🧾 Series 6 and 63 vs Series 66: Which Path Is Better?📘 Choosing the Right Licensing Route for Your Financial Career If you’re entering the financial services industry, you may be deciding between two common licensing combinations: Series 6 + Series 63 vs. Series 66 (alongside Series 7). Each path serves different career goals, product […]
🎓 Series 6 and 63: Do You Need Both? If you’re planning a career in financial services—especially selling mutual funds, variable annuities, and other packaged products—you may be wondering whether passing both the Series 6 and Series 63 exams is necessary. In most cases, yes—you need both to legally sell securities and operate in multiple […]
🆚 Series 24 vs Series 26: Which One Should You Take? If you’re planning to take on a supervisory role in the financial industry, choosing between the Series 24 and Series 26 exams is a key career decision. While both are supervisory-level licenses, they serve very different functions and are designed for different professional tracks. […]
🏛️ Series 24 vs Series 7: What’s the Difference? If you’re working in the financial services industry, you’ve likely heard of both the Series 7 and Series 24 exams. While both are FINRA licenses, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the distinction is crucial whether you’re launching a career as a registered representative or moving […]
🧑💼 Series 24 vs Series 9/10: Principal-Level Exams Compared If you’re advancing into a supervisory or principal role in a FINRA-member firm, you’ll need the appropriate license. Two of the most common principal-level paths are the Series 24 (General Securities Principal) and the Series 9/10 (General Securities Sales Supervisor). While both qualify you to supervise, […]
🆚 Series 26 vs Series 24: Which Supervisory Exam to Take? If you’re advancing your career in financial services and looking to take on a supervisory role, choosing between the Series 26 and Series 24 can significantly impact your licensing path. While both exams qualify individuals for supervisory positions, they apply to different business models […]
🔄 Series 6 – Resetting Your Study Routine How to Regain Focus, Energy, and Results Before Exam Day Stuck in a study rut? If your Series 6 prep feels unproductive, repetitive, or overwhelming, it’s time to reset your approach. A strategic reboot can restore your focus, improve retention, and boost your confidence. Here’s how to […]
🧾 Series 24 Underestimating Ethics-Based Questions📘 Why Ethics Can Make or Break Your Series 24 Exam Performance Many candidates walking into the Series 24 (General Securities Principal Exam) focus heavily on supervision of trading, market making, and regulatory frameworks—only to be caught off guard by the volume and nuance of ethics-based questions. Here’s why ethics […]
📚 Series 24 Vocabulary You Must Know The Series 24 exam, also called the General Securities Principal Qualification Exam, requires a strong grasp of supervisory concepts and compliance terminology. To pass, you must be fluent in FINRA rules, registration procedures, disciplinary actions, and operational responsibilities. Below is a list of must-know vocabulary terms you’re likely […]
🧾 Series 24 vs Series 26: Compliance and Supervision📘 Which Supervisory License Is Right for Your Financial Services Career? If you’re pursuing a leadership role in a broker-dealer, understanding the difference between the Series 24 and Series 26 licenses is crucial. Both are FINRA supervisory exams, but they prepare you for very different responsibilities in […]