How hard is the Series 7 exam? Learn what makes it challenging, what’s on it, and how to boost your chances of passing this FINRA test.

The Series 7 exam is your gateway to buying and selling a wide range of securities and offering investment advice. Passing this exam shows you have the skills and knowledge needed to work as a ...

Compare Series 63 and 7 to determine which license fits your financial‑services career path, what each covers, and how they ...

If you’ve looked into becoming a financial advisor or stockbroker, chances are you’ve wondered about the exam you have to take to earn those job titles. Lots of professional exams have extremely low ...

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Prepping for any exam can be intimidating. According to a UCLA resource, between 40 and 60% of students experience significant test anxiety. One of the best ways to alleviate that anxiety is to know ...

For Rob Isbitts, a 25-year career as a financial advisor and investment manager began with the Series 7 exam. In 1995, Isbitts, who went on to become founder and chief investment strategist at ...

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Obtaining the Series 7 license is an important step for many financial advisors on their climb up the career ladder. But clearing this obstacle is not without its challenges. To obtain their licenses, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, ...