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This document contains over 250 graded and verified multiple-choice questions and answers from AWMA® (Accredited Wealth Management Advisor) Exam 1, updated for the 2025/2026 academic year. It is designed for students enrolled in financial planning, wealth management, and taxation courses, especially those pursuing certification through The American College of Financial Services or similar institutions offering AWMA exam preparation. The questions span all key modules covered in the AWMA curriculum, including: Module 1: Client goals, high-net-worth behavior, generational wealth differences Module 2: Investment theory, portfolio risk, behavioral finance, CAPM, Sharpe ratio, SRI Module 3: Investment strategies, economic cycles, real estate, REITs, diversification Module 4: Risk management, insurance needs, business structures, retirement plan design Module 5: Federal taxation, capital gains, Medicare contribution tax, AMT, self-employment tax Module 6: Deferred compensation, NQDC plans, rabbi trusts, stock options, executive benefits Module 7: Estate planning, GSTT, charitable trusts, QDOTs, taxation of gifts and inheritance Module 8: Fiduciary duties, ethics, SEC/FINRA regulations, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) Each question is paired with a clear and concise answer and linked to the specific module for fast and focused review. This resource is ideal for both pre-exam preparation and reinforcing course content. Suitable for: AWMA® certification candidates Financial Planning, Wealth Management, and Taxation students CFP®, ChFC®, or CPA candidates with overlapping coursework Students and professionals enrolled in The American College or similar financial certification programs This document offers a high-value, exam-focused review tool, covering theoretical concepts, regulatory knowledge, tax calculations, and investment analytics in a single reference. Keywords: AWMA exam questions, financial planning review, taxation questions, behavioral finance, investment strategy, retirement planning, charitable trusts, estate tax planning, Medicare tax, fiduciary duty, Regulation Best Interest, REITs, AMT, executive compensation, risk management, self-employment tax, wealth transfer strategies

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Which one of the following characteristics is more correct concerning

younger wealthy individuals (millennials and GenXers)?




A) Younger wealthy individuals are seeking more technological options in

financial planning.

B) Younger wealthy individuals have not experienced significant bear

markets.

C) Younger wealthy individuals have directly opposite financial needs as

compared to baby boomers.

D) Younger wealthy individuals likely want to be advised by one of their

own generation. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A) Younger wealthy investors (millennials

and GenXers) are seeking fresh approaches to financial planning, including

,more technological options. In addition, young clients also have been

through fewer years of investing but have experienced several significant

bear markets. Mod 1

One of the most important life goals of wealthy individuals is




A) protecting wealth.

B) assuring their retirement lifestyle.

C) minimizing taxes.


D) travelling the world. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D) The most frequently stated life

goals for wealthy individuals are having good health, travelling the world,

and achieving financial success. To achieve financial success, the most

common financial goals are protecting wealth, assuring retirement lifestyle,

minimizing taxes, and leaving an estate to their heirs. Mod 1

One of the most important financial goals of wealthy individuals is




A)leaving an estate to their heirs.

B)having good health.

,C)none of these.


D)travelling the world. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A) To achieve financial success,

the most common financial goals are protecting wealth, assuring retirement

lifestyle, minimizing taxes, and leaving an estate to their heirs. The most

frequently stated life goals for wealthy individuals are having good health,

travelling the world, and achieving financial success. Mod 1

Which one of the following statements is true regarding sustainable and

responsible investments (SRIs)?




A) Shareholder activism is a part of SRIs.

B) Baby boomers are the most likely demographic to invest in SRIs.

C) SRIs provide lower returns, but are a "feel-good" option for investors.

D) SRIs provide only a negative filter of staying away from certain assets. -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A) Shareholder activism also plays a part in getting

companies to listen by passing shareholder resolutions. Sustainable and

responsible investing has been found to be of importance to Gen Xers and

millennials. Several studies have now shown taking into account ESG

factors actually increases long-term returns. For SRI investments, the


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, adviser needs to set up a series of filters to determine a client's specific

wants for a sustainable fund. For instance, tobacco may be a main

prohibition for one client, while religious aspects may be a positive filter for

that same or another client. Mod 1

Concerning control of assets in a private foundation versus a donor-

advised fund, which one of the following aspects is true for a donor-advised

fund?




A)Remains with founder's values

B) Needs lengthy IRS approval

C) Easier and less expensive to launch


D) Must pay out a certain percentage each year - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C)

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing in popularity and have the

advantage of being easier and cheaper to launch and not requiring the

lengthy IRS approval that private foundations need. Values may change

with a DAF, as major contributors have input into this type of charitable

fund. In addition, only private foundations must make payouts each year;

DAFs have flexibility with this. Mod 1

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