Every RetirementCheck101 introduction arrives with a complete, self-documented retirement profile — contribution gaps, plan types, income, horizon, and risk tolerance — before you say a word. Not a clicked form. A committed prospect.
"Advisors spend thousands on SmartAsset or Ramsey leads and get contact rates under 10%."
Every platform claims to deliver qualified leads. Here's what the data shows — and how RetirementCheck101 is built differently from the ground up.
| RetirementCheck101 | SmartAsset AMP | Zoe Financial | Ramsey SmartVestor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What you receive | ✓ Complete 12-point retirement profile with every introduction | Name + email from a form submission | Name + email, advisor-matched | Name + email from Ramsey site visitors |
| Intent signal | ✓ 20-min self-documented retirement gap analysis | ~ Clicked a matching form | ~ Clicked a matching form | ~ Clicked a matching form |
| Lead exclusivity | ✓ 100% exclusive per advisor market | ✗ Shared with multiple advisors | ~ Partially curated | ✗ Shared with 3 advisors per lead |
| Prospect asset profile | ✓ Contribution gaps, plan types, income quantified | ~ Self-reported asset range (~$1.15M avg) | ~ Fee-only clients, limited profile | ✗ Debt-focused audience, $50K–$100K avg assets |
| Cost structure | ✓ Flat monthly subscription | ~ ~$5,000/month subscription | ✗ Perpetual % of AUM — pay forever on every client | ~ Monthly flat fee to program |
| Advisor requirements | ✓ Registered fiduciary | ✓ SEC-registered, no disqualifying disclosures | ✗ Fee-only only, CFP/CPA/CFA required, dual interview | ~ Commission-based advisors accepted |
| Retirement planning focus | ✓ 100% — every prospect is retirement-planning | ~ General wealth management | ~ General wealth management | ~ Debt payoff to investing pipeline |
| Data received with introduction | ✓ Full profile: income, plan type, gaps, age, spouse, risk, horizon | ✗ Name, email, asset tier only | ✗ Name, email, asset tier only | ✗ Name, email only |
Sources: Advisor Perspectives (Feb 2024), Prospeo Financial Services Benchmarks (2026), Ramsey Solutions SmartVestor program documentation, SmartAsset AMP public materials. RetirementCheck101 pricing subject to availability.
Market availability, pricing, and sample introduction profiles — delivered directly. No sales call required to get the information.
SmartAsset sends a name and an asset tier. RetirementCheck101 sends a file. Here's what you'll know before you make the first call.
Illustrative profile based on 2025 IRS limits. Actual data from completed questionnaire.
Tell us your target market geography, ideal client profile, and AUM range. We confirm availability in your area and set your subscription.
Individuals work through the 12-section RetirementCheck101 questionnaire. Those who opt in to advisor contact are matched to you by geography and profile fit.
Full retirement profile lands in your inbox. Contact details, gap analysis, plan data, and suggested conversation openers — everything needed for a warm, informed first call.
Flat subscription. Exclusive introductions. Cancel anytime after the first 90 days.
5 exclusive introductions per month with full retirement profiles. Ideal for solo advisors building a retirement-focused pipeline.
10 exclusive introductions per month plus priority matching. Designed for advisors ready to scale a retirement-specialist practice.
Compare: SmartAsset AMP ~$5,000/month for shared leads. Zoe Financial: perpetual % of AUM on every closed client, no exit. RetirementCheck101: flat fee, exclusive, yours to keep.
Tell us about your practice. We'll confirm market availability and schedule a 15-minute call to review your profile and onboarding.