There is a study session offered the day before the exam and I have heard that is extremely helpful as well but I wasn't able to attend.  

He's got quite a history and we had a great session talking about 1031 exchanges.  

They have monthly meet-ups that include an educational component and speed-networking sessions.  

Looking for a CPA who I can pay for a Skype session to talk through some tax stuff.

This upcoming meeting is an open discussion and Q & A session.

People like that are here on BP as a great resource, and without a 1-on-1 session its more disconnected then them just conversing with them on the forum. 

I am not one to gamble like that.If I am going to gamble then I go to Las Vegas and play black jack.

FYI usually this is done before the court session starts,, the clerk ask the parties present if anyone would like to consider MEDIATION, your case is then set aside while you meet with the mediator,, you go out to  meet with a mediator in separate room and come up with a payment agreement. if possible,,  you then go back into court, give your case file back to the clerk and your case is back in the line up to be heard,, if the payment agreement is suitable the judge issues the findings as such, the payment agreement states if any payments are missed the writ will be enforced. 

Currently the law is not being enforced but Jeff Sessions who will most likely be the next Attorney General has stated he does not support the Cole Memo which prevents the federal prosecution of most marijuana cases in states that allow the sale of marijuana. 

When you get into more continual transactions and more advanced planning sessions with that requested adviser, a face to face, golf, lunch type relationship might be what someone is needing.