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Questions to Ask at Your Financial ReviewTen Prompts for a Clear Meeting

A good financial review can help you feel confident about your money and your future. Asking the right questions can make the meeting more useful. Copy this list and bring it to your next review — or to a complimentary Atlas VirtualWealth session.


The Ten Questions

1

Have My Goals or Life Situation Changed?

Have I gotten married, had a baby, changed jobs, bought a house, or had any other big changes? How should my plan be updated?

2

Am I on Track to Reach My Goals?

Am I saving enough for retirement, a house, my children’s education, or other dreams? What do the numbers show?

3

Is My Investment Mix Still Right for Me?

Does my mix of stocks, bonds, and cash still match how much risk I’m comfortable with? Should we make any changes?

4

Am I Paying Too Much in Taxes?

Are there simple ways to save on taxes now or in the future? What should I do differently this year?

5

Do I Have Enough Protection If Something Goes Wrong?

Is my emergency fund enough? Do I have the right insurance (life, health, disability, home)? Is my will and estate plan up to date?

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6

How Are My Retirement Savings Doing?

Am I saving enough for retirement? Should I increase my contributions or make any catch-up payments?

7

What Fees Am I Paying?

How much am I paying in fees, and are they reasonable? Is the value I’m getting worth the cost?

8

What Should I Focus On Between Now and the Next Review?

What are the most important things I should do in the next 6–12 months?

9

How Is the Economy or Market Affecting My Plan?

Should we make any adjustments because of interest rates, inflation, or market changes?

10

What’s My Next Step?

What exactly should I do after this meeting to stay on track?

Simple Tips to Prepare

  • Bring your latest bank, investment, and retirement statements.
  • Think about any major changes in your life or worries you have about money.
  • Write down your own questions as well.

Remember

This is your money and your future. Ask anything — even if it feels basic. We put our clients’ interests above our own. We go at your pace and leave no question unanswered.


Frequently Asked Questions

Bring your latest bank, investment, and retirement statements. Think about any major life changes or money worries, and write down your own questions in addition to the list on this page.

An Atlas VirtualWealth session typically takes about 45 minutes. We go at your pace, with no obligation.

Yes. A complimentary Atlas VirtualWealth session is available with no pressure and no obligation. The goal is clarity on the questions that matter most to you.

Ready for a Clear Financial Review?

Book a complimentary Atlas VirtualWealth session. We’ll walk through the questions that matter most to you. No pressure. No obligation.

Takes about 45 minutes · We go at your pace

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Christopher J. Vargas, LUTCF®
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