If you're ready to invest in a formal Series 65 prep course, Varsity Tutors can place you in a private Series 65 class to help you reach for your professional ambitions. Series 65 (known as the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination) is a high-stakes exam required for investment professionals to earn a license to act as an Investment Adviser Representative in most states. Some of the broad topics covered include fiduciary duties, portfolio management, retirement planning, ethics, and legal regulations associated with the financial industry. If your test prep could use a boost, consider taking a Series 65 course today!
Many Series 65 prep courses begin by reviewing the structure of the exam. The chart provided below reveals the most important points about the test:
Series 65 Exam Format
Question Format | # Questions | Time Allowed | Passing Score |
Multiple-Choice | 130 | 180 Minutes | 72.3% |
A three-hour exam can feel pretty grueling, so you might want to take a few practice exams during a Series 65 prep class to help build up your mental stamina. Taking practice tests may also help you understand exactly what the test is asking you, as FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) exams are known to write questions to intentionally mislead financial professionals.
Taking practice exams can also be a good way to identify your academic strengths as well as any areas of opportunity where you could improve. The list below includes some of the topics you may want to review in a Series 65 class:
Series 65 Topics (Non-Comprehensive)
- Business cycles
- Monetary and fiscal policies
- Income statements and balance sheets
- Time value of money concepts
- Valuation ratios
- Systematic risks
- Liquidation priorities
- Insured and demand deposits
- Asset-backed securities and corporate bonds
- Fixed income securities and their characteristics
- Nonqualified employee stock options
- Shareholder rights
- Technical analysis
- Mutual funds
- Sole proprietorships
If that seems like an intimidating list, know that private Series 65 prep classes can help you break it down into more digestible chunks. All of our Series 65 courses involve one-on-one test preparation with a private tutor, allowing you to study exactly what you need to. For instance, if you're confident with fixed income securities but have a harder time with non-qualified employee stock options, your sessions can concentrate on the stock options to help improve your study efficiency.
Likewise, working in a one-on-one environment ensures that any questions you have are addressed in a timely fashion. Many students also find it easier to ask for help in a private Series 65 course than a crowded classroom full of students.
Perhaps most importantly, Series 65 courses may be adapted to your unique needs. For example, visual learners may want to work with flashcards to remember all of the laws and regulations covered on the Series 65 exam, while an auditory learner might prefer to listen to a recording detailing the same information. Similarly, your instructor can take the time to really get to know you, potentially incorporating your outside interests into your study sessions to make them more engaging.
Varsity Tutors also works hard to make Series 65 classes as accessible as possible. All instruction takes place on our innovative Live Learning Platform, providing all of the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the logistical drawbacks of trying to meet up in person. We also try to match every student we work with to an expert instructor who can accommodate their scheduling needs for added flexibility.
If you would like to learn more about our Series 65 classes or are ready to enroll today, give us a call! Educational Directors are standing by to help you with any questions you may have.
Blake: Series 65 course instructor
...because that is what has helped me in my life and career the most: someone coming alongside me and helping me with things I didn't even know I didn't know. I strive to teach and help in a relevant, understandable, and helpful way. I attended Oakland University on a full-tuition academic scholarship and majored in finance and minored in accounting. After working in the financial planning industry for 4 years, I became one of the...
Education & Certification
- Oakland University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- SIE
- CFP
- ACT Math
- +71 subjects
Julie: Series 65 course instructor
I am a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Therapist - I with a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration. While I am a fee-only fiduciary advisor now, I have taken and passed the Series 7, Series 65, and Series 66 exams as well as the rigorous Certified Financial Planner examination. I am here to help personal finance, finance, and business students achieve their educational goals!
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 7
- SIE
- +5 subjects
Lonie: Series 65 course instructor
...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 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
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- Series 6
- SIE
- +21 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 63
- SIE
- +24 subjects
Raymond: Series 65 course instructor
I am committed to developing the talent I possess and sharing my life with others. I always enjoyed teaching but more importantly human development. As Socrates said so long ago, the unexamined life is not worth living. Sometimes, the gravity of questions outweigh all in life.
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 31
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +7 subjects
Joseph: Series 65 course instructor
...inspire my student to attain their 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!...
Education & Certification
- Yeshiva University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Western Governors University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- SIE
- Series 22
- Series 82
- +48 subjects
Daniel: Series 65 course instructor
...out my post-high school education at the University of South Florida where I went through many changes in majors and enjoyed taking a wide variety of classes. After several eventful years at USF, I received an opportunity to move to Illinois and fix up and restore a century old farm house that my mother was born in. After the move, I discovered I could not complete a degree with USF through distance learning so I...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- College of William and Mary - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Bar Exam
- Florida Bar Exam
- Philosophical Ethics
- +53 subjects
John: Series 65 course instructor
My name is John Walker. I am a seasoned veteran in the financial and insurance industries. I look forward to putting my personal experience, education, and training to work for you. I hope to work with up-and-coming professionals to ensure you meet and exceed your goals!
Education & Certification
- Florida State College at Jacksonville - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFP
- Series 66
- SIE
- +10 subjects
Ben: Series 65 course instructor
Experienced portfolio manager, strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Series 65, 7, 63, 24, CFA, FRM
Education & Certification
- University of Amsterdam - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CPA
- Series 63
- Series 28
- +39 subjects
Education & Certification
- Loyola University Maryland - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 66
- +4 subjects
Claudio: Series 65 course instructor
CFA level 1 candidate with diversified graduate-level education in econometrics, derivatives, corporate finance, economics and financial statement analysis. I am a team player, goal oriented, trustworthy. I am fluent in Spanish and English and I am the former President of the Latino Student Association at BYU- Hawaii. I have been educated in 3 different continents. Registered Representative (Series 7)
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Hawaii - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Trinity College - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 66
- Series 6
- +34 subjects
Gary: Series 65 course 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
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 3
- Series 6
- +72 subjects
Zachary: Series 65 course instructor
...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 to pass and skip out on all the fluff. I have a vast understanding of the "test world" concepts and their real world applications. If you...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 28
- SIE
- Series 66
- +12 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Master of Science, General Literature
- University of Florida - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Argosy University-Chicago - Doctor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 57
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +20 subjects
S: Series 65 course instructor
...an MBA in Finance from the Yale School of Management and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Montana. I am an avid skier, and teach skiing part time as well. For the past 7 years I have been a small business owner. I love the teaching and learning process. For several years I have taught skiing. Skiing is a superb example of a skill that can be broken down to basic components and...
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Yale University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- CPA
- Series 24
- +67 subjects
Jessica: Series 65 course instructor
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
- Series 65
- Series 10
- SIE
- Series 27
- +79 subjects
James: Series 65 course instructor
...different industries, primarily in the role as a process and profit improvement specialist. I then joined an investment firm which was pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence to managing client portfolios. For those unfamiliar with Operations Research, it is generally defined as the application of advanced analytics, primarily mathematics based, to make better business decisions. As a result, I believe Algebra is essential to long-term mathematics learning, knowledge, and personal success. Therefore, while I am...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Operations Research
- Cornell University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- College Business
- Microeconomics
- Accounting
- +28 subjects
Valentina: Series 65 course instructor
...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. Therefore, I am standing by to help you with these challenging exams. Additionally, I have been teaching as a licensed teacher for several years in public schools....
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- +4 subjects
Mary: Series 65 course instructor
...adjusted return on capital (RAROC). My career trajectory continued to expand beyond US domestic equity markets into global markets - Asia, Latin America, Europe as well as into other asset classes FX, Commodities, Fixed Income dictated by customer investment policies, the liberalization of markets, and the respective risk books. I accepted new business roles and appointments and was later recruited to work with other global derivatives groups (Deutsche, HSBC) overseeing Corporate Derivatives programs, customer options...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 14A - NYSE DMM Compliance Official Examination
- Series 28
- CAIA Level I
- +109 subjects
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Real Estate License
- NPTE - National Physical Therapy Examination
- USMLE
- +56 subjects