If you're looking for a review course for the SIE, the Ann Arbor SIE course provided by Varsity Tutors can be an excellent choice. Whether you're a working professional who wants to take on entry-level positions in the securities industry or a student from the University of Michigan who dreams of becoming a securities industry professional, this course can have a positive impact on your review. The course covers key concepts tested in the SIE and it's led by highly qualified instructors who can guide you through a comprehensive review and share tips on how you can improve your performance in the test. The Ann Arbor SIE class is also offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening so you can have many options when starting your review.
What are some of the topics in Ann Arbor SIE prep course can cover?
The SIE or Securities Industry Essentials is a test created by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) designed to assess a candidates know-how on basic securities industry information and concepts such as the structure of the securities industry markets, types of products and their risks, and regulatory agencies and their functions. The course tackles the different sections of the test called "Functions" and aims to help you become more familiar with the content and format of the exam.
There are four Functions in the SIE and each function corresponds to a different percentage of your total score. There are 75 multiple-choice questions and you need to get 70% to pass the test. The four Functions are Knowledge of Capital Markets (12 questions, 16% of the test); Understanding Products and Their Risks (33 questions, 44% of the test); Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts (23 questions, 31% of the test); and Prohibited Activities and Overview of the Regulatory Framework (7 questions, 9% of the test).
Function 1 covers topics like offerings, regulatory entities, and FINRA rules, while Function 2 covers topics like real estate investment trusts (REITs), exchange-traded funds, and MSRB rules. Function 3 tests you on topics like compliance considerations, anti-money laundering, and NASD rules, while Function 4 has questions on topics like reportable events, SEC rules, and employee conduct.
Your instructor can give a detailed review of the types of questions under each Function so you can know what to expect during test day. You can also learn test-taking techniques and study tips from your experienced Ann Arbor SIE class instructor.
What are the advantages of enrolling in an Ann Arbor SIE course?
If you are finding it hard to start your SIE review due to conflicts in your schedule, then you'll appreciate that the SIE course with Varsity Tutors is offered entirely online. This means we are able to offer more course times within a given day so you can easily fit a course in your schedule. You can enroll in the morning before going to your general education classes or you can take evening classes if you are working in the daytime. There are also weekend courses especially popular with working professionals.
Another benefit of an online course is that you don't need to spend extra time traveling to and from school. This means you can have a more convenient way of preparing for the SIE. All you need is to log into your account and you can have live classes with your SIE instructor. It's possible for you to ask questions and receive immediate and relevant answers while comfortably studying at your home. There will also be other students in the class, which can give you many opportunities to learn together with aspiring securities industry professionals. By listening to their perspectives or working with them in a group, you can gain fresh insights into a topic that can then help you better understand concepts in the industry.
Worried about not getting the attention you need? The course gives you the opportunity to reserve a one-on-one meeting with your instructor if you need extra help with topics like Direct Participation Programs (DPPs), Books and Records and Privacy Requirements, Definition and Identification of Risk Types, or any other topic or key concepts covered in the SIE.
How can I enroll in an Ann Arbor SIE course?
The SIE is just one of the perquisites you need to pass if you are planning to have a career in the securities industry. There are other requirements like a background check and a qualification exam for the type of specific business you want to work in. However, your successful securities industry career starts with passing the SIE. Contact Varsity Tutors and enroll in an Ann Arbor SIE course so we can help you reach for your test goal.
Victoria: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...financial literacy and have previously taught financial literacy classes to high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for complex exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning style and thought-process. I believe learning should be an engaging, inspiring activity where the student can envision...
Education & Certification
- University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- College Application Essays
- Personal Finance
- CFP
- +35 subjects
Paul: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...passion of mine is assisting students to enter into a financial career. I've spent over three decades as a successful Financial Advisor. The multiple exams a student must pass can seem daunting. My goal is to add clarity and help students fully understand the necessary concepts and terminology. I have a Bachelors in religious studies. I've completed CLU / ChFC courses from American College and graduate studies in business at Wharton. I've always had a...
Education & Certification
- Cincinnati Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 86
- Series 66
- +11 subjects
Ben: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...several social service clubs, campus choir, and I also volunteered 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"...
Education & Certification
- Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Elementary School
- High School Economics
- Other
- +45 subjects
Kristin: Ann Arbor 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
- Professional Certifications
- Series 63
- +1 subjects
Zachary: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...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 to know to pass and skip out on all the fluff. I have a vast understanding of the "test world" concepts and their real...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Microeconomics
- Series 63
- Business
- +11 subjects
Ryan : Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
Hi, I am a writer of fiction and non-fiction. I worked as an award-winning journalist in Montana and Wisconsin and have been writing in some form for about 20 years. I am currently studying for FINRA's Series 7 exam.
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Elementary School Writing
- GRE Verbal
- +12 subjects
Nancy: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. As a college economics 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...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Economics
- College Level American Literature
- Academic Coaching
- +81 subjects
Joseph Fon: Ann Arbor 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
- A Level
- A Level Business
- Series 6
- +5 subjects
Ross: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...love for finance. I have studied for the SIE and passed it and helped other people pass the SIE. I am most passionate about History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...
Education & Certification
- University of New Haven - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Mercy College - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- History
- Yoga
- Business
- +22 subjects
Kevin: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...student engaged and challenged yet not overwhelmed. I use a 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...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Elementary School Math
- Algebra
- +41 subjects
Harrison: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
Hello, My name is Harrison and I am an economics major at the University of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. I have experience tutoring in economics, statistics, algebra/pre-calc, and introductory calculus. I typically have the most availability during evening and weekend hours, but will always work to try and work with any schedule. If interested, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 57
- Calculus
- +20 subjects
Isaiah: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...years I taught math 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...
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- History
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +29 subjects
David: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- SAT
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +16 subjects
Kyle: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
I have a passion for financial and capital markets and love to teach and educate others. I have worked my entire professional career in financial services utilizing series exam information on a daily basis. I have a Masters of Finance from the University of Notre Dame and work as a investment analyst at a private investment firm. Open to giving career mentorship as well!
Education & Certification
- Texas am - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
- University of Notre Dame - Current Grad Student, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Personal Finance
- Business
- +10 subjects
DeSean: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...passionate to help students, because I was a student once. During undergraduate, I tutored students in Statistics and College Algebra. I completed my undergraduate with a B.S.B.A. in Personal Financial Planning, a B.S.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Communication Studies. I do not like micromanagement, although I do believe a tutor and student should have a vested interest to benefit the student. In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my wife and...
Education & Certification
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Calculus
- German 1
- Pre-Algebra
- +13 subjects
Donald: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...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 once 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...
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, History
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Algebra
- Pre-Algebra
- CFP
- +35 subjects
William: Ann Arbor 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 16
- Series 82
- Series 3
- +25 subjects
Scot: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...am a graduate of Penn State University. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 9
- Series 57
- CFP
- +12 subjects
Sebastian: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
I'm here to help you pass in a fun way. I have over 20 years of Wall Street experience. I have worked as a trader, analyst, investment product specialist, portfolio manager and investment strategist.
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Public Speaking
- Series 65
- Technology and Coding
- +14 subjects
Hal: Ann Arbor SIE course instructor
...the designated options trader for a firm. I have over 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...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- ESL/ELL
- Series 27
- Computer Science
- +166 subjects