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1
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Conduct deemed unacceptable bar definition

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always bar an individual from being certified
- NO recourse

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Conduct deemed unacceptable bar list

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  • theft, embezzlement, tax fraud & other financial/tax crimes
  • felony conviction of any degree or murder/rape EVER
  • violent crime within 5 yrs
  • revocation of financial professional license
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Conduct deemed presumptive bar definition

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behavior ‘presumed’ unacceptable and will bar certification
- unless individual pteitions Discplinary & Ethics Commission (DEC)

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Conduct deemed presumptive bar list

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  • two+ personal/business bankruptcies
  • felony of violent crimes (not murder/rape) occurred >5yrs ago
  • nonviolent crimes (perjury,etc within 5 yrs)
  • revocation/suspension of nonfinancial professional license
  • suspension of financial professional license
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Dodd-Frank Act assets < $100mil

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register with the state
- midsized investors have assets between $25mil-$100mil

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Dodd-Frank Act assets > $110mil

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register with SEC

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Dodd-Frank Act assets between $100-$110mil

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choice to register with state or SEC

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To register with SEC, you need to file

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Form ADV

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To withdraw registration from SEC, you need to file

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Form ADV-W

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RIA must file ____ and ____ annually

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  • ADV Part 1
  • Schedule I
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Form ADV Part 1 A & B (not part of client brochure)

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firm name
- background (Executives)
- U4 marks for firm and stake holders

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Form ADV Part 2 A & B (makes up client brochure)

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firm and advisor info
- compensation and fees
- education
- investment objectives & strategies
- conflicts of interest (proprietary funds)

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Form ADV Part 3

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  • client ‘relationship’ summary (aka CRS)
  • help retail investors understand differences between brokers & advisors
  • written in plain English, concise, provide certain meaningful & accurate info about firm/financial professionals/services it offers retail investor clients/customers
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Exceptions to Registration definition

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those who don’t need to register and not regulated by Advisors Act

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Exceptions to Registration list (TABLE)

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teachers
- accountants
- broker/dealer & banks (advisory services solely incidental to conduct business)
- lawyers
- engineers

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Exemptions to Registration definition

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meet definition of investment adviser but do not need to register
- are subject to anti-fruad provisions of Advisers Act
- do NOT provide advice, services, analysis/reports regarding nationally listed securities
- do NOT provide advice about securities traded on national exchange

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Exemptions to Registration list (VIPs are SaFE from exemptions)

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  • Venture Capital Funds
  • Insurance companies
  • Private funds < $150mil
  • Foreign advisors without place of business in US
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The Brochure Rule (compliance accomplished by ADV Part 2) requires written disclosure to every client regarding:

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  • advisory services/fees
  • types of securities
  • education & business standards
  • participation/interest in securities transactions
  • conditions for managing accounts
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Registers with FINRA using what form

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Form U-4

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Shift in Demand Curve list

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income
- taxes
- savings rate
- disposable income

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Shift in Demand Curve: Increase in Income

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more in pocket = right shift

22
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Shift in Demand Curve: Increase in Taxes

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less in pocket = left shift

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Shift in Demand Curve: Increase in Savings Rate

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less in pocket = left shift

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Shift in Demand Curve: Increase in disposable income

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more in pocket = right shift

25
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Quantity Demanded

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anytime change in price
- movement along demand curve

26
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Quantity Supplied

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movements along supply curve due to price change
- price decrease = firms inclined to supply less
- price increase = firms inclined to supply more

27
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Shift in Supply Curve list

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technology
- competition
- anything other than price

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Shift in Supply Curve: Increase in Technology

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down to the right

29
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Shift in Supply Curve: Increase in Competition

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down to the right

30
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Gross Domestic Product made up of 4 main areas

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consumer spending
- gov spending
- business investing
- net import & exports

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Monetary Policy is established by

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Fed Reserve

32
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Monetary Policy & Fiscal Policy three main goals

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maintain LT economic growth
- maintain price levels supported by economy
- maintain full employment

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Fiscal Policy definition

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policy & means by which Congress controls spending and taxation, which influences money supply and interest rates

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Monetary Policy: Open Market (Buy Securities)

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increase money supply
- decrease interest rate

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Monetary Policy: Open Market (Sell Securities)

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decrease money supply
- increase interest rate

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Fiscal Policy three tools

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taxation
- spending
- debt management

37
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Bankruptcy: Chp 7 definition

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relief through liquidation
- get rid of debt permanently

38
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Bankruptcy: Chp 7 debts NOT discharged

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  • 3 years of back taxes
  • alimony
  • child support
  • student loans
39
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Bankruptcy: Chp 11 definition

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relief through reorganization for business/self employed

40
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Bankruptcy: Chp 13 definition

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relief through adjusting debt

41
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Workers Compensation: Is subject to income tax? (Y/N)

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not subject to income tax

42
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Unemployment Compensation: Is subject to income tax? (Y/N)

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IS INCLUDED in income tax

43
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Debt ratios & Debt analysis definition

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indicates how well a person manages their debt

44
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Performance ratios definition

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assesses financial flexibility of client as well as client’s progress towards goals

45
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Emergency fund formula

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current assets / monthly nondiscretionary expenses

46
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Student Loan: Pay as you earn repayment

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  • monthly student loan repayment 10% discretionary income
  • remaining debt forgiveness after 20 yrs
  • only direct fed loans & graduate PLUS loans eligible
47
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Student Loan: income based repayment (IBR)

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  • monthly student loan repayment of 15% of discretionary income
  • reamining debt forgiveness after 25yrs
  • most federal (except parent PLUS) loans eligible
48
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Student Loan: Income contingent repayment (ICR)

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  • monthly student loan repayment of 20% discretionary income
  • remaining debt forgiveness after 25yrs
  • only debt federal loans & graduate PLUS loans eligible
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Consumer Price Index used to forecast:

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  • potential future inflation
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Consumer Confidence Index used to forecast:

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  • consumer behavior
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Index of Leading Economic Indicators used to forecast:

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  • economic expansions and contractions
52
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a provision that

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  • requires all credit reports contain accurate, relevant, and current information
  • allows individuals to challenge info deemed incorrect

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