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When are registered persons required to fulfill their Continuing Education (CE) Regulatory Element requirement?
Suggested Answer: C
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FINRA's Continuing Education (CE) requirements include the Regulatory Element, which must be completed:
Within 120 days of the second anniversary of a registered representative's initial registration.
Every three years thereafter (changed to every two years as of 2023).
C is correct because registered persons must complete the CE Regulatory Element after their initial requirement and then every two years.
A and B are incorrect because CE is not required annually or semiannually.
D is incorrect because CE is not tied to customer complaints.
29 comments · newest first
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Corazon
11 months ago
I thought it was annually, but C makes sense too.
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Silvana
11 months ago
Yep, C is correct! Gotta keep up with the regulations.
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Katy
12 months ago
Wait, is it really every two years? That seems too long.
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Arlyne
12 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right answer!
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Yolando
1 year ago
It's every two years after the initial three-year requirement.
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Kiera
1 year ago
I feel like the CE requirement is tied to customer complaints, but that doesn't sound right for this question.
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Lanie
1 year ago
I practiced a question like this, and I believe it was option C, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.
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Arlie
1 year ago
I remember something about it being annual, but that might just be for some specific licenses.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I think the CE requirement is every two years after the initial three-year period, but I'm not completely sure.
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Pearlene
1 year ago
I've got this! The CE Regulatory Element requirement is something I reviewed recently. I'm pretty sure the answer is that it needs to be fulfilled annually. But I'll quickly scan the choices just to confirm.
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Coral
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking when registered persons need to fulfill the CE Regulatory Element requirement. I believe it's after the initial three-year requirement and then every two years after that. But I'll double-check the options to be sure.
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Cristy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know there's some kind of CE requirement, but I can't quite remember the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the Continuing Education (CE) Regulatory Element requirement. I'm pretty confident I know the answer, but I'll quickly review the key details to make sure.
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Rana
2 years ago
I'm going with C. It's important to keep our knowledge up-to-date, but not to the point of overkill. Every two years sounds about right.
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Mattie
2 years ago
Haha, D is clearly a joke option. As if a customer complaint would make you take your CE exam again. That's just ridiculous.
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Ronald
2 years ago
A or B would be my guess, but C sounds more plausible. Gotta stay on top of those regulations, you know?
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Justa
2 years ago
I agree, staying on top of Continuing Education is crucial in this industry.
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Robt
2 years ago
Yeah, you're right. It's important to stay updated on regulations.
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Germaine
2 years ago
I think C is correct, it's every two years after the initial three-year requirement.
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Lennie
2 years ago
D seems like a strange option. Why would a customer complaint trigger the CE requirement? That doesn't seem related at all.
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Estrella
2 years ago
I agree, option D doesn't make sense. It should be based on a set schedule.
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Cecily
2 years ago
C) After the initial three-year requirement and then every two years
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Eliz
2 years ago
A) Annually
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Eliseo
2 years ago
I agree with Olen, staying current with regulations and industry trends is crucial for maintaining professionalism.
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Olen
2 years ago
I think it makes sense to have the CE requirement every two years to ensure professionals stay updated.
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Mariann
2 years ago
I think the answer is C. It makes sense to have a longer initial requirement and then a recurring one every two years.
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Martin
2 years ago
Yes, it helps ensure that registered persons stay up to date with their knowledge and skills.
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Gaston
2 years ago
I agree, it does make sense to have a longer initial requirement.
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Carri
2 years ago
C) After the initial three-year requirement and then every two years