RMD
IRA Types
Prudential vs. LPLE
Forms and SLA
Contributions and Distributions
100
Where can I find the RMD amount in Client Works?

On the summary tab. 

100

What is a key difference between Traditional IRA and Roth IRA?

Contributions into a Traditional IRA may be tax deductible and a Roth IRA has tax free growth and distributions. 

(Pre-tax vs. Post- tax) 

100

What did Prudential call their version of Client Works 

Wealthscape

100

What form do you use for  RMD Service and what is the SLA for that form?

CM111 

SLA 1 Business Day 

100

What is a QCD and what is the minimum age for setting up a QCD? 

A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a reportable distribution of funds from an IRA that is made directly payable to a qualified charity. Client must be age 70.5 in order to qualify. 

  

200

What screen in BETA can we use to see if RMD service has been established on a account. 

DIST screen. 

200

A client does not have to have earned income to contribute to a IRA or Roth IRA.

(True or False)

Bonus 100 points (does a spouse filing jointly who has no earned income needs to have earned income to contribute to a IRA or Roth IRA) 

True or False

False 

and 

False

200

Does LPLE allow for seasonal address?

Bonus 100 points: 

What form will the client need to sign if a tax code correction is needed? 

 

No LPL E does not allow seasonal addresses


The client will need to sign the CM120. 

Note: State withholding is reported to the mailing address on file at the time of distribution which may be different than the residence address causing multiple 1099R reporting. 

200

What form is used for death distributions?

Bonus 150: 

What is the SLA and how long does it take to receive direct payment? 

CM107


SLA is "up to 5 business days" note that direct payment may be up to 10 business days

200

What are the 1099-R and 5498 used for?

 1099-R is used for distributions and the 5498 is used for contributions. 

Note: the 5498 is not required for tax filing, it is merely used for tracking purposes for the client. 

300

What dates can you choose to set up RMDs to be distributed 

The 10th and the 25th of each month through RMD Service 

300

If you receive a call regarding SEP and Simple IRA plans, which team would you partner with? 

Retirements IRA or Retirements EPS

Retirements- EPS

Note in Nice its coded as: 

Retirements- Employer Plans (EPS)


300

What is difference between Pru's old way of RMD Service vs. LPLE's RMD Service?

Pru would make the funds available for the RMD Service, whereas here at LPLE, the FA needs to ensure there are enough funds available (unless it is a managed account product).

300

What form is used for a Roth conversion and what is the KEY difference regarding the Roth conversion fee? 

Bonus 200 points: 

How do you enter a Roth conversion request through the Move Money Tool? 

CM-109 and the previous firm did not charge a fee for Roth conversion and LPL does charge a $25 fee. 

Complete as a Journal use use Top Code A. 

300

Can contribution be made with securities?  True or False 

False 

400

If the client turns 73 this year (2024), when do they have to take their RMD. 

April 1st of the year following their 73rd birthday. 

400

Which of these two account types has an income limit: Trad. IRA or Roth IRA?

Bonus (200 points): 

What is the income limit for a Roth IRA? 

Hint: Covered in PowerPoint :)

Roth IRA

Income limit: $161,000 for single and $240,000 for joint

400

What is the difference between Pru POA rules and LPLE POA rules?

Bonus 200 points: 

What form is used to update POA?

LE requires an additional document if the POA document is over 5 years.


F109 

Note: POA expires 5 years from endorsement date.  

400

What form will you use for an Excess Removal and what is the penalty (%) the client will receive each year until the excess is removed.

CM108 

6% penalty Tax 

Note - This is considered Complex Retirement, and these calls can be sent to our IRA Team for assistance. 

400

What is a Indirect Rollover? 

A 60-day rollover where the client takes constructive receipt of the funds and replaces it back into the IRA within 60 days. 

500

What is RMD, what is RMD age and when is the deadline for taking a RMD?

Required Minimum Distribution

The Amount that is required to be distributed from a retirement account each year. 

73 years old. 

December 31st. 

500

What is the contribution deadline and limit ($ amount) for Traditional and Roth IRA accounts? 

Bonus 250 points: 

What is the catch-up contribution amount and age? 

for 2024, the amount is $7000 for both types of accounts and the deadline for contributions is April 15th (Tax Filing Day). 

$1000 and age 50 and above. 

500

What was Pru's Roth Conversion fee vs. LPLE's Roth Conversion fee? 

Bonus 200 points: Can this fee be waived?

 

Pru didn't previously charge a fee for Roth Conversion and LPLE charges $25 (for tax reporting)


Manger will not be waiving the fee, however Advisors can choose to pick up the fee on behalf of their client.

500

What is the limit for the manual LOIR (F645)? How will the FA receive that form if it is over $100k? What is the SLA for this form?

$100,000 

Reach out to the retirements team :)

3-5 Business days 

500

What's the difference between Pru check deposit and LPLE check deposit?

Pru check deposit has 4 business day hold

(Deposit 11/7 available 11/13)

Did not include day of deposit

VS. 

LPL check deposit has 5 business day hold

(Deposit 11/7 available 11/13)

Includes day of deposit