From“ What Is Structured Giving?,” page 20

1. What quality does not describe a donor-advised fund? A. At least 5 % of the monthly fair value must be distributed every year. B. These funds are often sponsored by fund giants like Fidelity and Schwab. C. Donors generally receive immediate tax deductions when funding them. D. Donors maintain flexibility in when and where they give.

2. Donor-advised funds can accept donations of ____. A. Real estate B. Stock C. Private equity D. All of the above

From“ Spotlight On An Overlooked Asset Class,” page 44

3. Convertible securities work how? A. They contain call options allowing them to be converted into common stock shares. B. They include bonds that let companies tap the credit market, offering coupons at a lower rate. C. Convertible bonds often come with five-year maturities. D. All of the above

4. The Fidelity Advisor Convertible Securities Fund’ s managers say that with the typical convertible you’ ll give up the first ___ or so of equity price appreciation. A. 8 % B. 10 % C. 15 % D. 25 %

From“ Estate Planners Ponder Their Profession’ s Future At Heckerling,” page 47

5. As of 2026, ___ states still impose an estate tax on a person’ s death. A. 5 B. 10 C. 12 D. 24

6. What part of the tax code allows a step-up in tax basis to fair market value for assets passing to heirs? A. Section 899 B. Section 1061 C. Section 1014( b) D. Section 174

From“ How 351 Exchanges Help Investors,” page 50

7. No single asset can represent more than ___ of the total value of a 351 transfer. A. 5 % B. 10 % C. 15 % D. 25 %

8. IRS diversification requirements mean the top five holdings of a 351 exchange cannot exceed ___ of the value. A. 25 % B. 50 % C. 75 % D. 90 %

From“ When Client Depression Becomes Your Business,” page 52

9. A 2020 report in the journal Healthcare found that nearly ____ of retirees surveyed experience depression. A. 10 % B. 25 % C. A third D. Half

10. What are some of the warning signs of depression in a client? A. Withdrawal from meetings B. Unusual or unexpected financial behavior C. Verbal cues of low self-esteem D. All of the above

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