AI follow-up questions in FactFind
Summary
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Add an AI Follow-up questions step at the end of any FactFind template that includes Financial Objectives.
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AI Follow-up questions are generated for clients to gain a deeper understanding of their financial objectives, based on the book Soul of Wealth by Daniel Crosby and the PERMA model.
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Questions are AI-generated, shown as open text fields, and clearly labelled as AI.
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Data isn’t shared to train any model and is handled securely.
Description
AI Follow-up Questions deepen adviser-client conversations by asking short, relevant prompts based on a client’s Financial Objectives. They’re designed to surface motivations and light wellbeing considerations, helping advisers connect advice to what truly matters.
In any FactFind template that contains Financial Objectives, a new final step called Follow-up questions is added.
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This step includes:
If the toggle is off, the Follow-up step won’t appear in the FactFind.
What clients see
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The last step shows short, plain-English prompts as individual open-text questions.
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For couples, each member gets their own set.
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We explicitly note that “These questions were generated by AI.”
Privacy & security
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Data is not used to train any models.
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Data used for AI follow-ups is handled within Timeline’s secure environment in line with our data protection policies.
Example
Client’s Financial Objectives (example):
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Cover my brother’s long-term care costs.
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Spend more holidays in Switzerland.
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Retire at 60 with a comfortable income.
AI Follow-up questions (client view):
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What inspired you to make your brother's care fees a top priority right now?
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Why are holidays in Switzerland especially appealing or important for you?
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How do you see balancing support for your brother with spending on Swiss trips?
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When you imagine achieving these goals, what does it add to your everyday life?
Conclusion
AI Follow-up Questions help advisers move beyond numbers to the why behind a client’s plan—without adding friction. They’re optional, client-first, secure, and easily enabled per template.
Start using them to spark richer conversations, uncover trade-offs early, and deliver more personal, meaningful advice. If you need help or have feedback on question quality, contact your Timeline representative or support.
