Category: FINRA Exam Prep

This article has been updated. Click here for the most recent information. FINRA / NASAA Exam Tips Here are some great test tips that will help you pass your exam. Don’t Question the Question – Sounds funny, but the truth of the matter is that a lot of people get into trouble on the exam... "FINRA Test Tips"

Failing a FINRA exam can be devastating for many test takers. Your confidence is shaken, your career or promotion can be delayed. And having to tell coworkers and loved ones that you came up short is never any fun. But there is hope and there are a lot of steps you can take to ensure... "Five Things you Must do If you Fail A FINRA Exam"

Most FINRA test takers are reporting seeing more questions regarding the handling of customer information. This article will help you understand these important procedures. Security of Customer Information To fight identity theft and to protect customers from having too much of their information shared with people they have never met, the SEC enacted Regulation S-P... "FINRA Customer Information Security"

In this article we will examine what you need to know about Trust and Estates to pass your FINRA exam. You can expect to see a number of questions covering these topics on the SIE, Series 7, Series 65 and series 66 exams.  Estate Planning Techniques When someone dies, the individual is referred to as... "FINRA Exam Prep Trusts and Estates"

In the more than 25 years of helping financial services professionals pass more than 400,000 exams, we have had students tell us every possible scenario dreamed up by test takers who have “heard” stories about how FINRA exams are administered. The top 5 myths and misconceptions are as follows: Myth # 1: If you fail... "The Top 5 FINRA Exam Myths"

In this article we are going to review a significant amount of information relating to the supervision of retail communications.  As you prepare to take your principal level exam, you  will want to make sure that you have mastered these topics. This information has been taken directly from our textbooks, video lectures and feedback from... "Supervision of retail communication"

Since FINRA introduced remote online testing, we have had many students elect to take their FINRA exams in this new format.  We have spoken to literally hundreds of students who have taken the exam either from their office or home.  The results, opinions and experiences varied greatly among the candidates. In this article we will... "Student feedback – FINRA online testing"

In this article we are going to review a number of different features regarding payment-in-kind bonds.  Investors who purchase this type of security may receive a coupon rate that is paid in additional bonds, shares of preferred stock or a combination of cash and securities. Some issuers, especially those who may be experiencing cash-flow problems... "Payment-in-kind bonds"

Remote testing for FINRA exams is only available in limited circumstances. The availability of remote testing has been largely reversed since the end of the pandemic. If you meet FINRA’s criteria for remote testing..Here is a comprehensive overview of the remote testing process.  Prometrics Proproctor is designed to make it easy to test anywhere, anytime... "FINRA Remote Online Testing"

Objective The objective of this article is to provide test takers with the must know information about FINRA,  NASAA pre licensing exams. Once read you will have a better understanding of how the exams are administered, the testing procedures and how to prepare for your exam.     History Industry mandated licensing  requirements established by FINRA, NASAA... "10 steps to passing your FINRA exam"