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COMPLETE Questions and Answers
2026
Which of the following activities would be appropriate if you were establishing
and defining the client-planner relationship or gathering information necessary to
fulfill the engagement?
I. Collecting personal financial information
II. Inquiring about the number of dependents
III. Inquiring about the age or dates of birth of dependents
IV. Determining which stocks to purchase for the client's investment portfolio -
Correct answer-The correct answer is I, II, and III. Establishing and defining the
client-planner relationship does not include determining which stocks or
investments to purchase. This occurs in the fourth phase of the financial planning
process, developing the recommendations.
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,Which of the following CFP® certificants would likely be considered to be
engaged in financial planning or the material elements of financial planning?
I. Lance, who reviews a life insurance sales brochure with his client, Arthur, and
completes a variable life insurance application
II. Nadia, who conducts comprehensive data gathering regarding Jason's
investments, life insurance, retirement plans, wills, and trusts and makes
recommendations for him - Correct answer-The correct answer is II only. Because
Nadia's services involve several of the financial planning subject areas and she is
involved in the elements of financial planning, she is likely providing financial
planning. Lance's service to Arthur is limited, and the engagement would likely not
be considered financial planning.
According to CFP Board Code of Ethics, Connor, a CFP® professional, is
responsible for which of the following?
I. Acting in the client's best interests
II. Avoiding or disclosing and managing conflicts of interest
III. Acting with honesty, integrity, competence, and diligence
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,IV. Maintaining the confidentiality and protect the privacy of client information -
Correct answer-The correct answer is I, II, III, and IV. A CFP® professional must
Act with honesty, integrity, competence, and diligence.
Act in the client's best interests.
Exercise due care.
Avoid or disclose and manage conflicts of interest.
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.
Amanda, a CFP® professional, is enjoying an afternoon at her son's school
playground when she is approached by Tracy, a fellow parent and teacher at a local
elementary school. Their conversation covers specifics about Tracy's personal and
financial situation, with emphasis on a recommended investment strategy for her
403(b) account. Amanda is aware that she is providing Financial Advice to Tracy.
Identify the correct application of rules from the Code and Standards based on
Amanda and Tracy's interaction. - Correct answer-The correct answer is although
only Financial Advice has been determined, Amanda must uphold her Fiduciary
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, Duty and must follow the Code of Ethics. As a CFP® professional, Amanda is
obligated to uphold the Code of Ethics. In addition, since Financial Advice is
occurring, Amanda must act as a Fiduciary, in the best interest of Tracy. The
introduction of the Code and Standards specifically states "The Code of Ethics
applies at all times, and sets forth principles that guide the behavior of CFP®
professionals, with elaboration provided in the Standards."
Bill and Sophia have recently retired and want to travel to Europe and then
volunteer for local mission work. They would also like to meet with Humphrey,
their financial planner, to discuss charitable contributions they would like to make
to these local missions. Humphrey should determine Bill and Sophia's life cycle
phase to be - Correct answer-The correct answer is the distribution phase. The
distribution/gifting phase begins subtly when a couple realizes that they can afford
to spend on things they never believed possible. The asset accumulation and
conservation/protection phases make this phase possible. For many people, there is
a period when they are being influenced by all three phases simultaneously, though
not necessarily to the same degree.
Whitney is designing her new email template which will reflect her recent
certification as a CFP® professional. Under her name, she has identified herself as
a CFP™. In a tagline at the bottom of the template, she advertises herself as a
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COMPLETE Questions and Answers
2026
Which of the following activities would be appropriate if you were establishing
and defining the client-planner relationship or gathering information necessary to
fulfill the engagement?
I. Collecting personal financial information
II. Inquiring about the number of dependents
III. Inquiring about the age or dates of birth of dependents
IV. Determining which stocks to purchase for the client's investment portfolio -
Correct answer-The correct answer is I, II, and III. Establishing and defining the
client-planner relationship does not include determining which stocks or
investments to purchase. This occurs in the fourth phase of the financial planning
process, developing the recommendations.
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,Which of the following CFP® certificants would likely be considered to be
engaged in financial planning or the material elements of financial planning?
I. Lance, who reviews a life insurance sales brochure with his client, Arthur, and
completes a variable life insurance application
II. Nadia, who conducts comprehensive data gathering regarding Jason's
investments, life insurance, retirement plans, wills, and trusts and makes
recommendations for him - Correct answer-The correct answer is II only. Because
Nadia's services involve several of the financial planning subject areas and she is
involved in the elements of financial planning, she is likely providing financial
planning. Lance's service to Arthur is limited, and the engagement would likely not
be considered financial planning.
According to CFP Board Code of Ethics, Connor, a CFP® professional, is
responsible for which of the following?
I. Acting in the client's best interests
II. Avoiding or disclosing and managing conflicts of interest
III. Acting with honesty, integrity, competence, and diligence
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,IV. Maintaining the confidentiality and protect the privacy of client information -
Correct answer-The correct answer is I, II, III, and IV. A CFP® professional must
Act with honesty, integrity, competence, and diligence.
Act in the client's best interests.
Exercise due care.
Avoid or disclose and manage conflicts of interest.
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.
Amanda, a CFP® professional, is enjoying an afternoon at her son's school
playground when she is approached by Tracy, a fellow parent and teacher at a local
elementary school. Their conversation covers specifics about Tracy's personal and
financial situation, with emphasis on a recommended investment strategy for her
403(b) account. Amanda is aware that she is providing Financial Advice to Tracy.
Identify the correct application of rules from the Code and Standards based on
Amanda and Tracy's interaction. - Correct answer-The correct answer is although
only Financial Advice has been determined, Amanda must uphold her Fiduciary
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, Duty and must follow the Code of Ethics. As a CFP® professional, Amanda is
obligated to uphold the Code of Ethics. In addition, since Financial Advice is
occurring, Amanda must act as a Fiduciary, in the best interest of Tracy. The
introduction of the Code and Standards specifically states "The Code of Ethics
applies at all times, and sets forth principles that guide the behavior of CFP®
professionals, with elaboration provided in the Standards."
Bill and Sophia have recently retired and want to travel to Europe and then
volunteer for local mission work. They would also like to meet with Humphrey,
their financial planner, to discuss charitable contributions they would like to make
to these local missions. Humphrey should determine Bill and Sophia's life cycle
phase to be - Correct answer-The correct answer is the distribution phase. The
distribution/gifting phase begins subtly when a couple realizes that they can afford
to spend on things they never believed possible. The asset accumulation and
conservation/protection phases make this phase possible. For many people, there is
a period when they are being influenced by all three phases simultaneously, though
not necessarily to the same degree.
Whitney is designing her new email template which will reflect her recent
certification as a CFP® professional. Under her name, she has identified herself as
a CFP™. In a tagline at the bottom of the template, she advertises herself as a
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