1. How many years until the beneficiary enrolls in college? 0 years1 to 2 years3 to 6 years7 to 9 years10 to 12 years13+ years
2. What is the primary goal for your college savings? Protecting my assetsGenerating incomeStaying ahead of inflationAccumulating assets
3. Which type of investor are you? Conservative - I want to avoid risk - safety is a major concernModerate - I want some growth and will accept risk for higher returnsAggressive - I want growth and will accept risk for higher returns
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