Varsity Tutors is the only name you need to know to kick your Dayton SIE preparation into high gear. We offer connections to two fantastic services to help you get professional assistance with your test prep. First, we can enroll you in an online Dayton SIE prep course where you can study both academic concepts and proven test-taking strategies to prepare for test day. Alternatively, we can connect you with a private Dayton SIE tutor who can forge a personal rapport with you as you work together toward your educational goals. Both are great options, and some students use both in order to feel as prepared as possible heading into the SIE.
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is administered by FINRA (or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) as a kind of introduction to the basic skills required for licensed securities industry professionals. While you must pass this test in order to earn a trading license, the SIE alone is not sufficient to start trading. Instead, you will need to combine it with a more specific qualification exam such as the Series 79 or Series 7 in order to earn a license. You must be associated with a FINRA member firm to sit for a qualification test, but the SIE is open to students at local colleges such as Wright State University and the University of Dayton. As such, the SIE is a great place to start.
What topics can I review during Dayton SIE prep?
The SIE covers basic securities industry concepts such as product types and their associated risks, the structure of security industries markets, the role of regulatory agencies, and prohibited practices. The exam itself has 75 multiple-choice questions administered over a testing session lasting 105 minutes, and you need to earn a score of at least 70 in order to pass.
FINRA is known for writing deceptively-worded questions that can trick you even if you understand the material, so you might want to make practice exams part of your test prep to get an idea of what to expect. Experiencing what the time available to you feels like firsthand can also make it easier to modify your pace, helping to ensure that you have an opportunity to answer every question. Perhaps most importantly, you can review your answers with your instructor to identify where you are improving and any areas of opportunity for further study.
What are some of the benefits of formal Dayton SIE prep?
As noted above, Varsity Tutors can either enroll you in a Dayton SIE prep class or find you a private instructor. If you choose to take a class, you'll meet with a knowledgeable teacher and your fellow classmates on our proprietary Live Learning Platform, an online classroom that allows you all to see and hear each other even if you're miles apart geographically. Since your teacher can see you, asking for help is as easy as raising your hand.
You are also free to communicate with your fellow students on our platform, allowing you to help each other out while your teacher is working with someone else. For example, you might explain business economic factors to one of your new friends if they're struggling with the topic. Likewise, a classmate's take on debt instruments may resonate more with you than your instructor's explanation. Best of all, studying in a group setting allows you to share the associated expenses so you get more value for your money.
If you would rather study with a private instructor, we can set you up with a qualified SIE instructor. Since you will meet with your instructor online, you will also get to use our Live Learning Platform to review. Powerful features like video chat and a virtual whiteboard ensure that your sessions are just as effective as meeting in-person, giving you a face-to-face study experience without the associated commute.
Choosing to meet with a private instructor allows you to learn at your own pace. If you're having a hard time with packaged products, your instructor can provide additional examples until you feel ready to move on. If you understand hedge funds immediately, your instructor can quickly move on to something else to keep your sessions engaging.
Can I sign up for Dayton SIE prep right now?
Absolutely. Simply reach out to an Educational Consultant to get the process started or if you want to find out more information about the benefits of each Dayton SIE prep option provided by Varsity Tutors. We can't wait to work with you!
James: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 66
- Firefighter Exam
- +6 subjects
Victoria: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...also have several industry licenses; series 7, 66, 51, 24, and 2-15. I am passionate about personal financial literacy and have previously taught financial literacy classes to high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for complex exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning...
Education & Certification
- University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 66
- Series 65
- +35 subjects
Raman: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...I have completed my Bachelors in Finance and have successfully passed the FINRA Series 7, Series 66, State Life & Health Insurance License, and the CFP Exam. Being a Financial Planner is no different than being an educator or a coach. My passion is to teach my clients on how build a robust financial plan, however my passion goes beyond that. At Varsity Tutors, my vision is to help you achieve your goal of successfully...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Rice University - Certificate, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- RICP - Retirement Income Certified Professional
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- CFP
- +25 subjects
DeSean: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I'm passionate to help students, because I was a student once. During undergraduate, I tutored students in Statistics and College Algebra. I completed my undergraduate with a B.S.B.A. in Personal Financial Planning, a B.S.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Communication Studies. I do not like micromanagement, although I do believe a tutor and student should have a vested interest to benefit the student. In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my wife...
Education & Certification
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Professional Certifications
- +13 subjects
Eunpa: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- SAT Reading
- +43 subjects
Gabriel: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I am a graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business in South Carolina. Since then I have worked as a paraplanner and assistant to financial advisors.
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 65
- Series 7
- +24 subjects
Ryan : Dayton SIE test prep instructor
Hi, I am a writer of fiction and non-fiction. I worked as an award-winning journalist in Montana and Wisconsin and have been writing in some form for about 20 years. I am currently studying for FINRA's Series 7 exam.
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Journalism
- Introduction to Fiction
- +12 subjects
Kevin: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...accounting, finance and related business topics. One of my goals for each tutoring session is to keep the student engaged and challenged yet not overwhelmed. I use a number of teaching methods, including practice questions and topical computer related tools. I often ask for feedback and appreciate candid communication. I try to be flexible with my time. To ensure that we have a quiet and comfortable study space, I work with the student to help...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CPA
- Series 24
- Series 30
- +41 subjects
Aaron: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...Laude in finance and minored in economics. I hold over 2 years of experience working in investment banking and private equity. During college, I was a teaching assistant for courses covering investment banking, political economy and macro- and microeconomics, the last of which I also led study groups for. I was further nominated by my professors to lead study groups in statistics and intermediate mathematical microeconomics. I have worked, both formally and informally, providing career...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 79
- Series 63
- High School Accounting
- +31 subjects
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Avid public speaker and advocate for financial literacy. I am a full-time financial advisor that uses my free time to help others gain the knowledge necessary to learn more about business and finance or make their own way in the financial services industry.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +79 subjects
Daniel: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I am a CPA with a background in teaching and tutoring. I can work with you on most finance, business, and accounting subjects. I help simplify the material and highlight the core lessons. I've been told it's very effective and helpful!
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Leadership
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- +25 subjects
Robin: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
Senior Associate in Equity Research | UCLA Economics/Finance Alumni To me, Finance is the intersection between art and science.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 87
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 63
- +10 subjects
Nancy: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. As a college economics major with an MBA, and as former investment banker with many years of experience there (now retired), I enjoy teaching finance, accounting, and econ as well as the various secrutities licensing tests. But my avocations are history and literature and I love teaching them as well--whether through assisting with regular school homework and test preparation, or through SAT/ACT prep, or through AP/SAT subject test...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 79
- Series 65
- +83 subjects
Lonie: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...don't teach as a primary source of income; I teach because I enjoy helping others enough to do it in my spare time. People don't care what you know until they know that you care. I'm supposed to write something here about my own achievements. I have an impressive resume by most peoples' standards. But my achievements don't amount to anything unless they translate into helping YOU pass your exam. Let's just leave it at...
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, German
- West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
- Xavier University - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- +21 subjects
Ben: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...with a minor in biblical studies. During my time there, I traveled extensively and was involved in several social service clubs, campus choir, and I also volunteered my time at the local Boys and Girls club to assist the kiddos with their homework assignments. Upon graduation, I began a career as a financial professional, where I advised families, individuals, and businesses by taking complex (and often confusing) financial subject matter and breaking them down into...
Education & Certification
- Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 6
- Elementary School
- +45 subjects
Jennifer: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...learning and sharing my wisdom shines through my positive energy-my students give me the greatest gratification when they are overcoming learning roadblocks-I tutor a broad range of subjects including Professional Certifications, Insurance License, NMLS, SIE, and Series 6. I am a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. I received my Master of Science Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Consumer Science with a Minor in Business Administration. I have over 20 Years of sales,...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
- Eastern Illinois University - Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Real Estate License
- Insurance License
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- +5 subjects
Joyce: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...degree in Economics from Rutgers University, where I also pursued minors in International Relations and Korean. What sets me apart is my unique relationship with educationI graduated a semester early thanks to careful planning and a passion for learning. I understand the challenges students can face, as I've personally encountered and overcome them. My journey has equipped me with valuable study and teaching skills that can make a real difference in your academic success. I'm not...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 86
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 52
- +31 subjects
Scot: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
...and became a licensed financial advisor in June of 2011. In February of 2017, I co-founded my financial planning firm, Providers & Families Wealth Management, with my wife, Lindsey; and in December of that year, I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. The most influential teachers in my life provided an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and I strongly believe that these are very important characteristics of an impactful education! I look forward to helping you...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 82
- Series 9
- +12 subjects
Hunter: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I am here to help you become as successful as possible.
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Economics, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- Professional Certifications
- +16 subjects
Sebastian: Dayton SIE test prep instructor
I'm here to help you pass in a fun way. I have over 20 years of Wall Street experience. I have worked as a trader, analyst, investment product specialist, portfolio manager and investment strategist.
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +14 subjects