<prompt> Human: He is financial planner for a certain company, and recently has been texting me asking me to meet and: mostly just looking to share what I do for informational purposes. Also so that you know what I do so that I could possibly be a resource for you or someone you know in the future. Its nothing for sales or anything:This seems exactly like a sales pitch to me- anyone with experience here? Im not close with him at all anymore. What does he have to gain here unless commission?ThanksEdit: Thanks reddit, youve confirmed my suspicions. I think its very sad that someone I was once close to would just come after my money like this as it is very shallow IMO. I will be peacefully cutting all ties with him- thanks again.Another edit: No I do not think financial planners are evil, no I do not think they are scum- My point is the clear moral dilemma of someone using old friends to make money THEN lying and saying it is purely a get together for good times. If you want to sell me something, at least have the gall to tell me so I can deny or accept you directly.Assistant: Is he a broker? Brokers call themselves financial planners, but they are commissioned sales people, just like car salespeople. This does not make them de facto bad people, but it is the first question one should investigate.If you ever are interested in a financial planner, look for someone who is a fiduciary and paid only by the hour, not affiliated with any financial products firm.Human: The official link to his page on their website says financial planner so as far as I can guess thats what he is. Wow it feels sad knowing friends who were once very close would do something like this. So shallow  <response>: Nothing wrong with a friend as a fee-based planner, but only if he has a CFP designation. 