If you're preparing for the SIE, then consider enrolling in an Austin SIE course with the help of Varsity Tutors. We can set you up with a course that fits both your academic and scheduling needs when you reach out to us directly. You may have decided to take this exam if you have recently graduated from a local college such as the University of Texas or Baylor University. However, the exam can be difficult to prepare for on your own. Keep reading to learn more about the SIE and how taking an Austin SIE course can help you enhance the quality of your study sessions for it.
What content is covered in an Austin SIE class?
The SIE, or Securities Industry Essentials Exam, is a starting point for many individuals who wish to work in the securities industry. The test covers some of the most fundamental concepts that you'll need to know in order to find success in this industry. For example, it features questions on the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies, the functions of those agencies, types of products, risks of those products, and much more. Taking the SIE is a great way to get started with your journey towards finding a job in this industry because it is often necessary to have first passed the SIE before moving onto other qualification exams that you may need to pass to get the job you're looking for.
Your class will give you a chance to go over the most important topics on the exam with an expert educator. You can get help with things like types of markets, business economic factors, offerings, equity securities, orders and strategies, corporate actions, customer account registrations, and much more when you sign up to take an Austin SIE prep course. In order to pass the test, you'll need to answer at least 70% of its 75 multiple-choice questions correctly.
What are the benefits of taking an SIE course?
Courses provide a unique way to get more out of your test preparation process. They take place on a powerful virtual learning platform that replicates the traditional classroom learning experience. Getting started with a course is an easy thing to do when you reach out to us directly. Courses are flexible enough to fit into most individuals' schedules. This is because there are multiple course options to choose from and because they take place entirely online. That means you won't need to commute in order to participate in your course. There are options available to you that meet at various times and on various days throughout the week. You can contact us if you'd like help finding the right course for your scheduling needs. We'd be happy to work with you to identify the best option for your specific needs.
Your class will offer in-depth instruction on the most challenging parts of your upcoming test. Your Austin SIE class will connect you with an experienced SIE educator and a number of peers that you'll learn alongside. You can interact with both your educator and your peers throughout your course sessions. For example, you'll have the chance to ask your instructor questions and you can listen to the questions that your peers ask. This may help you think about the material that you're learning in a new way and studies have shown that it can supplement your academic growth.
Still, you may find that some of the topics that your instructor covers are more difficult for you to understand than others. If this happens to you, then you don't have to worry about falling behind in class. Instead, you can easily sign up to work with your educator in a one-on-one setting. This will give you a chance to get personalized guidance and feedback on the topics that you need the most help with. Individualized instruction is a great way to supercharge your test preparation process.
How can I get started?
If you're serious about finding a career in the securities industry, then it's important that you begin this process by taking the Securities Industry Essentials Exam. Preparing for this exam can be a challenging thing to do without any guidance. That's why taking an Austin SIE course can be such a valuable addition to your test preparation process. You can reach out to Varsity Tutors today to find the right course for your scheduling and academic needs. We'd love to help you pursue your test goals by getting you started with an in-depth course that can help you grow academically.

Sarah: Austin SIE course instructor
...time to the exam, and how best to utilize your time based on your circumstances, learning style, and needs. Whether you need a sounding board to confirm your understanding, visual aids, practice quizzes, or mini lessons, we'll find the strategies that get you to your "ah-ha" moment! I also dedicate time to test-taking techniques, including those specifically for the CFP, that increase odds of student's success. I would love to take some time to meet...
Education & Certification
- Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 26
- CFP
- Series 6
- +9 subjects

John: Austin SIE course instructor
I want to serve the academic needs of students in the areas of history, math, and finance. I have taught middle school math and US History for almost 20 years and am passionate about helping students in those areas. I also would work with people looking for help with exams to gain financial licenses such as the series 6 or 63.
Education & Certification
- Lycoming College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Alvernia University - Masters in Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 6
- +57 subjects

Brian: Austin SIE course instructor
...East (while in the military). Either professionally or as a personal interest I have tutored, mentored, and coached young and experienced adults in select academic topics, select professional exam pre test materials, soft skills, technical skill building, performance improvement, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about finance, FINRA exams, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. I am a firm proponent of higher...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 10
- +22 subjects

Gary: Austin SIE course instructor
I tutor securities licensing exam prep courses for NASAA & FINRA registrations (Series 6,7,63,65,66 and a few others). I own a financial practice, hold the Series 65 and a CRPC designation, and my experience, knowledge and research are current and relevant.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 3
- Series 15 - Foreign Currency Options Exam
- Series 24
- +72 subjects

Michael: Austin SIE course instructor
...strategies for state pension funds using quantitative data to help them generate alpha with little tracking error risk. I have a Masters degree from Baruch in Finance. What I could help a Varsity Tutors client understand is futures, equities and options, commodities especially energy both paper and physical usage, pricing and use in a strategy either for profit or hedging. Also, technical and quantitative analysis such as understanding graphing and more advanced tools such as...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 4
- Series 63
- +14 subjects

Victoria: Austin SIE course instructor
...I am a Certified Financial Planner. I also have several industry licenses; series 7, 66, 51, 24, and 2-15. I am passionate about personal 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...
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
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 6
- +35 subjects

Dennis: Austin 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
- Series 7
- Series 24
- Series 55
- +49 subjects

Kim: Austin SIE course instructor
...a business environment for many years. During that time, I have had to study constantly in order to maintain my skill set. To this very day, I work upwards of 18 hours per day, 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....
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
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- +46 subjects

Michael: Austin SIE course instructor
...of Phoenix and a PhD in Finance from Capella University. Since earning my PhD in 2020, I have been instructing at three online universities, teaching finance, accounting, and emergency management. I am also a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor at a local airport where I teach ground school and flight to student pilots. I really like teaching in general, and enjoy when I can learn something and then pass it on to others. That...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 3
- +16 subjects
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +25 subjects
Education & Certification
- Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- Indiana University - Master of Science, Public Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +20 subjects

Peter: Austin SIE course instructor
...instructor for a Series 7 school years ago before publishing training manuals that became the big business we see today. My peers, other broker-dealers, had enough confidence in me to elect me to two different FINRA offices. One was regional office and the other a 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...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Insurance License
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +42 subjects

Hal: Austin SIE course instructor
...creation and registration process. I attended what was then a week-long Brokers Option Course at the Chicago Board of Options and followed that as 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,...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 22
- Insurance License
- +171 subjects

Daniel: Austin SIE course instructor
I am a CPA with a background in teaching and tutoring. I can work with you on most finance, business, and accounting subjects. I help simplify the material and highlight the core lessons. I've been told it's very effective and helpful!
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Leadership
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- Series 6
- CPA
- +25 subjects

James: Austin 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
- Series 63
- Series 6
- Technology and Coding
- +34 subjects

Nancy: Austin SIE course instructor
...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 in English Literature, Human Geography, or American or...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 66
- Series 6
- +85 subjects

Aaron: Austin SIE course instructor
...I earned a B.S.B.A. degree Summa Cum Laude in finance and minored in economics. I hold over 2 years of experience working in investment banking and private equity. During college, I was a teaching assistant for courses covering investment banking, political economy and macro- and microeconomics, the last of which I also led study groups for. I was further nominated by my professors to lead study groups in statistics and intermediate mathematical microeconomics. I have...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 79
- Finance
- +31 subjects

Krista: Austin 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
- Series 66
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- +18 subjects

John: Austin 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
- Series 57
- Series 4
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +38 subjects

Joyce: Austin SIE course instructor
...excel in your academics. I hold a degree in Economics from Rutgers University, where I also pursued minors in International Relations and Korean. What sets me apart is my unique relationship with educationI graduated a semester early thanks to careful planning and a passion for learning. I understand the challenges students can face, as I've personally encountered and overcome them. My journey has equipped me with valuable study and teaching skills that can make a...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 86
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +31 subjects