Q48. During the discovery process, Greyson and Jacob’s financial planner identifies that the couple wants to protect their family from unexpected health events and premature death. Their financial planner coordinates a meeting with an insurance agent for the next steps. What should the insurance agent recommend?

Q49. In order to increase the assets in Rebecca’s retirement savings, her financial planner is considering making a number of recommendations. Prior to obtaining her current employment, she withdrew funds from her RRSP under the Lifelong Learning Plan to upgrade her skills. She has four annual installments remaining on her Lifelong Learning Plan withdrawal and a small amount of savings in a TFSA. Rebecca now works as a sales associate in a small clothing store that has a group RRSP program for all employees which matches employee contributions. Which recommendation provides the best long-term impact to grow her retirement savings?

Q50. A retiree holds most of her investments in interest-bearing GICs inside a non-registered account while her TFSA is invested in cash. She has unused TFSA room and wants to improve after-tax efficiency without increasing total portfolio risk materially. What should the planner consider?

Q51. Mark, a financial planner, is meeting his client Adam for the first time. From the conversation, Mark learned that Adam has some experience on trading stocks. Adam asked Mark to explain about efficient market theory that he overheard a colleague talking about a few days ago. How should Mark respond to Adam’s question in simple terms?

Q52. Rosa has just learned that her daughter Marissa, age 23, does not intend to return to university. She has been saving for her daughter’s education since Marissa was 10 and is concerned there will be a significant tax liability. How should Rosa’s financial planner advise her to utilize the funds when she redeems the RESP in order to offset the tax liability?

Q53. Lois is reviewing her client Raj’s retirement plan. To stay on track, Raj’s TFSA (with a current balance of
$10,000) will need to be worth $42,000 in five years. Raj is able to contribute his annual bonus of $5,000 at the end of each year. For Raj to stay on plan, what rate of return does Lois need to be targeting?

Q54. Dianna is visiting with Karen, her Financial Planner, and is excited to report that she has just bought her dream home. She has also let Karen know she Is meeting with an insurance representative to purchase a whole life insurance to cover her 20-year mortgage. Why might Karen suggest Dianna consider term life insurance instead?

Q55. Lex’s client, Phillip, has signed an agreement to purchase his uncle’s business when his uncle retires in five years for $210,000. Phillip has $175,000 today, how should Lex recommend Philip invest his money?

Q56. Dianna is visiting with Karen, her Financial Planner, and is excited to report that she has just bought her dream home. She has also let Karen know she Is meeting with an insurance representative to purchase a whole life insurance to cover her 20-year mortgage. Why might Karen suggest Dianna consider term life insurance instead?

Q57. Keitaro, age 42, and Ruth, age 52, are married and have two children – Maximo, age 20, and Hannah, age 16, both from Keitaro’s previous marriage. In the event Keitaro dies, he would like to minimize taxes, provide for Ruth for the remainder of her life, and then after her death leave the residual to his children. What estate planning strategy should his financial planner recommend to help Keitaro achieve his goal?

Q58. Which asset is most likely to flow through a deceased person’s estate rather than pass automatically outside the estate?

Q59. Edward’s client is updating his will and is concerned what will happen to his and his wife’s estates should they die within a short time of each other. Which clause in the will should Edward recommend the couple discuss with their lawyer?

Q60. Huxley is meeting with his financial planner to review his retirement goals. He has saved $250,000 in an RRSP, currently contributes $10,000 per year, and his portfolio is expected to continue to earn an average of
5% per year. Huxley is hoping to retire in 18 years with $1 million saved in his RRSP. What strategy should Huxley’s financial planner recommend to ensure he is on track?

Q61. Maya, a financial planner, is meeting with a new client who was recently referred to her. In determining the client’s overall risk tolerance, what qualitative data should Maya capture as part of her process?

Q62. A client sends an email alleging that a mutual fund recommendation was unsuitable because the fund declined sharply after purchase. The client asks for compensation. What is the financial planner’s first professional obligation?

Q63. Jonah is meeting with his client, Muhsina, who owns Myke Inc., a Canadian-controlled private corporation.
Based on current market value, if he decides to sell Myke Inc., Muhsina will have a capital gain of $400.000.
He expects the value of Myke Inc. to increase in future years and has a CNIL balance of $100,000. He wants the future increase in value to be taxed in the hands of his children, Teshi and Kaliyah, and to minimize the cost. What action should Jonah advise Muhsina to take to meet his goal?

Q64. A planner establishes a long-term target portfolio of 65% equities and 35% fixed income based on the client’s objectives and constraints, with periodic rebalancing. Which allocation approach is being used?

Q65. Richard pays periodic spousal support and child support under a written separation agreement. Which statement is generally correct?

Q66. Sheeba is a financial planner and meeting with Ivana, a new client. She explains that part of her process is to recommend products and services, but prior to doing so, she will closely investigate the options to ensure they match up with Ivana’s goals. Which professional responsibility has Sheeba demonstrated to Ivana?

Q67. Owen and Lina are looking to purchase a home in the next few months. Owen is the primary income earner for the family. His credit history is weak with several recently paid collections Lina has a perfect credit record but limited income and irregular employment. What will their financial planner advise them about the impact their credit ratings will have on their ability to secure a mortgage?

Q68. A client asks when his RRSP must generally be converted to a retirement income vehicle. What should the planner explain?