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LLQP Exam
Christie’s savings and investment assets include the following:
RRSP: $100,000 in bond funds
Home valued at: $400,000
Defined benefit pension plan (DBPP) valued at: $50,000
Chequing account: $6,000
Savings account: $5,000
Her liabilities include:
Credit card debt: $20,000
Balance of mortgage: $200,000
Based on the information provided, what should Christie’s priority be?
Genevieve and Martin, a couple in their 40s, meet with Melissa, their insurance agent, to help them plan for their retirement. Melissa tells them that they would benefit from opening a spousal registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) given their financial situation and discrepancy in their incomes. The couple would like to know the benefits of opening a spousal RRSP.
After meeting with his advisor Monica, Tom agrees to apply for a $50,000 whole life insurance policy. Monica tells him that the monthly premium will be $40 per month. Monica is advised by underwriting that Tom qualifies for an additional $10,000 critical illness rider, and that the new premium would be $50 per month. Monica advises underwriting that Tom accepts the additional coverage without speaking with him first, because it is such a good deal and great coverage, he won’t mind. When Tom finds out what she has accepted on his behalf, without his knowledge, he is upset and wants to lodge a complaint to someone other than the insurance company and Monica; he wants to speak with an independent third party. He finds the contact information for the local regulatory authority. What are some of the responsibilities the regulatory authority has in protecting clients like Tom?