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BUS 458 Week 1 Assignment Tax and Retirement Planning |
Tax and Retirement Planning. After reviewing the required articles for this week and researching at least two other relevant sources in the Ashford Library and the internet, describe the possible tax issues a client would need to address in a financial plan. In addition, evaluate the various retirement plans available to most savers. The paper should be two to three pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style guidelines.
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BUS 458 Week 1 DQ 1 Financial Planning Process |
Financial Planning Process. In Chapter 1, the steps in the process of financial planning and building blocks of the financial planning pyramid are described. Some observers feel that the role of financial planners is overrated and that with a bit of common sense individuals could provide financial planning themselves. In 200-250 words, respond to this opinion and illustrate the rationale behind your response.
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BUS 458 Week 1 DQ 2 Industry Regulation |
Industry Regulation. Many market participants feel that the financial services industry is one of the most regulated industries on the planet and is, in fact, overregulated and such constrictions prohibits growth and unnecessarily adds costs. In 200-250 words, indicate why you agree or disagree with this opinion. Guided Response: Review several of your peers’ posts. Comment on their insights regarding the current disposition of regulatory involvement in the industry. Respond to at least two of your peers and provide recommendations to extend their thinking in the area of governmental coverage of planner behavior.
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BUS 458 Week 2 Assignment Risk, Return, and Investments |
Risk, Return, and Investments. After reviewing the required articles for this week and researching at least two other relevant scholarly sources in the Ashford Library and/or on the Internet, include the following in your paper: |
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BUS 458 Week 2 DQ 1 Client Communication |
Client Communication. Chapter 3 deals with client communication aspects. In 200-250 words, describe any potential issues with obtaining trust and relevant information from clients. Is it easy for people to talk about their financial situation? Why? For what reasons would clients give misinformation to financial advisers? |
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BUS 458 Week 2 DQ 2 Decision Making |
Decision Making. Read the article, "Dan Isenberg Part 2: Behind Every Great Entrepreneur is a Great Entrepreneur.” Based on the interview, describe the challenges that an entrepreneur will face given the risk of failure. Chapter 4 introduces the behavioral finance approach to decision making. Compare this approach to the traditional decision-making approach and indicate which you feel is more useful in the formation of a financial plan. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. |
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BUS 458 Week 3 Assignment Risk Management and Estate Planning |
Risk Management and Estate Planning. After reviewing the required articles for this week and researching at least two other relevant sources in the Ashford Library and/or on the Internet: |
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BUS 458 Week 3 DQ 1 Professional Judgment |
Professional Judgment. Chapter 5 illustrates the need to employ professional judgment in the crafting of a financial plan. Some feel that professional judgment is hard to actually define. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Why? In 200-250 words, indicate your response with corresponding rationale. Guided Response: Review several of your peers’ posts. Give additional advice to at least two of your peers on how to extend their responses. |
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BUS 458 Week 3 DQ 2 Know Thy Customer |
Know Thy Customer. In Chapter 6, the concept of “know thy customer” is discussed. In 200-250 words, examine how static this knowledge is. Discuss the dangers to the adviser who violates this rule. Guided Response: Analyze several of your peers’ posts. Let at least two of your peers know how to advance their thinking on this.
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BUS 458 Week 4 DQ 1 Triangulation |
Triangulation. In Chapter 7, the concept of triangulation is defined. In 200-250 words, discuss this concept within the context of professional judgment on the part of the financial planner and how analysis is accomplished in the preparation of a financial plan. |
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BUS 458 Week 4 DQ 2 Implementation and Monitoring |
Implementation and Monitoring. According to Chapter 8, the implementation and monitoring of a financial plan’s recommendations are essential parts of the systematic process. In 200-250 words, illustrate why implementation and monitoring are perhaps the most important aspects of the financial planning process. |
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BUS 458 Week 5 DQ 1 Needs, Problems, Goals |
Needs, Problems, Goals. In 200-250 words, discuss the components which make up a financial plan. Contrast the relative importance of each component. |
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BUS 458 Week 5 DQ 2 Financial Plan Competent |
Financial Plan Competent. In 200-250 words, discuss what the most likely client needs, problems and goals are that a financial planner will want to address in a financial plan. |
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BUS 458 Week 5 Final Project- The Construction of a Financial Plan for a Client |
Focus of the Final Project |