As you prepare for a career in the securities industry, reach out to Varsity Tutors to enroll in a Cleveland SIE course. The SIE, or the Securities Industry Essentials Exam, is a test designed for prospective securities industry professionals. This exam covers concepts that are fundamental to working in the industry, including the types of products and their risks, regulatory agencies and their functions, prohibited practices, and the structure of markets. The SIE is one of the examinations required to register with a FINRA member firm or to engage in the securities business. The second step of this testing process is a qualification exam, which varies depending on the specific type of business you wish to engage in, for example, the Series 7, Series 22, Series 52, or Series 79 exam. No matter where you are in the process of preparing for these exams, Varsity Tutors can connect you to a Cleland SIE prep course.
What are some areas that a Cleveland SIE class covers?
The SIE is designed to test individuals on their understanding of the securities industry. This 1 hour and 45-minute exam includes 75 multiple choice questions related to various industry topics. Some of these topics include business economic factors, equity securities, hedge funds, municipal fund securities, and so on. In order to pass the SIE, a test-taker must earn a 70 percent or higher.
Some people struggle with exams like the SIE because of the pressure associated with these tests. If your goal is to perform your best on the SIE, consider contacting Varsity Tutors to enroll in a Cleveland SIE class. By doing so, you can receive guided assistance when working through your study materials. Whether you're overwhelmed by exchange-traded products, struggling to understand anti-money laundering, or want to deepen your understanding of investment returns, an SIE class can help you feel more comfortable and confident.
Each Cleveland SIE class is lead by a professional and skilled instructor. Your instructor not only understands the SIE and its contents, but they understand how to help students of all skill levels learn. During each SIE class, you can communicate with your instructor in real time and ask questions throughout the lesson to be sure you're grasping the content. Not only can asking questions help you, but doing so can also help your peers who may have similar questions. You can interact with your instructor, as well as your peers, for the most beneficial learning experience possible. If you are the type of student who learns best in groups, an SIE class is for you.
How can I enroll in a Cleveland SIE course?
Whether you're a student at Cleveland State University or a working professional, you can study for the SIE in a way that is most convenient for your needs. At Varsity Tutors, we understand that SIE students are busy. You may be studying for finals at Case Western Reserve University or spending your days at your full-time job. Even though your schedule is packed, there's always time for an SIE course. Courses meet on your watch, meaning you don't have to rearrange your day to work towards your SIE goals. Instead, select a course that meets during the morning, afternoon, evening, or on the weekends. Courses also start on a monthly basis, meaning it's never too late to enroll.
One reason a Cleveland SIE course is so beneficial to students is that all sessions take place online. Instead of wasting time making a commute to a new location, just open up your laptop, connect to the internet, and reap the benefits of an online SIE course. Learn from the comfort of your own home, your local library, your favorite coffee shop, or your college campus. You can select a distraction-free environment that is familiar to you to get the most out of your study sessions.
When you enroll in an SIE course, you are opening yourself up to new learning opportunities. In your course, you can learn helpful information related to REITs, corporate actions, customer account registrations, and so on. Additionally, you can learn valuable test-taking skills that you can use on the SIE, as well as other tests you may take in the future, such as your qualification exam. You can learn how to make educated guesses, how to pace yourself during timed tests, and so much more. Take advantage of this knowledge to feel more confident as your SIE date approaches. To enroll in a Cleveland SIE course, reach out to the friendly staff at Varsity Tutors right away.

Mary: Cleveland SIE course instructor
...headquarters of Zurich, Switzerland within the Treasury Group where I priced, hedged, executed, and made markets on OTC derivatives, structured product and warrants held by the coveted AAA balance sheet. This multi-year experience proved to be mutually beneficial both to my professional career, as it was for the bank's global securities businesses (particularly US Equities and Swiss Treasury) that I diligently represented resulting in increasing customer business and attractive risk adjusted return on capital (RAROC)....
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Microeconomics
- Middle School Reading
- High School Business
- +94 subjects

Vincent : Cleveland 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
- Economics
- High School Business
- Business
- +14 subjects

Kristin: Cleveland 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 66
- Professional Certifications
- Series 7
- +1 subjects

Christian: Cleveland SIE course instructor
...received my Series 7, Series 63, and SIE certificates in order to work as a Financial Professional. Furthermore, I am currently aiming to take the CFA Level I Exam in February 2021. My passion for economics stems from my belief that economics is the basis of all functions in the world. In this sense, the study of economics allows you to study how the world works and interacts around while also understanding how your own...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Business
- Series 7
- Macroeconomics
- +23 subjects

Kevin: Cleveland SIE course instructor
...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, I am able to provide you real life examples to help understand the value of learning the topics I tutor you with. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects with a focus...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- MBA
- Algebra
- Series 66
- +41 subjects

Teneshia: Cleveland SIE course instructor
I have studied for and past 4 different FINRA exams through Kaplan. Kaplan has given me the knowledge of understanding how the test questions are formatted, tips and tricks to remembering certain topics as well as handy cheat sheets for formulas. I also know what content yu should focus heavily on and which content may not be tested.
Education & Certification
- North Carolina A T State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 79
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Professional Certifications
- +5 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- CAIA
- CFA
- +9 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 24
- Series 6
- +16 subjects

Joseph Fon: Cleveland 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 Economics
- Professional Certifications
- +5 subjects

John: Cleveland 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 66
- Series 10
- Finance
- +10 subjects