What is Series 65?

The Series 65 is an exam and securities license required by many U.S. states required to be an investment adviser representative. A range of topics are covered in the Series 65 exam, including regulations, laws, fiduciary responsibilities, ethics, portfolio management strategies, and retirement planning. Formally known as the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, Series 65 is a North American Securities Administrators Association administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  

Preparing for the Series 65 Exam

The Series 65 examination is a 3-hour exam which candidates have to complete  130 multiple-choice questions. With a pass rate of just over 72%, the exam covers four major topics: Economic Factors and Business Information, Investment Vehicle Characteristics, Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies, Laws, and Regulations. Check out the website for all the details about exam preparation, fees and dates.

Learning Series 65

To advise your clients correctly you’ll need to learn what seems like endless different securities products, suitability issues, and analysis tools. You’ll also need to learn a heap of state and federal securities laws. Tasked with memorizing so much detailed information, Brainscape makes THE ideal supplementary tool.

There are thousands of notecards on this page prepared by like-minded students covering the entire Series 65 syllabus to dig into. You’ll also see the KM Series 65 course at the top of the page. Prepared in partnership with industry leader, Knopman Marx, the course contains over 750 expertly curated flash cards. The Knopman Marks exam prep experience coupled with Brainscape’s Cognitive science means you’ll have the very best chance of acing your exam.

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To get started, just click on ‘make flashcards’ at the top of the page or a deck below. Good Luck!