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Support for professionals as they prepare for FINRA and NASAA securities licensing exams. This includes key exam information, breakdowns of heavily tested topics, answers to frequently asked questions, study guides, practice questions, and expert advice.
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What is the Series 66 exam?
Securities

What is the Series 66 exam?

The Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam, also known as the Series 66 exam, is a comprehensive test that covers a wide range of topics related to the role of a financial adviser. It includes laws, regulations, ethics, strategies, and other important aspects of offering financial advice and dealing with securities. Additionally, it covers state laws …

How to calculate bid and ask spreads – market makers (SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66 exams)
FINRA SIE

How to calculate bid and ask spreads – market makers (SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66 exams)

In this video, Brandon shares how to calculate bid & ask spreads, which are generally published by market makers and securities dealers. Then, he goes over an Achievable practice question together with you to ensure you understand the concepts you’ve learned.

Form ADV Part 2B Overview (tested on the Series 63, 65, 66)
FINRA & NASAA

Form ADV Part 2B Overview (tested on the Series 63, 65, 66)

Form ADV Part 2B is an important form that investment advisers use to make disclosures. The use of this form is tested on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this video, we go over the form’s contents, how it is used, and walk through a practice question that you might see on the exam.

Broker dealer exclusions (NASAA Series 63, 65, 66)
FINRA & NASAA

Broker dealer exclusions (NASAA Series 63, 65, 66)

Along with the rules and regulations related to broker dealers on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams, you will also need to know the key exceptions to those rules. In this video, we explore what the key exclusions are to being forced to register as a broker dealer, and then do a Series 63/65/66 practice question on the topic together.

How to get a job in finance
Careers in Finance

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.

How to become an accredited investor
Careers in Finance

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 6 – What to expect on the new Series 7 Top-Off Exam
Securities

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 6 – What to expect on the new Series 7 Top-Off Exam

Brandon Rith is the content creator for Achievable’s Series 7 program, and he discusses what to expect when you take the Series 7 Top Off exam. General dynamics of FINRA exams, the exam structure, and the most tested topics are covered in this podcast.

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 3 – What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam?
FINRA SIE

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 3 – What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam?

What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam? Get a full walk-through of the FINRA SIE Exam on this podcast with Brandon Rith, founder of FINRA tutoring firm Basic Wisdom and Achievable’s FINRA Expert.

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

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)
Careers in Finance

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.

SIE Exam Pass Rate
FINRA SIE

SIE Exam Pass Rate

The FINRA SIE Exam pass rate is 74% – learn more about how to pass the FINRA SIE.

How to pass the SIE exam
FINRA SIE

How to pass the SIE exam

How to pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam, a new test for the finance industry. Joey Frantz shares his SIE Exam prep and experience.

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.

SIE Exam difficulty – How difficult is the FINRA SIE?
FINRA SIE

SIE Exam difficulty – How difficult is the FINRA SIE?

What is the SIE Exam difficulty level? How long do I need to study for it? What’s the SIE exam pass rate? We answer all of your common questions here.

How to study for the GRE, FINRA SIE, FINRA Series 7, USMLE Step 1, or any major exam
Education

How to study for the GRE, FINRA SIE, FINRA Series 7, USMLE Step 1, or any major exam

How to study for any major exam and ace your test.

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