IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
General Documents
Recent pay stub
12 months of statements from spending account (or link accounts to software)
Employee benefits program information
Loan documents and other debt statements (mortgage, credit cards, auto loans, etc.
Partnership agreements, other business agreements
Divorce documents if applicable
Retirement/Investment Planning Documents
Recent IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), 403(b), stock options or other plan statements
Annuity policies and statements
Social Security statement
Investment/Brokerage account statements
Education savings account statements
Tax Planning Documents
Tax returns for last two years (more may be requested)
Estimated taxes if applicable
Asset Protection Documents
Life insurance policies and statements
Medical, homeowners, renters, auto insurance policies (declaration/summary pages)
Disability, umbrella, long term care insurance policies (declaration/summary pages)
Estate Planning Documents
Will, Living Will, Trusts
Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney
Other Important Documents
These may not be needed during the financial planning process, but they are essential and should be
maintained in a safe, easily accessible place.
Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Passport , Visa