Why can’t I just sit for the Series 7 and Series 66 exams instead of the Series 65 exam?

  The reason you sit for the Series 65 exam is to charge fees for your services; if you sit for the 7 and 66 exams your intent is to charge commissions of the securities your clients buy and sell through you (and your firm) in addition (or in lieu of) fees for your services. […]

What is the Series 24 exam?

The Series 24 Exam (General Securities Registered Principal) is 3 1/2 hours long and has 150 test questions. 70% of the total is passing. The fee for sitting for the Series 24 exam is $95.00 and application for U-4 is used.
The Series 24 exam is required by FINRA for any person who manages or supervises […]