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Knowledge is power. The following checklist is designed as a quick reference to help investors ask the right questions before making an investment. Once your questions have been answered, contact the Montana State Auditor's office, to verify the information.

REMEMBER: The time to ask questions is before you invest your hard-earned money.

SELLER/AGENT INFORMATION

Today's Date
Seller/Agent
Company Business Name
Company Business Address
What are you offering?

1. How did you get my name?
2. Is this investment quaranteed?
3. What license(s) do you hold that authorizes you to sell this product or service?
4. Is this investment registered?
5. Please send me copies of the company's financial statements and a list of customers I can call.
6. What are the commissions and fees?
7. Send me a prospectus of offering material
8. Your telephone number so I can call you
9. Will you call my stockbroker/lawyer/banker with the same offer so I can ask for a second opinon?
10. how is my principal being used and will I have access to it?