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How should a financial adviser ethically resolve a client’s preference for a traditional life insurance policy over a term plan?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 7 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Insist on the term plan

  2. B

    Rely on the client-adviser agreement

  3. Present financial implications of both options

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Proceed with the client’s choice without discussion

Why this is the answer

Educating the client with a clear comparison enables an informed decision, respecting the adviser’s duty of care.

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