Steve Stein, a local CFP® practitioner, recently met with one of his new clients, Merrell. During the course of the meeting Steve did the following things:

1.. Steve did not meet with Merrell until 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.

2.. In order to establish Merrell’s confidence in him, Steve told Merrell the names of several well known clients that currently do business with him.

3.. Steve asked Merrell several questions regarding Merrell’s family situation, hobbies, and activities.

Which of these actions would be considered inappropriate?

a. 3 only.

b. 1 and 2.

Cue ands.

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