If you're looking forward to a career in the securities industry and need an Albany SIE prep course, you can rely on Varsity Tutors to provide what you need. Our educational consultants can place you in a virtual Albany SIE course to enhance your understanding of the SIE. Whether you're a current student at Albany State University or the University of Albany or a working professional who needs a refresher course, we can help you prepare for the SIE.
What topics are covered by an Albany SIE prep course?
You can take the SIE (or Securities Industry Essentials) Exam to take the next step in your career as a securities industry professional. It includes concepts that are fundamental to working in the securities industry, such as the types of products you will work with and their risks, the functions of various regulatory agencies, the structure of the securities industry markets, and various prohibited practices. Passing the SIE is important for any prospective securities industry professional, but by itself, it won't qualify you to register with a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member firm or otherwise allow you to engage in the securities business. To become fully registered, you must complete the SIE along with the qualification exam appropriate to the specific type of business in which you'll be working.
When you take the SIE, you're allowed an hour and 45 minutes to answer all 75 multiple-choice questions. You must correctly answer at least 70 percent of them to earn a passing score. Some of the topics that may be covered in the exam include monetary vs. fiscal policy, packaged products, business economic factors, types of markets, international economic factors, investment returns, debt instruments, and customer account registrations. You'll also answer questions about money laundering and other prohibited activities that you may run into as a securities industry professional. This can seem intimidating if you aren't properly prepared, but a quality Albany SIE class can help you prepare for the exam by reviewing as much of this material as you need.
What are some of the benefits when I enroll in an Albany SIE course?
As with any test you must pass to procure licensure and registration, you'll need to take the necessary time to prepare for the SIE. That's one way an Albany SIE course can help you. When you enroll in an Albany SIE course, you have an opportunity to interact with other students and your instructor in a virtual classroom over the Internet. Since all the students in your online class are preparing for the same exam, you could work together to some extent.
If your instructor assigns group activities, you might get suggestions from a classmate that help you remember something that keeps slipping your mind, and you may be able to provide help for other students on, say, setting a realistic homework schedule. Or maybe you understand equity securities, but have trouble with understanding international economic factors. You can help peers with one, and some of your fellow students might help you with the other. You may even run into topics that might have otherwise missed if you were studying on your own.
This kind of collaborative learning environment can help you better understand concepts and retain material learned during class. If you need to, however, you can set up one-on-one time with your instructor to go over something you find especially challenging.
There's far more flexibility allowed by doing your class preparation online than there would be if you had enrolled in a course that takes place in a physical location. You'll have to adhere to the class schedule, but you won't have to worry about the time and money involved when commuting to a class. A reliable Internet connection is all you need to attend class sessions from anywhere.
Multiple class sections are available at different times of the day and different days of the week for your convenience. New sections also open up on a monthly basis, so you can fit into an SIE course that works best for your schedule.
How can I get started with an Albany SIE Course?
If the securities industry is where you want to make your career, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in the Albany SIE course that best suits your schedule. Contact our educational consultants when you're ready, and they can enroll you in the SIE prep course that works best for you. There's no need for you to continue studying on your own when Varsity Tutors has such excellent courses available.
Kevin: Albany SIE course instructor
...comes from a life long passion for learning. Im a Masters Degree graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (Olin School of Business: Finance emphasis) and also received my Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Truman State University. Both students and parents say that I help students succeed and realize their own potential with improved confidence, grades and test scores. Because I have over 20 years of "real life" professional experience and have traveled extensively,...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- IB Business & Management HL
- Series 79
- Elementary Math
- +41 subjects
Krista: Albany SIE course instructor
...a BS (Penn State University) & MBA (Capella University). I currently licensed with the state of NJ for Life/Health Insurance. I am registered with FINRA (Series 7 & 66). I also hold a Certified Financial Planner designation. I help candidates studying for their Life/Health, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 66 (63/65), and CFP designations. I am eager to pass on various tips and tricks I have learned for the various exams. I have various...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Capella University - Masters in Business Administration, Project Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Managerial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Personal Finance
- +18 subjects
Joseph Fon: Albany SIE 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
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Test Prep
- A Level French
- +5 subjects
Scot: Albany SIE course instructor
...received my 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 & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 79
- +12 subjects
John: Albany SIE course instructor
...have a BS in Computer Science and Economics from Yale and an MBA from NYU. I have my Series 7 and 57 and work as a proprietary trader on Wall Street. I'm passionate about financial markets, technology and economics. My philosophy towards education is one of efficiency. I believe that time management is the key to accomplishing your academic and professional goals. I'm here to help you not only learn but absorb the material into...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- GMAT
- GMAT Verbal
- Macroeconomics
- +36 subjects
David: Albany SIE course instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 10
- Series 9
- Other
- +16 subjects
Brandy: Albany SIE course instructor
...Series 63, Series 7 licensed. I am a Financial Services Rep at a major Brokerage Firm in which I have been with with for two years. Passed each of my tests on the first try. I'm very skilled at teaching. I was previously licensed as a Life Insurance agent (Life Insurance and Annuities). I have a history in the Financial Industry working with Workers Comp Insurance and other Business Insurance. I have a Bachelors degree...
Education & Certification
- Bellevue University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +1 subjects
Zachary: Albany SIE course instructor
...and an agent of a broker dealer. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Economics
- Microeconomics
- Series 65
- +11 subjects
Eunpa: Albany SIE course instructor
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Calculus 3
- ACT Reading
- Korean
- +43 subjects
Dennis: Albany SIE course instructor
...advanced managerial accounting, finance, investments, FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7 and 24). Practitioner and teacher, bonds and stock, trader, analyst and writer. I started at the NY brokerage firm Bear Stearns at 17 years old and earned some licenses along the way (7, 63, 55 and 24 supervisory principal). Life is easiest when armed with a variety of skill sets. So learn a little of everything but specialize in something that you feel like learning,...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- French 1
- Business Writing
- Study Skills
- +49 subjects
Kristin: Albany SIE course instructor
I just obtained my licenses within the last year: 6, 63, 66, 7. While my employer provided me with the books, I was not given study support which I think would have been incredibly helpful to me. I look forward to helping you pass on your first try!
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Special Products Marketing Operations
- Lewis University - Masters in Business Administration, Agricultural Business
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 66
- Professional Certifications
- +1 subjects
Donald: Albany SIE course instructor
...I began my work as a financial manager. I applied for grad school and began my MBA with a concentration in finance shortly after from LSUS. It was at this point that I knew that I wanted to make finance a career. I currently hold the Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant and Retirement Income Certified Professional Designations. I also have great experience preparing others for the SIE, Series 65, and Life, Health, and Accident...
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, History
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Algebra 2
- College English
- Series 66
- +35 subjects
Brian: Albany SIE course instructor
...financial literacy, and leadership. I am a firm proponent of higher education as well as career connected training, believing each one respectively is necessary for an improved quality of life depending on the personality of the student. I try to impart this perspective with students or working professionals as it tends to really boost confidence, progress, and choice for the individual. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, studying Scripture, being active with my kids,...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- College Business
- Management
- Business Enterprise
- +22 subjects
Peter: Albany SIE course instructor
...national position. I sat in on the meetings when FINRA changed the Series 7 test from a single 6 hour exam to the present two exams being the SIE and the Series 7 top off. If you want to obtain the SIE license, you probably are in one of these categories. You may be doing for the fun of it, looking to get a better understanding of investments, and exploring it as a career. You...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 86
- Series 27
- +18 subjects
James: Albany SIE course instructor
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Medical Terminology
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- +6 subjects
William: Albany SIE course instructor
I have been teaching the Series 6 & 7 for the past 24 years and recently the SIE as well. I am very passionate about helping students pass these tests and have a unique ability making this information understandable. I specialize in "Options and Margin"
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 52
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +23 subjects
Braden: Albany SIE course instructor
...minor in economics from the University of Oklahoma living in Overland Park, Kansas. I have a passion for teaching college, high school, and middle schoolers math from Algebra to College Calculus, chemistry, and physics. In high school I took a variety of AP Tests: AP Chemistry-5, AP Physics 1-4, AP Calculus AB-5 AP US History-4, AP English Composition-4. I hope we are a great fit, and I can't wait for the opportunity to help you!
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Physics 1
- College Economics
- Business Calculus
- +64 subjects
Vincent : Albany SIE 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
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Series 7
- Statistics
- +14 subjects
John: Albany SIE course instructor
My name is John Walker. I am a seasoned veteran in the financial and insurance industries. I look forward to putting my personal experience, education, and training to work for you. I hope to work with up-and-coming professionals to ensure you meet and exceed your goals!
Education & Certification
- Florida State College at Jacksonville - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 9
- Insurance License
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +10 subjects
James: Albany SIE course instructor
...banker with JPMorgan Chase. I was a college baseball player at the University of Mount Union where I majored in Sport Business and Business management. Since then I have completed my MBA with Walden University in 2018 and will be completing my Masters of Science in Leadership and Management with Purdue Global in 2022. I have a passion for coaching and sharing my experiences in hopes of allowing other to realize their own goals.
Education & Certification
- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- Walden University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP US History
- High School English
- College Application Essays
- +32 subjects