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
...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 you and learn more about where you are in your CFP journey! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about what our partnership would look like, don't hesitate to contact me so...
Education & Certification
- Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFP
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +9 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
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- CLU - Chartered Life Underwriter
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- +25 subjects
Vincent : Austin SIE course instructor
...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 started!
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
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +14 subjects
Evan: Austin SIE course instructor
...a degree in economics. I subsequently passed all 3 levels of the CFA examination process. I have worked in Investment Banking (Barclays Investment Bank) where I performed complex financial analyses before subsequently working in Private Equity. Most recently, I served as a Director of Finance for a Private Equity owned enterprise. I have helped many students in statistics, economics, managerial accounting, financial accounting and finance. I enjoy tutoring and it gives me the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 24
- Series 65
- Series 7
- +27 subjects
Krista: Austin SIE course instructor
...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 study tips and tricks...
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 7
- Series 63
- +18 subjects
Joshuah: Austin SIE course instructor
...SIE, Series 63, 65, and 7 on the first attempts, and have passed the Level I CFA exam. All of which are completely unimportant because it's not about me, it's about how I can help you (and I can)! Whether you know what you need to know, or are completely lost, I will make sure that we progress with content at a speed that fits you until you are confident for test day. There are...
Education & Certification
- Excelsior College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CPA
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 79
- +14 subjects
Jennifer: Austin SIE course instructor
...Certifications, Insurance License, NMLS, SIE, and Series 6. I am a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. I received my Master of Science Degree and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Consumer Science with a Minor in Business Administration. I have over 20 Years of sales, leadership, mentoring and coaching in the Financial Services field-which includes -Mortgage Branch Management, VP of Membership, Top Mortgage Production Sales Performer, Financial Advisor, Life & Health Agent and Medicare...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
- Eastern Illinois University - Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- +5 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 24
- Series 99
- Series 28
- +72 subjects
Nancy: Austin SIE course instructor
...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 World History.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 24
- Series 66
- +83 subjects
Jessica: Austin SIE course instructor
...need to learn to pass. My specialties are FINRA exams (after 276 students and 215 Five-star reviews): SIE 100% pass rate 3 100% pass rate 6 100 % pass rate 7 99.99% pass rate 28 100% pass rate 63 100% pass rate 65 100% pass rate 66 100% pass rate 79 100% pass rate 86 100% pass rate I was a teacher and have extensive successful experience with students and all learning accommodations. * I update...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 52
- Series 66
- Series 3
- +31 subjects
Melissa: Austin SIE course instructor
I have 20 years of real world experience in business. I can teach the following licenses: SIE, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66. I am a current licensed senior broker at a large firm. I have assisted with in-person training to pass these licenses and have worked teaching adults my entire career. Cannot wait to work with you!
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Capella University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +1 subjects
Lonie: Austin SIE course instructor
...as a primary source of income; I teach because I enjoy helping others enough to do it in my spare time. People don't care what you know until they know that you care. I'm supposed to write something here about my own achievements. I have an impressive resume by most peoples' standards. But my achievements don't amount to anything unless they translate into helping YOU pass your exam. Let's just leave it at that.
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, German
- West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
- Xavier University - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Insurance License
- +21 subjects
DeSean: Austin SIE course instructor
...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 playing the alto. saxophone.
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
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Finance
- +13 subjects
Ben: Austin SIE course instructor
...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" ones) if given proper care and attention can bring a profound sense...
Education & Certification
- Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 6
- High School Biology
- +45 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Elementary School Writing
- Journalism
- +12 subjects
Dennis: Austin SIE course instructor
...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, even if there will be no test or recognition....
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- +49 subjects
Joseph Fon: Austin 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
- Series 22
- Series 6
- UK A Level Economics
- +5 subjects
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Economics, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- Test Prep
- +16 subjects
Sean: Austin SIE course instructor
...passing these exams with flying colors. When teaching I prefer to apply real world application of topics in order to gain a deeper understanding and truly gain knowledge around different subjects. My ultimate goal is to get my students to the end goal of passing their exam as quickly and efficiently as possible. I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and have been working as a Financial Advisor since 2019 obtaining multiple industry...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 66
- Series 6
- +2 subjects
Peter: Austin SIE course instructor
...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 the Series 7 top off. I passed the Series 3 exam, the National Commodities Futures Exam. If you want to obtain the SIE license, you probably are in one of these categories. You may be doing...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CPA
- Series 24
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- +41 subjects