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ChFC HS 300: Financial Planning: Process and Environment > Ch.3 - Ethics, Professionalism, and Practice Standards > Flashcards

Ch.3 - Ethics, Professionalism, and Practice Standards Flashcards

1
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The number one influence on an executives ethical decision making is their…

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personal code of ethics

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Ethics represents the underlining aspect of trust between an advisor and…

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client

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3
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What holds businesses, the economy, and society together?

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Ethics

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4
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Laws are written based on what a government considers ___________________ of conduct.

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minimum standards

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5
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In order to be ethical an individual must follow the…

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law

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True or false. Legal problems are relatively clear cut and are more easily defined then ethical problems.

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True

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Laws can be written to address certain aspects of __________, such as stealing.

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morality

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8
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What are used as benchmarks to measure the conduct of an advisor?

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Ethical codes

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Holder of an American College designation is subject to the…

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professional pledge and 8 cannons.

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The American College professional pledge requires the holder of the designation to render services to others which, under the same circumstances, they would apply to…

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themselves.

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If you violate the American College pledge what are the consequences?

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Temporary or permanent suspension

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What are the eight canons of the American college code of ethics?
(HOPDECKS)

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  1. Honor and dignity
  2. Obey laws
  3. Publicize achievements
  4. Don’t dishonor the American College
  5. Encourage/help other professionals
  6. Continuing education
  7. Keep a record
  8. Support institutions
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If you violate the CFP Board’s Professional Standards code of ethics, what could be the consequence?

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You can lose your certification

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If someone violates the CFP Board’s code of ethics can you take them to court and sue them?

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No.

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Who does the CFP Board’s code of ethics apply to?

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Current CFP professionals and candidates for the certification

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What are the CFP 7 Code of Ethics Principles?

ICOCFPD

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7 Code of Ethics Principles

  1. Integrity
  2. Competence
  3. Objectivity
  4. Confidentiality
  5. Fairness
  6. Professionalism
  7. Diligence
17
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CFP Professional standards are established in their…

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Rules of Conduct

18
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For CFP professionals, what are the 6 Rules of Conduct?

DDCOOO

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  1. Defining the relationship with the prospect/client
  2. Disclosure to prospect/client
  3. Confidentiality of prospect/client information/property
  4. Obligations to prospect/client
  5. Obligations to employers
  6. Obligations to CFP Board
19
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CFP Board has Practice Standards that are organized on the financial planning domains and are intended to do what three things?
(EAE)

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  1. Establish norms
  2. Advance professionalism
  3. Enhance value
20
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Does the CFP Board’s Practice Standards have a step-by-step procedure for providing services?

21
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Name the six parts of the Practice Standards created by the CFP Board.

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100–1: (scope) defining the scope of engagement
200–1: (goals) determine clients financial goals, needs, and priorities
200–2: (data) get quantitative info
300–1: (analyze) analyze clients information
400–1: (recommendations) come up with financial alternatives
400–2: (plan) put together the recommended financial plan
400–3: (discuss) Present recommendations
500–1: (agree) agreed on the plan
500–2: (implement) select the products to be implemented
600–1: (monitor) monitor the plan

22
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Advisors should be encouraging the clients to purchase products, they should not…

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pressure the clients into buying products.

23
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What is a major component of the financial planning process?

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client-focused selling

24
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A professional should have 4 characteristics. What are they?

CASE

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  1. Code of Ethics
  2. Altruistic or unselfish
  3. Specialized knowledge
  4. Entry requirements
25
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Historically, courts held professionals to a higher standard than…

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non-professionals.

26
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The fiduciary standard of professional behavior places an expectation that professionals…

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put the clients best interest above anything else and know the law.

27
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What are the 9 hallmarks of professional behavior for a financial advisor?
(SKLARHEEM)

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Service
Know risk tolerance
Listening
Answering questions
Refer to experts
Handle matters appropriately
Education background 
Educate the client
Maintain knowledgebase
28
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7 themes for adviser code of ethics

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Best interest
Conduct themselves fairly, objectively, and honestly
Protect confidentiality
Disclose sufficient information
Continue education
Elevate the profession
Comply with laws

ChFC HS 300: Financial Planning: Process and Environment (12 decks)

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