Questions to Ask Clients

Generally, defined benefit plans are most suitable for clients who are age 45+ and who expect to have enough self-employment or small business income to contribute to a defined benefit plan for at least 3-5 years.

Questions to Uncover Side Income

Do you have income from work that is outside your regular job, such as:

Consulting

Serving as an independent corporate director

Patents

Book Royalties

Giving speeches

Questions for Spousal Income

Does your spouse work?

What kind of work does he/she do?

Does he/she get a W-2 for income tax purposes or do you file a separate tax schedule for his/her business income?