30-Day Study Plan for the Series 66 Exam

🟥 30-Day Study Plan for the Series 66 Exam
Pass the Series 66 in 4 focused weeks—even on a tight schedule.

The Series 66 exam tests your knowledge of state securities law, ethics, investment strategies, and portfolio management. With 100 scored questions (plus 10 unscored), you’ll need to earn at least a 73% to pass. In just 30 days, you can be fully prepared—if you follow a strategic, high-efficiency plan.

📆 Study Breakdown Overview

Total: ~60–75 hours of study time, including review and exams.

✅ WEEK 1 – Investment Foundations (Days 1–7)

Topics:

• Economics & Market Fundamentals
• Investment Vehicles (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, alternatives)
• Risk/Return, Portfolio Construction
• Client Profiles & Tax Basics

Daily Tasks:

• Read/watch ~1–2 chapters per day
• Take 10–15 quiz questions after each topic
• Create flashcards for key terms
• Goal: Cover 25% of total material

✅ WEEK 2 – Laws, Ethics & Advisers Act (Days 8–14)

Topics:

• Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Federal Securities Acts (1933, 1934)
• Ethics, Fiduciary Duty, Conflicts of Interest
• IAR Registration & Recordkeeping

Daily Tasks:

• Focus on legal vocabulary and definitions
• Take 15–20 quiz questions per topic
• Practice ethics-based scenarios
• Goal: Finish 50% of all content

✅ WEEK 3 – State Law, Registration & Suitability (Days 15–21)

Topics:

• Uniform Securities Act (USA)
• State vs. Federal registration rules
• Registration of persons, securities, exemptions
• Suitability matching: client scenarios

Daily Tasks:

• Practice distinguishing state vs. federal regulation
• Match client types with product recommendations
• Take timed 30-question quizzes
• Goal: Finish 90% of material + identify weak areas

✅ WEEK 4 – Review, Practice Exams, and Final Prep (Days 22–30)

Tasks:

• Take 2 full-length practice exams (Days 24 and 28)
• Review every missed question in detail
• Focus on weakest topics (ethics, laws, client suitability)
• Memorize critical thresholds (e.g., AUM registration limits, time frames, fee disclosures)
• Rest day + light review before exam

🎯 Goal: Score at least 75%+ on practice tests before test day.

🛠 Tools You’ll Need

• ✅ Series 66 prep course (videos + readings)
• ✅ Digital flashcards (Anki/Quizlet)
• ✅ Question bank with 1,000+ practice questions
• ✅ Exam simulator for realistic testing experience
• ✅ Cheat sheets or quick reference guide

🎯 Daily Study Format (2–3 Hours/Day)

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