what standards apply.
5. How do you understand my goals?
Discuss how the professional learns about your household, responsibilities, priorities, and concerns.
6. How often will we communicate?
Ask about reviews, response expectations, and who supports you between meetings.
7. How do you coordinate with other professionals?
Understand the approach to collaborating with your CPA, attorney, or other advisors.
8. What happens when my life changes?
Ask how recommendations and priorities are revisited as your circumstances evolve.