Securities Exam Blog

In this article we’re going to review US Treasury securities,  agency securities and collateralized mortgage obligations or CMOs.  The United States government is one of the largest issuers of debt in the world. Treasury securities are issued in a variety of forms, and  with a variety of maturities. We will start our review with the... "Government securities FINRA test prep"

In this article we are going to  examine the recommendation process and review how recommendations are made to customers.  We will also analyze whether or not recommendations are suitable for the customers based on their particular situation. All recommendations must be suitable. The registered representative, when evaluating a customer’s financial status, investment objective, and other... "FINRA Exam Suitability"

 In this article we’re going to take a look at debt securities. We are going to review how and why someone would purchase a bond. A bond, when purchased by an investor, represents a loan to the issuer in exchange for a stated interest rate. The investor’s relationship with the issuer is as that of... "FINRA Test Prep – Debt Securities"

In this article we are going to examine some of the requirements of Regulation Best Interest also known as Regulation BI or Reg BI.  Regulation Best Interest  Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) was adopted by the SEC in June of 2019 as an amendment to The Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All broker dealers, investment... "What is Regulation Best Interest?"

Determining if you are required to take the series 99 exam can depend on many factors.  In some cases it is very straightforward, and in other cases the question may be more complex. If your firm tells you that you must pass the series 99 exam, regardless of whether or not FINRA would require you... "Do I need to take the series 99 exam?"

In this article we are going to examine some of the complex issues that can arise when registered representatives use social media for business purposes. In addition to the requirements for registered Representatives who use social media we will look at  some of the compliance responsibilities for the employing broker-dealer. The use of social media... "FINRA Test Prep – Supervision of Social Media"

In this article we are going to take a look at how corporate securities are offered to investors for sale for the very first time. When we take a look at offering corporate securities we have to start a review with the Securities Act of 1933. The Securities Act of 1933 regulates the primary market.... "FINRA Exam Prep Issuing Securities"

In this article we are going to take a look at the role of broker-dealers who operate in the NASDAQ environment.  If I were to ask you where NASDAQ is, it would be much the same as me asking you where is the internet– it’s nowhere and it’s everywhere. It’s a computer network throughout the... "FINRA Exam Prep – The Role of the Broker Dealer"

In this article we are going to take a look at employee conduct and the conduct of registered representatives.  Virtually all FINRA exams will test the rules and regulations relating to professional conduct in the Securities industry.   This article will highlight a number of prohibited practices that you are likely to see on your... "Securities Exam Prep – Prohibited Conduct"