Fundamentals and Insurance Flashcards
A CFP Professional Must:
Act with honesty, integrity, competence, and diligence
Act in the client’s best interests
Exercise due care
Maintain the confidentiality and protect the privacy of client information
Act in a manner that reflects positively on the financial planning profession and CFP certification
Key words relating to Fiduciary Duty
Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Care, Follow Instructions
Key words relating to Integrity
Honesty, Upstanding, Candor
Key words relating to Competence
Relevantly Apply Knowledge
Key words relating to Diligence
Timely, Thorough
Key words relating to Disclose and Manage Conflicts of Interest
Active Consent, Disclosure, Manage, Material Conflict, Ambiguity
Key words relating to Sound and Objective Professional Judgement
Exercise judgement, not subordinated
Key words relating to Professionalism
Dignity, Courtesy, and Respect
Key words relating to Comply with the Law
Laws, Rules, Regulations, Standards
Key words relating to Confidentiality and Privacy
Consent, Ordinary Business, Legal and Enforcement Purposes, Policies
Key words relating to Provide Information to a Client
Financial Advice, Financial Planning
Key words relating to Communicating with a Client
Reasonable, Expected to Understand, Avoid Complexity
Key words relating to Duties when Representing Compensation
Fee-Only, Fee-Based, Sales Related Compensation, Soft Dollars, Non-Monetary Benefits, Related Party
Key words relating to recommending, Engaging or Working with Additional Person
Reasonable Basis, Reputation, Experience, Qualifications, Disclosure, Reasonable Care
Key words relating to Selecting and Using Technology
Reasonable Care and Judgement, Level of Understanding