What is a FINRA Series 66 license?

The Series 66 is an exam and license that is meant to qualify individuals as investment advisor representatives or securities agents. The Series 66, also known as the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, covers topics relevant to providing investment advice and effecting securities transactions for clients.

Is the series 66 hard to pass?

Series 66 Exam Difficulty Level This is viewed as a tough exam because it is so broad. It’s recommended that students learn through a variety of methods, such as reading, as well as continuous practice exams. But with Pass Perfect’s proven preparation methods, you’ll be guaranteed to pass the first time.

What is a Series 7 and 66 licenses?

The Series 66 exam allows individuals who have already passed the Series 7 exam to register as investment advisers. While the Series 7 allows individuals to sell securities to their clients, the Series 66 license allows them to act as wealth or asset managers with fiduciary responsibility over their client’s funds.

What does a Series 66 allow me to do?

The Series 66 license is a state-specific license that allows license holders to act as financial advisors and transaction coordinators for securities-based products. It is regulated by NASAA, which provides the steps to becoming licensed.

How much does Series 66 exam cost?

What do the exams cost? The exam fees are: $147 for the Series 63; $187 for the Series 65; and $177 for the Series 66.

How long does it take to study for the Series 66?

The Series 66 experts at Knopman Marks Financial Training recommend that you plan on 75-100 hours of prep time before your test. You should assume you’ll need about 4-8 weeks of prep time if you’re working full time.

How much does the Series 66 cost?

North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Exams

Duration Cost
Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam 1 hour and 15 minutes $147
Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam 3 hours $187
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Exam 2 hours and 30 minutes $177

Should I take series 66 or 7 first?

Should I take the series 7 or 66 exam first? While you may take either exam first, we strongly recommend that you start with this Series 7 Exam. The Series 7 Exam is a much bigger test and will require significantly more study time.

How much does the Series 66 exam cost?

Can I take the Series 66 exam without a sponsor?

Do I need to have a sponsor before I take the Series 63, 65, or 66? No. Unsponsored candidates who are not Form U4 registered or currently affiliated with a firm through FINRA’s Web CRD system can open an exam enrollment window via FINRA.org request and pay for the S63, S65, or S66 exam.