_CE QUiz Template - July 2019

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1. Which of these is NOT considered a triggering event that would help a client realize a net unrealized appreciation tax break on a lump-sum distribution of company stock? *This question is required.

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2. Which of these asset classes had the highest annualized returns from 1999 to 2018? *This question is required.

3. Which of these assets had the most favorable standard deviation of rolling 20-year returns from 1970 to 2018? *This question is required.

4. Over the 30 rolling 20-year periods from 1970 to 2018, rebalancing the same seven-asset portfolio was advantageous to overall returns what percentage of the time? *This question is required.

5. Where does the phaseout income range for a single tax filer aiming for the qualified business income deduction begin? *This question is required.

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6. Which of these tax deductions will reduce both QBI and AGI? *This question is required.

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7. Which FINRA form must a broker-dealer file to request an eligibility proceeding if the firm faces a shutdown after it self-reports improper 12b-1 fee disclosures? *This question is required.

8. How much would this eligibility proceeding cost? *This question is required.

9. Which of these is NOT a requirement for the IRS to consider a trust a see-through instrument (thus making it eligible to be paid out over a beneficiary’s lifetime)? *This question is required.

10. Which of these funds has the least favorable expense ratio? *This question is required.

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11. First Name *This question is required.

12. Last Name *This question is required.

13. CFP Board ID Learn more about CFP Board Certification

14. IMCA ID Learn more about IMCA Certification

15. Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

Continuing Education Credit — July 2019