As you prepare for the Series 6 exam, consider a Series 6 course from Varsity Tutors. Series 6 courses allow you to receive resources and instruction that can address your study needs. Your time in a Series 6 class is focused around your needs and goals.
The Series 6 exam is also referred to as the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Qualification Examination. Those who pass the exam are certified to become investment company and variable contracts products representatives. A Series 6 license certifies holders to pursue jobs such as financial advisors, investment advisors, and private bankers. A Series 6 class can help you to prepare by familiarizing you with the content and structure of the exam. Below is an overview of the structure of the Series 6 exam:
| Question Format | # Questions | Time Allowed | Passing Score | Corequisites |
| Multiple-Choice | 50 | 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | 70% | Security Industry Essentials (SIE) |
Series 6 courses take place online. Our Live Learning Platform allows you to meet for Series 6 classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Because commuting to meetings can make accessing private tutoring more difficult for some people, we offer our Live Learning Platform as a way for more people to experience Series 6 prep courses. When you register for a Series 6 prep course, we will connect you to a tutor who meets your availability as well as possible.
During a Series 6 prep class, you receive one-on-one attention from a skilled tutor. Your instructor can take time to help you make the most of your Series 6 prep course by attending to your learning style and giving helpful feedback. You can listen to expert lectures, watch video lessons that explain key concepts, read materials relevant to the content of the exam, or practice skills that the exam tests in Series 6 prep classes. Throughout any or all of these activities, you and your tutor can talk through what you are learning to help you absorb and process the information as well as possible. The feedback and focus on your learning style can help you to develop effective habits and confidence as you approach the exam.
Also, you are able to work with your Series 6 prep course instructor to develop a study plan for your time. You can do a little bit of study in a variety of areas of the exam, or you can focus on a couple of parts of the exam in greater depth. This flexibility stems from the fact that you are not required to work through an assigned syllabus in Series 6 prep courses. You are able to make decisions based on your needs and goals as you organize your Series 6 course. Below is a list of some of the topics you can work through during your Series 6 prep course.
Series 6 Topics (non-comprehensive)
- Standards and required approvals of public communications
- Prospectus requirements
- Regulation D offerings
- Account registration types
- Retirement plans and other tax advantaged accounts
- Information security and privacy regulations
- Essential facts regarding customers and customer relationships
- Circumstances for refusing or restricting activity in an account or closing accounts
- Balance sheet and methods of inventory valuation
- Equity securities
- Capital gains and losses
- Variable life insurance and annuity contracts
- Required disclosures on specific transactions
- Account closure procedures
- Orders, offerings and transactions in customer accounts
- Use of automated execution systems
- Erroneous reports, errors, cancels and rebills
Series 6 prep classes also give you the opportunity to devise test-taking strategies that help you to maximize your time on the exam. Test-taking strategies can help you answer questions more effectively and quickly. By increasing your familiarity with these strategies, you can feel more confident and prepared during the exam.
If you are interested in the benefits that Series 6 courses from Varsity Tutors can have for your preparation, contact an Educational Consultant today.
Sean: Series 6 course instructor
...tricks to passing these exams with flying colors. When teaching I prefer to apply real world application of topics in order to gain a deeper understanding and truly gain knowledge around different subjects. My ultimate goal is to get my students to the end goal of passing their exam as quickly and efficiently as possible. I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and have been working as a Financial Advisor since 2019 obtaining...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- Series 66
- SIE
- +2 subjects
Ben: Series 6 course instructor
...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 simple steps. I've always been passionate about learning, and I believe any subject (yes, even the "boring" ones) if given proper care and attention can bring a...
Education & Certification
- Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 63
- SIE
- High School Accounting
- +45 subjects
Hal: Series 6 course instructor
...twenty years of teaching experience at the college and university level in addition to having served as a national educator in investments for a Fortune 20 firm. My background includes having been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trust and Investment Advisor, Regulation 144 Specialist, Retirement Planning Specialist, Certified Senior Advisor, and a variety of other qualifications. In 2019, as I began tutoring and realized that it had been decades since...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 65
- CPA
- Series 66
- +171 subjects
Peter: Series 6 course instructor
...the potential to make as much money, if not more money than doctors and lawyers. You do not need a secondary degree, you just need to pass the tests. You would want me as at tutor mainly because of my experience. My expertise is in OPTIONS and MARGIN. I started a broker-dealer from scratch, was a manager of other reps, and was a producer. To see my career path including all the licenses I obtained,...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 22
- Series 27
- Series 15 - Foreign Currency Options Exam
- +42 subjects
Eric: Series 6 course 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 6
- Series 52
- Insurance License
- Series 7
- +16 subjects
William: Series 6 course instructor
...career by helping to add different licenses. I have experience with a variety of different educational products including (Kaplan, ExamFX, Training Consultants, STC and Achievable) I am Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 (66) licensed and have multiple industry designations (CAS, CMFC, AAMS, CRPC and ARPC). My tutoring approach is tailored to each student's unique learning style and pace, ensuring that they grasp the concepts and strategies needed to pass these exams.
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- SIE
- Series 39
- +30 subjects
David: Series 6 course instructor
Communication is key to any role, and I strive for clarity by relying on the subject matter to speak for itself. My goal is to communicate the knowledge to the best of my ability and leave any opinions, biases and judgements out of the equation.
Education & Certification
- Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- Real Estate License
- +31 subjects
Joseph: Series 6 course instructor
...unique perspective and flexible tutoring style. While I tutor a range of subjects on business and financial topics, I am most passionate about FINRA and Insurance regulatory examinations. I am a firm proponent of continuing education throughout one's lifetime and in sharing knowledge with others as much as possible. I am a Certified Financial Educator (CFEd), and hold the Corporate Trainer Certified, and Remote Workforce Management Certified credentials, in addition to several project management designations.
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix - Associate in Science, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 7
- SIE
- Series 26
- +30 subjects
Garth: Series 6 course instructor
...all 53 jurisdictions. In previous roles, I was responsible for mentoring and supporting associates tasked with passing various FINRA licenses, as well as the following exams: CRPC, CFP, ChFC. Additionally, I am a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). I have experience working with first time test takers as well as students who require multiple attempts. Additionally, my background prepares me to tutor students in a variety of subjects including finance, economics, accounting, investing, and all...
Education & Certification
- Lebanon Valley College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Loyola University Maryland - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- CFP
- Series 65
- Series 63
- +26 subjects
Mary: Series 6 course instructor
...side senior traders for whom I would be responsible for tracking delta positions, hedging trades, communicating with the partners, and learning options theory to prepare for a three-week intensive in house options course in Chicago with a peer group. We were close-knit, collaborative and hand-picked for what would be a rigorous and unique learning experience to set a foundation for our respective quantitative trading roles. I became a market maker, providing liquidity to the public...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- CFA
- Series 63
- Series 23
- +109 subjects
Nancy: Series 6 course 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
- Series 6
- Series 79
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +83 subjects
Joseph Fon: Series 6 course 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
- Series 6
- SIE
- Series 22
- UK A Level French
- +5 subjects
David: Series 6 course instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- SIE
- Series 10
- Series 7
- +16 subjects
Mark: Series 6 course instructor
...up my knowledge; B. SCI Chemistry, MBA, M. SCI Pharmaceutical Sciences. If you are looking for answers in science, chemistry and math. I have probably got my hands on it directly. Have years of Scientific Expertise with degrees and awards to back up these words. I will be your person subject matter expert to assist you. My personal goal is to inspire confidence in what you study and accomplish in life. I will not waste...
Education & Certification
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
- Rowan University - Master of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- MPJE - Illinois
- College English
- Microsoft Office
- +221 subjects
Isaiah: Series 6 course instructor
...in Montgomery Public School system (Montgomery, AL). The subjects ranged from pre-algebra to calculus. I taught grades 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th. During my last year of teaching high school, I began studying for FINRA Series 6 exam . I passed the series 6 exam in May of 2018. Two weeks later I passed the Series 63. A month later I passed the Series 26. In February of 2019 I passed the Series 65....
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Series 65
- Series 26
- +29 subjects
Scot: Series 6 course instructor
...degree in Marketing in 2010 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...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 22
- SIE
- Series 7
- +12 subjects
Kevin: Series 6 course instructor
...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 select mutually convenient locations. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, hiking, swimming, tennis, reading, movies, traveling, spending time with my family and our dog. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 66
- +41 subjects
Giustina: Series 6 course instructor
I am a test account.
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Real Estate License
- USMLE
- Series 79
- +56 subjects
Kim: Series 6 course instructor
...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 a non-native English speaker to someone with ADHD/Autism. If you need to take a certification test, I can quell your nerves. I will tutor/coach/mentor you through...
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 6
- Insurance License
- Series 79
- Series 63
- +46 subjects
Natalie: Series 6 course instructor
...Real Estate Licenses. Helping clients keeping their financial house in order has been very gratifying and fulfilling as a banking professional, however I'd like to have my own practice and brokerage firm one day. After having graduated Seton Hall, my varied experience has offered insight across the spectrum of financial advising, mortgage lending and real estate matters. On my free time I like to go cycling, volunteer locally and enjoy keeping up with the latest...
Education & Certification
- Seton Hall University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- Series 7
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- +151 subjects