Episode
[Series 65] 57, QDROs and Special Distribution Situations
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- Open Exam Prep
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- May 20, 2026
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- 219
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Summary
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) allows for a penalty-free, but taxable, transfer of retirement assets to an ex-spouse during a divorce. - Hardship withdrawals are only permitted for specific, IRS-defined 'immediate and heavy financial needs' and are subject to taxes and potential penalties. - Rule 72(t) allows for penalty-free early withdrawals through Substantially Equal Periodic Payments (SEPPs) that must last for 5 years or until age 59 ½, whichever is longer. - Indirect rollovers must be completed within 60 days to avoid taxation and penalties, a rule that is a frequent source of exam questions. - The key difference between a direct rollover (trustee-to-trustee) and an indirect rollover, and why the 60-day rule only applies to the latter. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep