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Open Exam Prep

Open Exam Prep

著者： Ran Chen EA CFP®
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概要

 Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial Exams The 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 complex major exam topics into clear, digestible lessons, covering everything from tax planning and estate strategies to retirement solutions and investment principles. Whether you’re studying during your commute, workout, or downtime, we are here to guide you—one question, one topic, one victory at a time. Visit for more content: https://open-exam-prep.com/Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP® 教育
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  • [Series 6] 7, Mutual Fund Expenses

    [Series 6] 7, Mutual Fund Expenses
    2026/02/13
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - How a mutual fund's expense ratio is calculated and the key costs it includes. - The role of the management fee as the largest component of a fund's operating expenses. - The purpose of 12b-1 fees, their use in marketing and distribution, and FINRA's annual cap. - The specific rule that determines whether a fund can be marketed as "no-load" based on its 12b-1 fee. - How small differences in fees can significantly impact an investor's total returns over the long term due to compounding. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818
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    4 分
  • [Series 6] 6, Net Asset Value Calculation

    [Series 6] 6, Net Asset Value Calculation
    2026/02/12

    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the Series 6 Exam.

    In this episode you will learn:

    - The exact formula for calculating a mutual fund's Net Asset Value (NAV).

    - How to apply the NAV formula with a clear, step-by-step numerical example.

    - The regulatory requirement for mutual funds to calculate NAV at least once daily.

    - What "forward pricing" means and how it determines the price an investor receives.

    - Common exam traps related to order timing and the difference between redemption price and purchase price.


    For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818
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    4 分
  • [Series 6] 5, Breakpoint Violations

    [Series 6] 5, Breakpoint Violations
    2026/02/11
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - What a mutual fund breakpoint is and how it benefits investors. - How to identify the prohibited practice of "breakpoint selling" in exam scenarios. - The misleading and prohibited practice of "selling dividends" and why it harms clients. - The role of a Letter of Intent (LOI) and Rights of Accumulation (ROA) in achieving breakpoints. - A simple mnemonic to remember the key violations for exam day. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818
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    4 分
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