Same situation here. Far from trying to push me into something, he was very open to ending the conversation once I told him I wasn't interested in pursuing a career in financial services. Direct guy, but polite.
Brian is looking for people who might consider financial planning as a career change, or even part time working towards a transition. I'm going to meet with him to discuss the field, and he is very disarming to talk to. He suggested I call to cancel if I rethink things and decide I don't want to talk, since he knows the field is not for everyone.