📘 Series 6 vs Series 65: Different Roles, Different Goals

If you’re planning a career in financial services, understanding the differences between the Series 6 and Series 65 licenses is essential. Each serves a unique purpose, targets different roles, and aligns with distinct career goals. Here’s what you need to know:

🎯 Purpose of Each License

Series 6 – Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Rep

• Sell mutual funds, variable annuities, and insurance-based products
• Common for bank reps, insurance agents, or entry-level financial professionals
• Regulated by FINRA

Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam

• Qualifies individuals to act as Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs)
• Allows for fee-based advice, portfolio management, and fiduciary responsibility
• Regulated by NASAA

👥 Who Needs Each License?

📈 What You Can and Can’t Do

⏱ Exam Overview

Series 6

• 50 scored questions
• 90 minutes
• Passing score: 70%

Series 65

• 130 scored questions
• 180 minutes
• Passing score: 72%

💼 Career Outlook

• Series 6 is ideal for financial professionals selling investment products in structured environments.
• Series 65 suits those who want to operate independently and offer advisory services as fiduciaries.

🧭 Which Should You Choose?

• Want to sell mutual funds and annuities? → Series 6
• Want to offer personalized investment advice? → Series 65

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