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Navigating the FINRA Exams: tips and insights for international finance students
Careers in Finance

Navigating the FINRA Exams: tips and insights for international finance students

Stepping into the world of U.S. finance as an international student comes with its own set of twists and turns, and right at the heart of it are the FINRA exams. These exams can feel like a tough nut to crack, but they’re a key step on your journey into finance. In this blog, we’re …

Financial advisor jobs at the top 13 wealth management firms – and how to get them
Careers in Finance

Financial advisor jobs at the top 13 wealth management firms – and how to get them

A complete guide to getting financial advisor jobs, including job listings from the top 13 wealth management firms.

Careers in finance: understanding the different career paths in finance and securities
Careers in Finance

Careers in finance: understanding the different career paths in finance and securities

Interested in careers in finance? In this post, we walk you through the different career paths in finance and securities to help you decide where you want to go.

How to get sponsorship for Series 7 licensing
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How to get sponsorship for Series 7 licensing

A complete walkthrough of how to get sponsorship for Series 7 licensing, including what sponsorship means, how to apply, Form U4, and what to do if you can’t get sponsored.

How to get a job in finance
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How to get a job in finance

Want to learn how to get the best jobs in finance? Whether you’re a recent college graduate, career switcher, or immigrant, we’ve got you covered. Read on in our deep dive post.

18 Things To Know Before Starting A Career In Finance
Careers in Finance

18 Things To Know Before Starting A Career In Finance

What should you know before starting a career in finance? We asked 18 experts and share their answers in this post.

10 Best Questions to Ask in a Finance Job Interview
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10 Best Questions to Ask in a Finance Job Interview

What are the best questions to ask in a finance job interview? We asked 10 experts and gathered their answers here in this post.

13 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out When Applying to a Job in Finance
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13 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out When Applying to a Job in Finance

What are your most effective tips that help a resume stand out when applying for a job in finance? We asked 13 experts and share their responses here.

How to become a Registered Investment Adviser
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How to become a Registered Investment Adviser

Want to become a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA)? Learn everything about how to become an a Registered Investment Adviser in this post.

How to become an accredited investor
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How to become an accredited investor

Accredited investors can invest in high risk, high reward opportunities not available to the general public. Want to become one? Learn everything about how to become an accredited investor in this post.

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 4 – Deep dive into finance roles: buy side vs. sell side
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FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 4 – Deep dive into finance roles: buy side vs. sell side

Want to work in finance but don’t know where to start?We walk you through the two main ‘sides’ of finance, the buy side and the sell side, as well as which roles fall into each category and what kind of work they entail. Brandon Rith shares his knowledge of Investment Banking (IB), Private Equity (PE), asset management firms, and hedge funds.

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 2 – The hiring process of top financial firms
Careers in Finance

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 2 – The hiring process of top financial firms

Interested in working at a top financial firm like Goldman Sachs or Fidelity Investments? We cover job search best practices before digging into the hiring process of Fortune 500 financial firms. Brandon Rith, formerly at Fidelity for over a decade, gives you an inside look at what these firms are looking for and how to maximize your chances for an offer.

SEC’s accredited investor change – here’s what you need to know
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SEC’s accredited investor change – here’s what you need to know

SEC’s recent rule change amended the definition of an accredited investor to allow more investors to participate in private security offerings. We outline the changes, how they affect you, and their impact on the market.

FINRA Series exams and pass rates (complete guide)
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FINRA Series exams and pass rates (complete guide)

Looking to get a high-paying job in finance? Then you’ll need to pass FINRA’s qualifying exams – we’ve got the key details and pass rates for every FINRA exam.

Finance Career Paths and the Top-Off Exams You Need To Get Them
Careers in Finance

Finance Career Paths and the Top-Off Exams You Need To Get Them

Learn about different finance career paths and the FINRA Exams and Top-Off Exams you must pass to pursue them.

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