If you reached this page as part of an ongoing search for expert Series 65 test prep, Varsity Tutors can set you up with private Series 65 courses to help you build self-confidence heading into the exam. Series 65 (or Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination) is a standardized test administered by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) to ensure that licensed Investment Adviser Representatives have the skills needed to carry out their professional duties. If you feel as though your Series 65 prep needs an edge, let us refer you to private Series 65 tutoring services today!
Series 65 test prep typically begins by reviewing the formatting and structure that test-takers can expect on exam day. For example, Series 65 is a computer-based exam that utilizes a multiple-choice format. You have a total of three hours to answer 130 questions. If you don't have much experience with digital exams or worry that you'll run out of time on test day, taking practice exams during your Series 65 preparation may help you determine anything you need to change before it counts.
The table below breaks down the topics covered on the Series 65 exam, as well as how heavily each is weighted:
Series 65 Exam Breakdown
| Section | Percentage of Test |
| Economic Factors and Business Information | 15% |
| Investment Vehicle Characteristics | 25% |
| Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies | 30% |
| Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices | 30% |
One of the benefits of private Series 65 classes is the ability to study whatever you want to. If you enroll in a large Series 65 test prep product, you'll probably spend most of your time covering everything besides Economic Factors and Business Information, as it constitutes much less of the test than the other topics. However, Series 65 tutors would be happy to go over it with you if it helps you pursue your professional goals.
Private Series 65 test preparation also allows you to work in a one-on-one learning environment. You are the only student in your Series 65 class, virtually ensuring that any questions you ask are answered quickly. All of your work may also receive immediate feedback, allowing you to correct any mistakes while the material is still fresh.
Your instructor may even be able to tailor Series 65 prep sessions to your unique needs. For example, a practical learner might want to incorporate real-world examples into their Series 65 test prep to make seemingly abstract concepts seem more useful, while a theoretical learner might prefer to concentrate on the underlying skills the exam is designed to assess. Your tutor may also take the time to really get to know you, allowing them to incorporate some of your non academic interests into your study sessions to make them more interesting.
At Varsity Tutors, we also try to make Series 65 prep as convenient as possible. Every Series 65 course we offer takes place on our exclusive Live Learning Platform, giving you all the benefits of face-to-face study without forcing you to commute someplace. We also try to match every student with an instructor who meets their scheduling needs. We believe that no student should have to give up something they enjoy just to study for the Series 65.
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Blake: Series 65 test prep instructor
...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 youngest CFP Professionals in the country in 2019. My best areas to teach are personal finance, economics, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and ACT prep.
Education & Certification
- Oakland University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFP
- SIE
- Social Sciences
- +71 subjects
Edward: Series 65 test prep instructor
...of the Financial Services industry. I have been involved with advising and counseling both clients and advisors, and am passionate about helping others learn how financial markets work. I have passed the Series 6, 7, 24, 26, and 66 exams, and held the Massachusetts Life and Health insurance licenses. I coached basketball and football both at the youth and high school levels. I love music and am an active member of 2 bands.
Education & Certification
- Western New England University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 26
- +27 subjects
Donald: Series 65 test prep instructor
...physics, chemistry, calculus, and computer systems engineering. Not only was I pushed academically but I was pushed as a leader. You are expected to develop your own leadership style and practice it every day. I held numerous instructor and leadership positions while at the Naval Academy and found my love for teaching. Upon graduation, I was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps my job as a Financial Manager. My passion for finance was sparked...
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, History
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- Series 7
- +35 subjects
Myles: Series 65 test prep instructor
...I was taught, I was able to pass all exams on my first attempt and in a relatively short time frame. I hope to pass on to more students the study habits that I was blessed to be taught from some of the best in the industry. I have taught on a one-on-one basis, in virtual classes of about 12-15 students, and have led SIE and Series 63 classes for a Fortune 500 client.
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +4 subjects
Karen: Series 65 test prep instructor
...my name if Karen Stevens. I graduated with a master's degree from Ashwood University in business administration. In addition, I hold an English teaching certificate. Since I graduated, I've taught or coached in several areas. However, my primary focus has been on Series licensing. I help students with all licenses such as SIE, 6, 7, 63, 7 65.66, 24 and many more. Many students struggle with the concepts of the SIE exam. I can break...
Education & Certification
- Ashwood University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 24
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- Series 6
- +23 subjects
David: Series 65 test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 24
- Series 10
- Series 9
- +16 subjects
Brendan Daniel : Series 65 test prep instructor
...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, 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...
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 52
- CAIA Level I
- Series 66
- +62 subjects
Ernesto: Series 65 test prep instructor
I have decades of experience both in academe as well as in the financial services field, and have helped thousands of adults reach their academic and professional licensing goals.
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
- Series 66
- Series 24
- Series 63
- +22 subjects
Steven: Series 65 test prep instructor
...am a former Wall Street professional with a long career in equity trading and trading technology. I hold 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...
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 24
- Series 55
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +70 subjects
Dana: Series 65 test prep instructor
Dana Johnson is a Business Instructor, Bitcoin enthusiast, Motivator, and a Financial Consultant who started his career in the music business after graduating from the American College of Switzerland. He also worked as a Financial Advisor for JP Morgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, and Santander Bank before starting his own firm Johnson Capital Global Advisory.
Education & Certification
- American College of Switzerland - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- New York University - Master of Arts, Music Management and Merchandising
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 31
- +27 subjects
Glenn: Series 65 test prep instructor
...a graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in Finance. With career-long fascination of the securities markets, I was co-founder of an equity research firm and later formed my own business, Glenn Turner Investments. When you engross yourself in the things of Wall Street, you quickly learn how smart and creative people are. It is an exciting industry and it can change your life. I'm told that, when the conversation shifts to the markets,...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- Insurance License
- Personal Finance
- +4 subjects
Eric: Series 65 test prep instructor
My passion is helping to educate my clients in the areas they need assistance with. As a financial advisor and investment advisor representative, this is what I do on a daily basis, and I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals.
Education & Certification
- Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Hartford - Master of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- +16 subjects
Giustina: Series 65 test prep instructor
I am a test account.
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Real Estate License
- Series 79
- +56 subjects
Aaron: Series 65 test prep instructor
...Series 4, 24 and 53 licenses. To continue my pursuit of growth, I went on to earn my Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. A short time later, I enrolled at Kansas State University and earned a Master's degree in Personal Financial Planning. Recently, I've earned the Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA) designation and the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. I've worked in several industry roles from client service, back office roles, compliance, management, personal advising...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kansas State University - Master of Science, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- CFP
- Series 24
- +7 subjects
John: Series 65 test prep instructor
...I believe in fostering a supportive environment that builds confidence, using practical examples and interactive exercises to ensure my students grasp foundational concepts. My background includes hands-on experience at PwC and J.P. Morgan, which enriches my tutoring sessions with insights from the industry. I am passionate about helping students not only succeed academically but also understand how these subjects can impact their future careers. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, basketball, pickleball and watching...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- AACN - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Series 66
- +24 subjects
Julie: Series 65 test prep 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
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +5 subjects
Peter: Series 65 test prep instructor
...my career path including all the licenses I obtained, view me at Broker Check: https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/1313689 and see that I had all the licenses. I also was the prime lead instructor for a Series 7 school years ago before publishing training manuals that became the big business we see today. My peers, other broker-dealers, had enough confidence in me to elect me to two different FINRA offices. One was regional office and the other a national...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 79
- Series 66
- Series 57
- +42 subjects
Lonie: Series 65 test prep 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
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 6
- +21 subjects
Nicholas: Series 65 test prep instructor
Have been tutoring on and off in a variety of subject areas since the 7th grade. My areas of specialty are in the science and in money-related topics such as securities, insurance, economics, finance, and accounting.
Education & Certification
- SIUCarbondale - Bachelor of Science, Management Science
- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFA
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +43 subjects
James: Series 65 test prep instructor
Hi, after graduating from The University of Michigan Business School in finance, I was hired on Wall Street investment banking where I stayed until starting my own advisory firm 27 years ago, also during this time I started 9 start up companies in various industries. I love being with my family and grandchildren in my down time or traveling to major cities and reading.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- Series 56 - Proprietary Trader Qualification Exam
- CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics
- +33 subjects