Can You Take FINRA Exams Without a Sponsor?

Can You Take FINRA Exams Without a Sponsor?
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✅ Yes, but only for certain exams. Here’s the breakdown:

🆓 Exams You Can Take Without a Sponsor

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam
  • No sponsor required
  • Open to anyone 18+
  • Designed to test basic knowledge of the securities industry
  • Great first step for those looking to enter the field before securing employment

💡 Passing the SIE helps you stand out when applying to broker-dealers for sponsorship of other exams.

🏢 Exams That Require Sponsorship

You must be sponsored by a FINRA-member firm or self-regulatory organization (SRO) to take these exams:

🔑 Note:

• The Series 65 (NASAA’s Investment Adviser exam) does NOT require sponsorship and can be taken independently.
• Other NASAA exams (63, 66) generally require firm sponsorship if taken in conjunction with FINRA registrations.

🔍 How to Find a Sponsor

• Apply for entry-level roles with FINRA-member firms
• Highlight your SIE credential (if completed)
• Explore firms offering interim sponsorship programs

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