If you're ready to take a Pittsburgh Series 7 exam prep course but aren't sure how to get started, Varsity Tutors can get you enrolled today. The Series 7 is a standardized test administered by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) to assess whether an entry-level general securities representative has the skills required to perform their professional duties. If you want to legally work as a stockbroker in the United States, you need to pass both the Series 7 and the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exams in order to obtain the requisite licensure.
That can be easier said than done, as FINRA is notorious for writing challenging exam questions that can throw test-takers off even if they have a thorough understanding of the underlying material. If you're ready for professional assistance with your test prep, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of enrolling in a Pittsburgh Series 7 exam class.
What topics are discussed in a typical Pittsburgh Series 7 exam course?
The Series 7 exam covers topics such as 529 plans, Options Disclosure Documents, investment recommendations, margin issues, and customer disclosures, so our Pittsburgh Series 7 exam class covers these concepts as well. For instance, a family of four preparing to send two kids to college has very different investment needs from an older couple about to retire. A stockbroker needs to understand how to take these circumstances into account when making investment recommendations.
The Series 7 is structured as a multiple-choice test that presents 125 items over 225 minutes. Since the test is timed, it is rarely to your benefit to puzzle over a single question for an extended period. Instead, your course instructor can demonstrate how to eliminate obviously incorrect answer choices so that you can take an educated guess and move on. You can always go back to it if time allows at the end of the exam.
What are the benefits of taking a Pittsburgh Series 7 exam course?
Every course we provide allows dedicated students to meet with a knowledgeable instructor over our proprietary Live Learning Platform. Each instructor undergoes a thorough interviewing process before we start referring students to them, so you can trust that any questions you have will be answered by a certified Series 7 expert.
Our Live Learning Platform harnesses powerful features such as a virtual whiteboard and video chat functionality to provide the benefits of an in-person class anywhere with a good internet connection. If your schedule has you in the library of a local educational institution such as the University of Pittsburgh or Duquesne University at a set time each week, you can attend an online class in that time frame. If you'd rather not have to leave your house at all, you can curl up in your favorite study spot and attend your class. Nobody likes sitting in traffic trying to get to a physical classroom, so Varsity Tutors took the commute out of the equation.
You can also hear and see your classmates on our platform. If you're having a hard time understanding the risks associated with mutual funds, hearing a classmate explain it may provide the viewpoint you need for the concept to sink in. Similarly, you might role-play with another student to demonstrate how general securities representatives are expected to communicate with prospective clients and current customers, reinforcing your own skills in the process. It may seem counterintuitive, but some students actually find it easier to learn difficult subjects in a collaborative learning environment.
Working in a group also delivers superior value for your money, as you get the benefits of working with an expert instructor for a fraction of the usual cost. You can also request a private meeting with your instructor if you need individualized help with something, so there's really no downside to trying a class to see if it's the right fit for you.
We also strive to make attending a course as convenient as it can be. We offer multiple course sessions simultaneously, including two-week and four-week options to make it easier to find a course that works for you. New courses also start up monthly, so you never need to wait too long once you're ready to get started.
Can somebody help me sign up for a Pittsburgh Series 7 exam course?
Sure. Our Educational Consultants are currently standing by to answer any questions you have about how to enroll in a Pittsburgh Series 7 exam class provided by Varsity Tutors. Contact us today using the information provided below to get the process started!

Scott: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...in my life will offer. At sixty years of age, I am not a new student of change. After a successful career in government service as a special agent, I retired from active service to pursue new opportunities both in the consulting sector and in education. I recently served as the Executive Campus Director for the Pittsburgh Campus of Career Training Academy. As the Campus Director I was responsible for all operational, educational and administrative...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Professional Certifications
- Computer Science
- Business Ethics
- +12 subjects

Peter: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...I started a broker-dealer from scratch, was a manager of other reps, and was a producer. To see my career path including all the licenses I obtained, view me at Broker Check: https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/1313689 and see that I had all the licenses. I also was the prime lead 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...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 9
- Series 63
- Series 87
- +42 subjects

Andrew: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...testing including several of the Series Exams. My teaching philosophy begins with understanding a student's goals and helping them achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom. I can use elements of a student's background to relate complex subjects in a way that is more familiar with the student. Outside of work, I am an avid sports fan, lover of books and movies, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. I enjoy traveling,...
Education & Certification
- UNC Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Economics & Psychology
- Georgetown University - Masters, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 56 - Proprietary Trader Qualification Exam
- Series 3
- CPA
- +70 subjects

Raman: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
I am Certified Financial Planner with over a decade of experience in the financial planning industry. I have completed my Bachelors in Finance and have successfully passed the FINRA Series 7, Series 66, State Life & Health Insurance License, and the CFP Exam. Being a Financial Planner is no different than being an educator or a coach. My passion is to teach my clients on how build a...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Rice University - Certificate, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +25 subjects

DonnaPia: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
I see my role as a tutor as one in which I first create an environment that facilitates learning while I provide the supplemental instruction. In this way, I will also be working to build the student's confidence to help them succeed in their academic pursuits.
Education & Certification
- Towson University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Baltimore - Certificate, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- College Accounting
- +75 subjects

David: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...to advance in their studies. I am good for this job because I have patience, I know different ways to explain concepts, and I know the subjects that I am trying to explain. I have been a tutor in the past and achieved good results from students. I have experience with math and science subjects since I studied Biology, Engineering and Administration at a University level. Outside of academic work I like to travel, hiking,...
Education & Certification
- UW Platteville - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Finite Mathematics
- Algebra 2
- AP Microeconomics
- +58 subjects

Sebastian: Pittsburgh Series 7 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
- Series 7
- SIE
- FRM
- Series 65
- +14 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- University of Miami - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- CPA
- CFA
- SIE
- +35 subjects

Christopher: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...Especially the ins and outs of the stock market! I went to school for electrical engineering, but my passion has always been in finance. I have had experience trading stocks on my own, and eventually used that knowledge to become licensed (SIE, Series 7, Series 63) and become a successful broker through E*TRADE! I love kayaking and other outdoor activities in my spare time. Please be open! I will do what it takes to help...
Education & Certification
- Chattahoochee Technical College - Associate in Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Elementary School Math
- +7 subjects

Myles: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...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 and in a relatively short time frame. I hope to pass on to more students the study habits that I was blessed to be taught from...
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +4 subjects

Isaac: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...Advisors over the past few years and have a passion for helping people in my field learn and grow. For the past year I've been tutoring college students on complex financial concepts. My tutoring experience has been one on one with each student and I believe that individualized attention helps accelerate the learning process. Throughout my career I have helped younger advisors on my team study for their series exams (SIE, series 6, 7, 63,...
Education & Certification
- Missouri State University-West Plains - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 65
- SIE
- Series 6
- +11 subjects

Nathalie: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...in Biology. I was hoping to go to Veterinary School although the school I hoped to go to was on the other side of the country. I came back home to Florida to complete my MBA in Finance, and currently work as a Financial Analyst. I am very passionate about my work and hope to help you learn to love math as much as I do! I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of North Florida - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- CPA
- Series 66
- +34 subjects

Jacquelyn: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...I have assisted many others in accomplishing their educational goals. 1. Parenting my children at home on how to do well in class and on tests. 2. Advising employees on how to study to obtain professional licenses to achieve passing scores. It has been a great accomplishment for me. When your children graduate with Honors, and your student employees perform well to obtain professional licenses, it represents how well you were dedicated, coached, trained, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Entrepreneurial Studies
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- SIE
- Series 65
- ARM-P - Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities
- +18 subjects

Ross: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...government in economic development which caused a 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...
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
- Series 7
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- SIE
- Series 24
- +22 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 86
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- SIE
- +10 subjects

Sean: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...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 awards as well as managing my own book of business. I believe my firsthand experience gives me a particular insight that helps me be a great tutor on these subject matters. Outside of my professional life I enjoy golfing as much as possible in my free...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Insurance License
- Series 6
- SIE
- +2 subjects

Albert: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...and Writing skills. Within the past one year working with Varsity Tutors, I helped over 30 students achieve high GRE (160+ on each section) and GMAT (650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging Engineering, both from...
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 65
- CFA
- +46 subjects

Aaron: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...started long ago when I received my Bachelor's in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. During that time, I obtained my Series 7 and 66 licenses. Shortly after obtaining those licenses, I then obtained the Series 4, 24 and 53 licenses. To continue my pursuit of growth, I went on to earn my Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. A short time later, I enrolled at Kansas State University and earned a Master's degree in Personal...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kansas State University - Master of Science, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 53
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 4
- +7 subjects

Scot: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...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 these are very important characteristics of an impactful education! I look forward to helping you in your pursuit of your next FINRA license or your...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 79
- Series 9
- SIE
- +12 subjects

Hal: Pittsburgh Series 7 course instructor
...thirty-year career in financial services where I worked as a financial planner, wire-house broker (stockbroker), trust advisor, and wealth advisor. I worked the broker-dealer channel, the bank channel, and the independent channel. I developed and took an introducing brokerage firm through the entire FINRA (then NASD) 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...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- Series 7
- Series 26
- Series 28
- Series 52
- +171 subjects