Varsity Tutors can help with your Raleigh-Durham SIE preparation by setting you up with an online class or a private tutor. The Securities Industry Essentials, or SIE, exam assesses your understanding of fundamental concepts in the securities industry. While passing the SIE, or Essentials, exam alone doesn't qualify you for registering with a securities firm, it is a key stepping stone. You'll later need to pass a qualification exam, but for now, you must demonstrate sound knowledge in securities products and their risks, how securities industry markets are structured, and how regulatory agencies function. With the right Raleigh-Durham SIE prep, you can receive the in-depth review needed to reach for your potential on the exam.
What Topics Can Raleigh-Durham SIE Prep Help Me Review?
The SIE is a multiple-choice test. You will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete 75 questions but, with so many topics covered, taking guesses is a big risk. The exam assesses your competency in many concepts learned in classes at, for example, North Carolina Central University. Test prep can review not just the types of markets, but also the details of monetary vs. fiscal policy, business economic factors, international economic factors, equity securities, and debt instruments. All instructors that lead courses and private tutoring have been selected based on their experience and ability to communicate key business and economic concepts with students.
A review of risk types, investment returns, prohibited activities, and books and records and privacy requirements is also possible with your SIE prep. However, you can also receive a comprehensive overview of the exam itself. Learning the format of a test can help you better apply your knowledge and approach the questions with more confidence. Formal preparation can expose you to the construction of questions and passages and the little nuances that can impact the meaning of the text and the correct answer. It can be hard to miss such aspects of the test by preparing only by yourself.
What Are the Advantages of Instructor-Led Raleigh-Durham SIE Test Prep?
Varsity Tutors can set you up with two types of test prep. The first is a Raleigh-Durham SIE prep course, which takes place online via a Live Learning Platform. During each session, you can see, hear, and talk to your instructor, as well as your peers, as if they were in the room. This arrangement allows you not only to learn from an instructor via an online whiteboard but also collaborate with other participants using video chat. By studying together, you and your peers can learn together and share knowledge and questions. There's also no need to feel ashamed if you don't fully understand something; you can reach out to your instructor anytime to set up a one-on-one meeting.
Many students prefer private instruction (in fact, you can pick one or the other, or mix both formats). Working individually with a Raleigh-Durham SIE prep tutor allows you to spend your study time covering the greatest areas of opportunity. Lesson plans can be tailored specifically to what you need to know, rather than what you already do. Study sessions may also be adapted to your learning style and interests and be guided at a pace that is most suited for you. Your private instructor can spend more time on REITs and hedge funds if you understand the different types of markets and securities products. A private mentor can also focus on your study process to help you be more efficient, motivated, and confident.
How Do I Enroll in SIE Test Prep?
Raleigh-Durham SIE prep is led by an instructor who understands how to approach the exam and knows the topics that will be covered. Many students opt to focus on self-study. While you can review past course topics, receiving test prep help from a qualified instructor can provide a more comprehensive review of the materials. It can also guide you in test-taking strategies such as eliminating wrong answers to narrow down your choices, which can help when you encounter challenging questions.
With SIE prep, the scheduling is flexible. You can sign up for an online class in the morning, at lunchtime, or in the evening, or on the weekend. Private instructors arrange for meetings whenever is most convenient for you. Whether you are looking for a Raleigh-Durham SIE prep class or to work one-on-one with a mentor, Varsity Tutors can help. Just reach out today and an educational consultant will provide the information you need to decide on the best test prep solution for you.
Valentina: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...preparation for the FINRA exams. I have been in the financial industry for over 20 years, and I am FINRA licensed in Series 7, Series 66, and of course, in SIE since it is a pre-requisite for Series 7. I have also been FINRA licensed in Series 63 and Series 65. The exams are very challenging, but there is nothing there that you will not be able to comprehend and nail from the first attempt....
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 63
- +4 subjects
Lonie: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...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 that.
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 7
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +21 subjects
Gary: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
I tutor securities licensing exam prep courses for NASAA & FINRA registrations (Series 6,7,63,65,66 and a few others). I own a financial practice, hold the Series 65 and a CRPC designation, and my experience, knowledge and research are current and relevant.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 57
- Series 10
- Series 3
- +72 subjects
Brendan Daniel : Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...asset management as a portfolio manager while pursuing my CFA, and recently founded my own firm. Currently, I am a level 3 CFA candidate and portfolio manager for my digital asset hedge fund. I focus on the fund's DeFi investment strategy, blockchain research, and protocol risk management. For students, (and interns), I have taught solidity, python, CFA level 1 and 2 material, Series 7, 63, and 65. I have also taught financial modeling, smart contract...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 27
- Series 52
- Series 3
- +61 subjects
Johnny: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...keep it as simple as I can by using analogies and references that is unique to each person and their way of absorbing information. The subjects I enjoy teaching within Finance are understanding Fundamental Analysis( financials such as 10Q and 10K), this goes with earning season or when companies report earning. Technical Analysis, which is understanding how to read a chart that includes candles, SMA, MACD, RSI and Divergence. I also teach economics and how...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 6
- +11 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- Series 66
- Series 7
- +6 subjects
Jessica: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...full practice exams dependent upon your personal needs. My specialties are FINRA exams (after 165 students): SIE 100% pass rate 3 100% pass rate 6 100 % pass rate 7 99.99% pass rate 28 100% pass rate 63 100% pass rate 65 100% pass rate 66 100% pass rate 79 100% pass rate 86 100% pass rate I was a teacher and have extensive successful experience with students and accommodations. * I update my material consistent...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 22
- Series 24
- Series 6
- +29 subjects
Mark: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...help people pass: The Series # 7 - # 63 - # 65 & # 66 The Life, Health and P&C Insurance test The Real Estate Agent and the Real Estate Broker test TEST TAKING SKILLS are a vital part of passing any test I will demonstrate how. PRACTICE QUESTIONS - The more the better. As you are taking the test... I will show you how to build a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. The key is: HOW...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Associate in Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 65
- CFA
- +73 subjects
Jennifer: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...and Consumer Science with a Minor in Business Administration. I have over 20 Years of sales, leadership, mentoring and coaching in the Financial Services field-which includes -Mortgage Branch Management, VP of Membership, Top Mortgage Production Sales Performer, Financial Advisor, Life & Health Agent and Medicare Health Agent. I focus on explaining real-life business experience examples so students understand how certification questions relate to situations they may encounter in the future. I enjoy sharing my tips...
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
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- Real Estate License
- Insurance License
- +3 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 87
- Series 86
- +10 subjects
DeSean: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...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 and playing the...
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
- Pre-Calculus
- +13 subjects
Victoria: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning style and thought-process. I believe learning should be an engaging, inspiring activity where the student can envision how their new knowledge will apply to real-life scenarios. I am also a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.
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 53
- Series 24
- +35 subjects
Joseph Fon: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
As a wealth management professional, I have learned that my personal success is tied to how well I succeed in managing my clients wealth and that my success is tied to their success. As their wealth increases, so too does my satisfaction, happiness and compensation. As a Varsity Instructor, I will maintain the same values even though there will be no assets to manage.
Education & Certification
- University of New Orleans - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- University of Alabama - Master of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 22
- Series 6
- A Level French
- +5 subjects
John: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...market-oriented roles for the past 4 years. My most relevant experience is as an equity trader, where I was responsible for executing various equity and equity derivative products on behalf of hedge funds. Part of my background includes analyzing market trends, managing portfolio risk, and developing optimal trading strategies from both a fundamental and technical perspective. In addition to my professional experience, I am highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a strong product knowledge through my...
Education & Certification
- Marist College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Marist College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- CFA
- Series 7
- +20 subjects
Joseph: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...goals and objectives. I am very compassionate and patient with my students, especially those studying for FINRA and State Insurance Licensing exams. I have created unique study plans and practice exam questions that have assisted my students to pass their exams without any doubt about their capabilities. I'm happy to help you succeed in all FINRA and State Insurance Exams tutoring. Your passing grade is both of our goals! I welcome all students to study...
Education & Certification
- Yeshiva University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Western Governors University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 10
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +48 subjects
Aaron: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...Summa Cum 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,...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 79
- Accounting
- +31 subjects
Nancy: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...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 prep in English Literature, Human Geography, or American or World History.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 79
- Series 66
- Series 7
- +83 subjects
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +25 subjects
James: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...JPMorgan Chase. I was a college baseball player at the University of Mount Union where I majored in Sport Business and Business management. Since then I have completed my MBA with Walden University in 2018 and will be completing my Masters of Science in Leadership and Management with Purdue Global in 2022. I have a passion for coaching and sharing my experiences in hopes of allowing other to realize their own goals.
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- Walden University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Study Skills
- +32 subjects
Zachary: Raleigh-Durham SIE test prep instructor
...agent of a broker dealer. I work for a large firm in the industry and give investment advice to our high networth clients between 250k-5MM in assets. I passed the SIE and Series 65 will I was still in college and was put through a TD Ameritrade's training program to pass the Series 7 and Series 63 Licenses. The program I have learned is designed specifically to teach you the information you need to know...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 24
- +11 subjects