If you're looking for a Madison SIE prep course, Varsity Tutors can help. If you are studying to become a financial professional, we can help you get enrolled in SIE classes led by instructors who know the content and format and of the exam. If you've been studying finance at the University of Wisconsin or another school in the area, you've already put in a lot of hard work. This exam will review all the concepts you've covered so far in your education. Enrolling in an online course is convenient and gives you a total review of the concepts covered on the SIE. This can help you feel ready to tackle the exam and boost your confidence come test day.
What are some of the topics a Madison SIE course can cover?
The Securities Industry essentials, also known as the SIE, is an exam that prospective securities industry professionals take. For those engaged in the finance world, this covers a variety of topics that relate to best practices and those that are prohibited, how securities are structured, and the regulatory agencies within the industry. You'll cover topics such as Types of Markets and Business Economic Factors to gain a complete understanding of information necessary for the finance world.
The SIE is a multiple-choice exam that you'll complete within an hour and forty-five minutes. This might seem like a short amount of time, but it's important to know how to approach the test so you're not spending too much time on one question. Your instructor can help you figure out the best way to approach the test so you can select the best answer and narrow down your chances of choosing the correct one when you're unsure.
What are the advantages of enrolling in a Madison SIE class?
Studying for your SIE with the help provided in a class setting can give you additional help rather than trying to buy a study guide and review on your own. You'll have a comprehensive review of all the content covered by an expert SIE instructor. The instructor can start discussions on understanding topics such as the best Investment Returns for clients based on their needs and how to keep up with the latest Anti-Money Laundering practices. During your time in the class, you can focus on in-class projects that help you focus on your knowledge of Hedge Funds or Reportable Events.
You might even discover new ways to study and memorize something between learning with classmates and listening to the instructor. A Madison SIE class gives you opportunities to learn among other students who plan to work in the finance industry. You'll gain new perspectives and ideas on how to handle situations that you might run into in real-life situations once you start working with clients and helping them make investments. Since you're working in a live setting, you can take advantage of immediate feedback, which can help you avoid mistakes in your studies going forward.
If you're worried about making a commute and finding time to take a class, you can rest easy, knowing that your SIE class takes place online. There's no need to commute anywhere since you can log on anywhere with a computer and an internet connection. You'll get the chance to hear, see, and have interactions with your instructor and classmates through video chat and an online whiteboard. And if you ever find yourself unsure of how to handle certain topics or material, such as REITs or Corporate Actions, know that you can always arrange to get private one-on-one help with the instructor outside of your normal classroom.
How can I enroll in a Madison SIE course?
Get in touch with the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors, and see how you can start the process of enrolling in an SIE course. Because they take place entirely online, there's no need to make time to travel to a classroom or other physical location. You can select a time that works for you, such as attending class during the day, the evening, or even on the weekends. New classes begin every month on a rolling basis, allowing you to choose when the best time is for you. Classes can last either two weeks or four weeks, and you can select the right session to meet your study needs. Reach out to Varsity Tutors today, and see how you can sign up for a convenient Madison SIE course that fits into your schedule and helps you get ready for test day.

Sarah: Madison SIE course instructor
...Achievable), ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. As a financial advisor and recent MBA graduate, I've been trained to cater to a wide range of learning styles, personality types, and unique challenges such as learning disabilities, test anxiety, and other mental blocks. My flexibility and deep understanding of exam content stem from years of close collaboration with students across various categories. I am dedicated to being available for my students, offering the flexibility to learn at...
Education & Certification
- University of upper Iowa - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 6
- CFP
- +36 subjects

Jennifer: Madison SIE course instructor
...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 Health Agent. I focus on explaining real-life business experience examples so students understand how certification questions relate to situations...
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
- Real Estate License
- Series 6
- NMLS - Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
- +10 subjects

John: Madison SIE course instructor
I have degrees in both Finance/Economics and have been working in market-oriented roles for the past 4 years. My most relevant experience is as an equity trader, where I was responsible for executing various equity and equity derivative products on behalf of hedge funds. Part of my background includes analyzing market trends, managing portfolio risk, and developing optimal trading strategies from both a fundamental and technical perspective. In addition to my professional experience, I am...
Education & Certification
- Marist College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Marist College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 57
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +20 subjects

Aaron: Madison SIE course instructor
...for. I was further nominated by my professors to lead study groups in statistics and intermediate mathematical microeconomics. I have worked, both formally and informally, providing career advice to students, particualrly those interested in pursuing a career in finance. I have helped numerous students successfully gain internships and full-time jobs in finance and look forward to continuing to help aspiring professionals achieve their goals. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, skiing, working out...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 79
- Series 63
- Business Calculus
- +31 subjects

Donald: Madison SIE course instructor
...from 2011-2015. I earned my Bachelors of Science in History. The Naval Academy challenged me in ways I did not know were possible. I was tested every single day mentally, morally, and physically. The Naval Academy is an Engineering school and all students are required to take dozens of credits of technical STEM courses to include thermodynamics, electrical engineering, cyber security, physics, chemistry, calculus, and computer systems engineering. Not only was I pushed academically but...
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, History
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFP
- Series 66
- Series 7
- +35 subjects

Lonie: Madison SIE course instructor
...don't teach 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...
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
- Insurance License
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +21 subjects

Valentina: Madison SIE course instructor
I am thrilled to be able to help you with the preparation for the FINRA exams. I have been in the financial industry for over 20 years, and I am FINRA licensed in Series 7, Series 66, and of course, in SIE since it is a pre-requisite for Series 7. I have also been FINRA licensed in Series 63 and Series 65. The exams are very challenging, but there is nothing there that you will...
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +4 subjects

Braden: Madison SIE course instructor
I am a recent Chemical Engineering graduate with a 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Test Prep
- +64 subjects

Myles: Madison SIE course instructor
After graduating with honors from Lamar University, I started my career in banking to pursue my love for finance. My professional journey in banking, investments, and business ownership, has led me to acquire the Series 7, 65, 63, SIE, and Life Insurance licenses. In addition, I am a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Certified Financial Planner. Because of the study habits I was taught, I was able to pass all exams on my first attempt...
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +4 subjects
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 65
- Series 10
- +9 subjects

Ryan : Madison 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
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Essay Editing
- Journalism
- +12 subjects

Jennifer: Madison SIE course instructor
...licenses. While I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am more interested in helping students/clients prepare for certification exams such as the SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, 66, pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCE) etc. I have got tips and tricks on how to pass these exams in one sitting. In addition, I will incorporate real-world examples that will expand on the knowledge base of any student and enable him/her to ace...
Education & Certification
- Fort Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 87
- Series 7
- +18 subjects

Brendan Daniel : Madison SIE course instructor
...Psychology and a minor in Economics. Since graduation, I worked in asset management as a portfolio manager while pursuing my CFA, and recently founded my own firm. Currently, I am a level 3 CFA candidate and portfolio manager for my digital asset hedge fund. I focus on the fund's DeFi investment strategy, blockchain research, and protocol risk management. For students, (and interns), I have taught solidity, python, CFA level 1 and 2 material, Series 7,...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 22
- Series 10
- Series 3
- +62 subjects

Godswill: Madison SIE course instructor
...which grew into leading study groups of up to 50 students across grades 612. Over time, I expanded my teaching to college-level Physics, Mathematics, and Applied Mechanics, helping students connect complex theories to real-world applications. Throughout graduate school, I served as a teaching and research assistant, tutoring freshmen and sophomores in core subjects such as Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and Physics. My teaching philosophy is rooted in Educational Essentialism, a structured, progressive approach that equips students...
Education & Certification
- Rivers State University - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Texas Southern University - Master of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- PRAXIS
- Series 7
- Series 79
- +155 subjects

Brian: Madison SIE course instructor
...as well. I started a financial consulting business while in college then sold it a few years out of college. I became a US Marine. Over the next 15 years combined, I worked for two top 5 US Banks and one top 5 US Defense contractor before moving back into independent consulting in 2016. I have traveled, worked, and lived across the US, Europe, Central and South America, and some of the Middle East (while...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Six Sigma
- +22 subjects

John: Madison 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
- PRAXIS
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +57 subjects

Nancy: Madison SIE course instructor
I 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...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +85 subjects

Michael: Madison SIE course instructor
...am given the price by the client to fill and not held means the order is at my discretion to pick the price. Here we traded large institutional size orders of every strategy for the banks client who are sophisticated hedge funds, asset managers and clients were desks in a bank who used me instead of their in-house trading desks. I have been involved in quantitative portfolio management recently designing customized passive investment strategies for...
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 44 - NYSE Arca Options Market Maker Exam
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- +14 subjects

Krista: Madison SIE course instructor
I enjoy helping professionals further their careers. I have 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...
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 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +18 subjects

Kyle: Madison 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
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +11 subjects