Preview Questions Wealth Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When considering a client's estate planning needs, which of the following investment strategies is most appropriate for minimizing estate taxes?

Which action should you take?

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Increasing exposure to international investments to reduce local taxes

Using life insurance policies to avoid taxes on assets upon death

Shifting assets into tax-deferred accounts to avoid capital gains

Investing in tax-efficient stocks such as municipal bonds

Question 2: How does a wealth manager mitigate risk in a portfolio with high exposure to illiquid assets?

Which action should you take?

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Increase the allocation to long-term assets to improve liquidity

Hold the illiquid assets until market conditions improve

Sell illiquid assets immediately to avoid market fluctuations

Maintain a higher proportion of liquid assets to balance the portfolio's liquidity profile

Question 3: How does the use of tax-efficient investing impact long-term portfolio performance?

Which action should you take?

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It focuses on reducing portfolio risk rather than maximizing returns

It disregards risk and focuses solely on asset allocation

It can increase after-tax returns by utilizing tax-advantaged accounts and strategies

It involves only avoiding capital gains taxes

Question 4: What role does the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) play in the tax planning process for high-net-worth individuals?

Which action should you take?

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The AMT allows high-net-worth individuals to avoid paying taxes on capital gains

The AMT is a voluntary tax that can be waived through certain exemptions

The AMT applies to all individuals, regardless of their income level

The AMT ensures that high-income individuals pay a minimum level of tax, even if they use many tax deductions

Question 5: What is the benefit of tax-efficient asset location in portfolio construction?

Which action should you take?

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It involves placing tax-inefficient investments in tax-advantaged accounts to reduce tax liability

It focuses solely on placing equities in tax-free accounts

It exclusively uses bonds and fixed-income assets to minimize taxable income

It reduces portfolio diversification to minimize tax exposure

Question 6: How can a charitable gift annuity benefit both the donor and the charity in estate planning?

Which action should you take?

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It provides the donor with a fixed income for life and allows for a charitable deduction while benefiting the charity

It eliminates the need for probate when assets are donated

It provides a high return to the donor with no tax implications

It gives the donor immediate tax deductions without requiring a commitment to the charity