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.
Alexander: Series 65 course instructor
...a waste of precious effort! Working with me, you will have an expert partner to help encourage, teach, guide, collaborate, and hold you accountable for your goals! Over my academic and professional career, I've had the chance to help peers, colleagues, and students across various subjects, including English writing, SIE, Series 6/7/63/65/66 licensing, and the Certified Financial Planner designation. I also teach literature, finance, and philosophy. My teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding the subject's conceptual "big...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-East - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFP
- Series 66
- Series 63
- +37 subjects
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- Series 79
- Series 7
- +23 subjects
Evan: Series 65 course instructor
...school work, undergraduate/graduate level Finance, Economics, Math, or Accounting work, or CFA exam prep I graduated Summa Cum Laude (top 5% of my class) from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. I subsequently passed all 3 levels of the CFA examination process. I have worked in Investment Banking (Barclays Investment Bank) where I performed complex financial analyses before subsequently working in Private Equity. Most recently, I served as a Director of Finance for a...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFA
- Series 24
- Series 66
- +27 subjects
Scot: Series 65 course instructor
...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 in...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 79
- Series 6
- Series 16
- +12 subjects
Brian: Series 65 course instructor
...as a personal interest I have tutored, mentored, and coached young and experienced adults in select academic topics, select professional exam pre test materials, soft skills, technical skill building, performance improvement, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about finance, FINRA exams, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. I am a firm proponent of higher education as well as career connected training, believing...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Six Sigma
- Series 26
- +22 subjects
Robin: Series 65 course instructor
...both academically and professionally. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to mentoring individuals, guiding them through complex financial and business concepts, and helping them build confidence in their skills. My experience as a professor and my hands on experience in the investment world has allowed me to engage with students at various stages of their educational journeys, tailoring my approach to suit their unique needs. I hold an MBA from Stetson University and a...
Education & Certification
- University of British Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Daytona State College - Associate in Arts, Accounting
- Stetson University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +23 subjects
Roman: Series 65 course instructor
...Virginia, I moved and began my career in finance in Charlotte, NC. During my time in the industry, I've taken many exams, including, the SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 66, Life Ins, Health Ins, and LTC Ins, and I've passed all of them on the first attempt. I've actually passed the Series 7 twice! I'm passionate about personal finance and love helping others understand the concepts needed to pass these exams. It's a great...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Insurance License
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +59 subjects
Nancy: Series 65 course instructor
...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 prep...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +83 subjects
Brendan Daniel : Series 65 course instructor
...you. I firmly believe in bringing the practical application of subjects to education. What you are learning isn't all theory, after all. I'll have accomplished my job if I can be a foundational block to getting you closer to your goal. I graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Economics. Since graduation, I worked in asset management as a portfolio manager while pursuing my CFA, and recently founded my own firm. Currently,...
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CPA
- SIE
- CFA
- +62 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +14 subjects
Aleta: Series 65 course instructor
...more than 37 years experience in the financial services industry, I have passionately seen my primary role as an educator. This is equally important to me as a tutor. During my career, I obtained the Certified Series 7, 6, 63, and 65 and the Life, Health, Annuities and Variable Contracts Producer License within various states. I also hold an MBA in finance. I own a financial consulting firm providing financial coaching, financial educational presentations/events, academic...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations
- Hampton University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- Series 7
- Series 6
- +27 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- SIE
- CFP
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +24 subjects
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- NCLEX
- Series 6
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +56 subjects
Zachary: Series 65 course instructor
...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 to pass and skip out on...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 63
- SIE
- +12 subjects
James: Series 65 course instructor
...my Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from the Cornell University School of Engineering. Based on my strong academic record, I was able to accelerate the completion of my Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just one additional year, also at Cornell. Upon graduation, I applied my knowledge as a management consultant to Fortune 500 companies in many different industries, primarily in the role as a process and profit improvement specialist. I...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Operations Research
- Cornell University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Accounting
- AP Microeconomics
- Managerial Accounting
- +28 subjects
Kim: Series 65 course instructor
...time, I have had to study constantly in order to maintain my skill set. To this very day, I work upwards of 18 hours per day, five and sometimes six days per week. Because of my diverse background, (heavy in the finance arena, including insurance, securities & investment banking/related) I can relate to people on different levels. I excel in working with those who are learning challenged. This can range from a person who is...
Education & Certification
- University of Alaska Anchorage - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- International Seminary for Distance Education in Theology - Bachelor of Theological Studies, Theology
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- SIE
- Series 7
- +46 subjects
Vincent : Series 65 course instructor
...am a Financial Advisor, MBA Graduate, and Lifelong Learner. I have successfully taken and passed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), the General Securities Representative (Series 7), the Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63), and the Uniform Investment Advisor Law (Series 65) examinations. Due to my experience in financial services, I will be able to incorporate real-world examples into my sessions in order to help students grasp and understand the material at hand. Let's get...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
- Georgian Court University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- SIE
- Series 63
- +14 subjects
Lonie: Series 65 course instructor
...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 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
- SIE
- Series 63
- +21 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
- Series 79
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +39 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 6
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +34 subjects