Over 12,000 candidates sit for the Series 65 exam every year, but only about 65-70% pass on the first try. Think you’re ready for the Series 65? I gathered these seven practice questions to test what ...

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Prepping for any exam can be intimidating. According to a UCLA resource, between 40 and 60% of students experience significant test anxiety. One of the best ways to alleviate that anxiety is to know ...

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The Series 65 exam is required if you want to work as an investment adviser representative (IAR) or start your own registered investment adviser (RIA) firm. Passing this test lets you create financial ...

The Series 63 exam is not a requirement for those who work at a registered investment advisor (RIA) firm. But it might be of interest if you plan to sell securities products through a broker-dealer.

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I once met with a student that had a failed Series 79 exam…twice. What was unusual about this was that he had studied for months, and scored over 90% on his practice tests. Despite this, he was still ...

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There are 125 Series 7 exam questions, and to pass, you’ll need to answer 90 questions correctly. Understanding the question format, what topics they’ll cover, and getting some practice in can help ...