Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
Open Exam Prep
Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial ExamsThe path to becoming a certified financial professional is known for its difficulty, and finding high-quality, accessible study material shouldn't be the hardest part. Created by Ran Chen—an AI application enthusiast, Financial Advisor, and holder of the EA (Tax), Life Insurance, Series 6/63/65, and CFP® designations—this podcast was born from personal experience. Having navigated these challenging exams himself, Ran realized the need for better resources and created Open Exam Prep as a free solution for aspiring professionals. Each episode breaks down...
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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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31 okt. 2026
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[Investment] 12, Coefficient of Variation 11.04.2025 3:53
Assesses risk per unit of return, useful for comparing investments with different returns. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 11, Standard Deviation 11.04.2025 3:57
Measures total risk of a portfolio, indicating volatility and risk level. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 30, Options 11.04.2025 3:54
Derivative securities providing the right to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a specified price. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 29, Investment Companies 11.04.2025 3:49
Include open-end, closed-end, and unit investment trusts, each with unique characteristics. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 4, Research Reports 29.03.2025 3:43
Value Line ranks stocks, while Morningstar ranks mutual funds and stocks, aiding investment decisions. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 3, Margin Requirements 29.03.2025 4:01
Initial margin is the equity needed to start a trade; maintenance margin is the minimum equity to avoid a margin call. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-...
[Investment] 2, Short-Selling 28.03.2025 3:45
Involves selling borrowed stocks hoping to buy them back at a lower price, requiring a margin account. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 1, Investment Options 28.03.2025 4:13
Includes stocks, bonds, derivatives, and pooled investments, each offering different risk and return profiles. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-pre...
[Insurance] 20, Social Security Benefits 25.03.2025 4:01
Includes retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, with eligibility based on work credits. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 18, Long Term Care 24.03.2025 3:58
Covers various care types, with tax-deductible premiums and benefits for qualified policies. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 19, Disability Insurance 24.03.2025 4:03
Provides income replacement, with definitions like "own occupation" affecting coverage and premiums. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 16, HSA Eligibility 23.03.2025 4:02
Requires high deductible health plan, with tax-free distributions for qualified medical expenses. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 17, COBRA Coverage 23.03.2025 3:59
Allows continuation of group health coverage after employment changes, with specific eligibility criteria. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.co...
[Insurance] 14, Health Insurance 22.03.2025 3:54
Major medical covers hospitalization and physician fees, with deductibles and coinsurance affecting costs. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.co...
[Insurance] 15, PPACA Requirements 22.03.2025 3:58
Mandates essential benefits, prohibits lifetime limits, and offers plan categories like Bronze and Silver. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.co...
[Insurance] 13, Annuities 21.03.2025 3:52
Provide periodic payments, with types including immediate, deferred, fixed, and variable, each with unique features. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-ex...
[Insurance] 12, Universal Life Insurance 21.03.2025 3:59
Offers flexible premiums and death benefits, with cash value used to cover costs. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 10, State Regulation 20.03.2025 4:11
Insurance is regulated at the state level, with NAIC providing model legislation but no direct authority. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com...
[Insurance] 11, Life Insurance Types 20.03.2025 3:50
Term life offers temporary coverage; whole life provides lifetime protection with cash value. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 8, Coinsurance Clause 19.03.2025 3:51
Requires insured to cover a percentage of property value, affecting payout if underinsured. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 9, Rating Agencies 19.03.2025 3:44
Evaluate insurer financial strength, with A.M. Best and Moody's providing ratings from high to low. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 7, Valuation Methods 18.03.2025 4:00
Replacement cost, actual cash value, and agreed value determine compensation for insured losses. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 6, Exclusions and Riders 18.03.2025 3:59
Exclusions specify non-covered events; riders modify coverage, affecting premiums and benefits. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Insurance] 2, Risk Management 17.03.2025 3:45
High frequency/severity risks require avoidance or insurance; low severity risks may be retained or reduced. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep....
[Insurance] 3, Law of Large Numbers 17.03.2025 3:52
Essential for predicting losses and setting premiums, reducing uncertainty for insurers. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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