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The Parnell household has just inherited 2,000,000 in cash from a distant relative. They immediately call their planner to ask which aggressive growth stocks they should purchase.

According to the Financial Planning Process, what should the planner do first?

  1. Identify the clients' updated goals and gather relevant quantitative data.
  2. Recommend a diversified portfolio of S&P 500 index funds.
  3. Explain the tax implications of the inheritance and the potential step-up in basis.
  4. Advise the client to place the cash in a high-yield savings account until a full plan is developed.

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