CE Quiz Template - April 2018

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1. From 2008 to 2017, which Vanguard bond fund pairing with the Vanguard 500 index (VFINX) had the best overall return? *This question is required.

2. Which bond fund pairing with the VFINX had the worst overall return during the same time period? *This question is required.

3. During the 2008 financial crisis, which of these fund categories had the best return? *This question is required.

4. In which year will the new tax law’s doubling of the estate tax exemption end? *This question is required.

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5. Under the new tax law, at what percentage is the income tax deduction for pass-through businesses? *This question is required.

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6. Which new and amended FINRA rules, effective as of Feb. 5, allow advisory firms to place a hold on accounts if they suspect financial exploitation? *This question is required.

7. To qualify for the Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative reprieve from monetary penalties, advisors must notify the SEC of their intention to self-report failures to disclose conflicts of interest relating to share classes by what date? *This question is required.

8. Which of these funds has had the best annualized 10-year return since the 2008 financial crisis, at over 20%? *This question is required.

9. As part of the new federal budget, an additional tier of Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount Medicare Part B premium surcharges will be introduced, in 2019, at a MAGI threshold of how much for married couples? *This question is required.

10. Which IRS tax-filing form is specifically geared toward filers age 65 or older, who may need to report Social Security benefits, pensions and retirement account distributions? *This question is required.

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 — April 2018