Ask 1st Round Interviewer for 2nd Round Help/Advice?

EDIT: Yeah don't do this guys, it's stupid, keeping this up just in case anybody else has the similarly stupid idea.

Is this something that's common/acceptable in the interview process? I had my 1st round last week with an analyst alum, I really clicked with the interviewer and crushed the technicals since they were easy. I thank you emailed 1st round interviewer and they said that it was a pleasure meeting me and to keep in touch throughout the process. Now I've moved onto the second round with a senior banker and am not sure what to expect in terms of technicals/behaviorals. Is it appropriate to reach out to 1st round interviewer and ask for advice? Does this fall under the category of "keeping touch"?

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Not worth it in my eyes. Keep it professional — if you end up getting the offer they’ll probably find out as well & you can connect then

 

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