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self-study test preparation for FINRA, NASAA, and
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SERIES 65 EXAM PRODUCTS

Note: All FINRA (NASD) exams are continually being updated.
You should take your exam within 120 days of ordering your study materials!


Series 65 Exam Uniform Registered Investment Adviser Examination

The Series 65 test is required by most states for individuals who wish to act as investment advisers. The Series 65 exam is waived by some states if the applicant has the CFP (Certified Financial Planner), the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), APFS (Accredited Personal Financial Specialist), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), the CIC (Chartered Investment Counselor), or other designations or items as ruled by the (state) administrator.

No prerequisite    $135 test fee    (Form U-10)      3 hour time limit

Passing score is 72%

 Test Topics

Approximate Test Questions

Economic Factors & Business Information  
Basic concepts, financial statements, quantitative methods, risks.
19
Client Investment Recommendations & Strategies: Financial profile, capital market theory, portfolio strategies, taxation, retirement plans, ERISA issues, special types of accounts (529, Coverdell, etc.), 40
Investment Vehicles Characteristics:
Cash equivalents, fixed income, equities, investment companies, derivatives, annuities, real estate trusts and partnerships, life insurance
31
Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices:
Federal and State securities laws, ethical practices.
40

Total 130 questions



Series 65 Exam Study Text

 

STUDY TEXT $140.00


The Series 65 600+ page program comes in two 8 1/2 x 11" perfect bound books (the study text and the final exam book) --- and is specifically designed for the self-study student.
  • The Study Text contains "Micro-Sections" and great page formatting that allows fast reading and emphasizes key points that you’ll probably see on the exam. Strategic quizzes are frequently spaced as you go along.

  • The Final Exam Book contains 9 Final Exams that will make sure there are no surprises when you sit for the real exam!
Key point: All questions have detailed expanded answers. Over 1,300 section questions and final exam questions in total -- and they are "Exam-Tough".

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Series 65 CD

WINDOWS CD
$125.00


CD is Windows Only!

The Series 65 CD contains 9 final exams of 130 questions each -- with complete explanations. It's a great supplement to any study program you have!!  

On this single-user system you can take the quizzes as many times as you like, but the CD expires after a certain time-period from the date of purchase -- you should take the #65 exam within 120 days of buying the CD.

Windows format only.

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Smart 65 on the Web

Smart 65
on the Web
$135.00


 Windows Only!

This program is divided into the same "Chapters" as our Series 65 text and includes an online textbook that leads you through every topic, testing you on each major point. The program dynamically modifies your learning sequence, based on your strengths and weaknesses. If you are having difficulty with a major concept, you're presented with the information in a variety of reinforcing methods until you master the topic. If you're not having problems you move rapidly through the program!

The learning material is arranged within the 4 major areas tested and covers over 300 concepts on the Series 65 exam:

  • Economics and Analysis
  • Investment Vehicles
  • Investment Recommendations
  • Legal Guidelines

To expose the candidate to the extraordinary depth of possible questions on this exam, tests are drawn from a pool of over 4200 distinct questions.

Chapter quizzes follow each section and final exams conclude the study. Each concept includes: practice questions with detailed explanations that not only explain which answer is correct, but also explain why the other answers are wrong for the more complex concepts a Quick 65 summary - an easy-to-read condensation of the most important points tested

• Microsoft Windows with Internet Explorer (version 5.02 or better) only.

The content for Smart 65 is constantly updated. Changes are added to the material as they become available.

The license to use Smart 65 expires one year after purchase date. In addition, if an account does not show any activity for 60 days, your account will be made inactive. Should this happen, the account will be reactivated upon request any time during the one year license. Requests for reactivation should be sent to support@passperfect.com. Please reference your order number, date of order, full name and email address when contacting support.

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Smart 65 on the Web and Books

Save $50
Smart 65 on the Web + Books
$225.00


Windows Only!

In addition to the total program on the web -- you can add the hard copy Series 65 exam study books.

Windows Only!

This is a great combination!

 

 

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Series 65 Exam Study Text and CD   

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Study Text
and CD
$210.00


CD is Windows Only!

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Securities Exam Preparation, Inc., is a consulting organization specializing in self-study test preparation for for FINRA and the NASAA Series 63, Series 65 and Series 66 exams -- and in registration services for Investment Advisers, Broker Dealers, Commodity Trading Advisers, and Introducing Brokers.   Assistance is also provided for registration of ForEx (foreign exchange) merchants and IBs.

 

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