{"id":34918,"date":"2023-12-07T05:05:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T05:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/financial-planning-data-gathering-process\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:46:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:46:53","slug":"financial-planning-data-gathering-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/financial-planning-data-gathering-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Planning Data Gathering Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"initiate-client-data-request\"> \n <h2>Initiate client data request<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   This task serves as the starting point for gathering the necessary data from the client for the financial planning process. It involves reaching out to the client and requesting them to provide their personal and financial information. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Name <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Email <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Phone Number <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"collect-clients-personal-information\"> \n <h2>Collect client's personal information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, we collect the client's personal details such as their age, marital status, and dependent information. This information is essential for understanding their financial needs and goals. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Client Age <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Marital Status <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Single \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Married \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Divorced \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Widowed \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Number of Dependents <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"gather-clients-financial-goals\"> \n <h2>Gather client's financial goals<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Understanding the client's financial goals is crucial for developing an effective financial plan. This task involves gathering information on short-term and long-term financial goals, such as buying a house, saving for children's education, or planning for retirement. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Short-Term Financial Goals <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Long-Term Financial Goals <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"understand-clients-risk-tolerance\"> \n <h2>Understand client's risk tolerance<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Determining the client's risk tolerance is essential for creating an investment strategy that aligns with their preferences. In this task, we assess the client's comfort level with investment risk and their willingness to take on potentially higher or lower-risk investments. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Risk Tolerance <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Conservative \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Moderate \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Aggressive \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"collect-clients-current-income-details\"> \n <h2>Collect client's current income details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   To develop an accurate financial plan, it is important to gather information about the client's current income sources. This task involves documenting their salary, bonuses, investments, rental income, or any other sources of income. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Annual Salary <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Investment Income <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Rental Income <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"gather-information-on-clients-financial-obligations\"> \n <h2>Gather information on client's financial obligations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Understanding the client's financial obligations, such as loans, mortgages, or outstanding debts, is crucial for creating a comprehensive financial plan. This task involves collecting information on their monthly debt payments and outstanding balances. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Monthly Debt Payments <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Outstanding Loan Balances <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"collect-information-on-clients-current-investments\"> \n <h2>Collect information on client's current investments<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   To assess the client's existing investment portfolio, this task involves gathering information on their current investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate holdings. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Stocks <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Bonds <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Mutual Funds <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Real Estate <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-client-financial-information\"> \n <h2>Approval: Client Financial Information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Collect client's personal information<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Gather client's financial goals<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Understand client's risk tolerance<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Collect client's current income details<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Gather information on client's financial obligations<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Collect information on client's current investments<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"gather-clients-tax-return-information\"> \n <h2>Gather client's tax return information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   To gain insights into the client's tax situation and identify potential tax strategies, this task involves collecting the client's tax return information, including income statements, deductions, and any other relevant documents. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Tax Return Documents <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"collect-details-on-clients-estate-plan\"> \n <h2>Collect details on client's estate plan<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Understanding the client's estate planning goals and arrangements is important for the overall financial plan. In this task, we collect information on their will, trusts, beneficiaries, and any other relevant details. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Existence of Will (Yes\/No) <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Estate Planning Documents <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Will \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Trust \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Power of Attorney \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"understand-clients-future-income-expectations\"> \n <h2>Understand client's future income expectations<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, we gather information on the client's expected future income, such as salary advancements, business growth, or potential inheritances. Understanding their future income expectations helps in creating a realistic financial plan. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Expected Future Income Sources <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"gather-details-on-clients-insurance-coverage\"> \n <h2>Gather details on client's insurance coverage<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   To ensure the client's financial security, it is crucial to understand their existing insurance coverage. This task involves collecting information on their life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, and any other types of insurance policies. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Life Insurance Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Health Insurance Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Property Insurance Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Other Insurance Policies <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-client-insurance-details\"> \n <h2>Approval: Client Insurance Details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Gather details on client's insurance coverage<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"collect-information-on-clients-retirement-plans\"> \n <h2>Collect information on client's retirement plans<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   To evaluate the client's retirement readiness, this task involves gathering details on their retirement plans, including 401(k), IRA, pension, or any other retirement savings vehicles. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> 401(k) Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> IRA Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Pension Details <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Other Retirement Plans <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"gather-information-on-clients-ongoing-expenses\"> \n <h2>Gather information on client's ongoing expenses<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Understanding the client's current expenses is important for creating a realistic financial plan. This task involves collecting information on their monthly expenses, including housing costs, utilities, transportation, and other living expenses. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Monthly Housing Costs <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Monthly Utilities Expenses <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"synthesize-and-analyze-gathered-information\"> \n <h2>Synthesize and analyze gathered information<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, we consolidate and analyze all the gathered information to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client's financial situation. This step helps in identifying opportunities and potential challenges for creating an effective financial plan. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Analyze Gathered Data <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Assess Financial Goals \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Evaluate Risk Tolerance \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review Current Income Details \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Analyze Financial Obligations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Assess Investment Portfolio \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       6 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Review Tax Return Information \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       7 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Evaluate Estate Plans \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       8 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Assess Future Income Expectations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       9 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Analyze Insurance Coverage \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       10 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Evaluate Retirement Plans \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       11 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Analyze 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