If your Pittsburgh SIE preparation could use a boost, Varsity Tutors can set you up with two excellent services to help you reach for your full academic and professional potential. First, we can enroll you in a Pittsburgh SIE prep course where you can study under the tutelage of an expert instructor in a structured learning environment. Alternatively, we can find you a private Pittsburgh SIE tutor who can help you study for the exam at your own pace. Both are powerful options, and many students opt for both of them in order to feel as prepared as possible on exam day.
The Securities Industry Essentials Exam, or SIE, acts as an individual's introduction to the concepts fundamental to working in the securities industry. FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) requires the test to earn any trading license, but the SIE alone does not qualify you for a position in the securities industry. Instead, you must combine it with a more specialized qualification test such as the Series 7 or Series 52 in order to begin trading. While you need an affiliation with a FINRA member firm to take a qualification exam, the SIE is open to any adult. As a result, college students at institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University may take it to prove their commitment to potential employers.
What can I review during my Pittsburgh SIE prep?
The SIE is a multiple-choice test with 75 questions. You have a total of an hour and 45 minutes to answer all of the questions, and you must score at least 70 percent in order to pass. Some of the topics covered on the test include different types of markets, equity securities, debt instruments, REITs, and customer account registrations. You can also expect to cover ethical issues such as prohibited activities, employee conduct, and reportable events.
The hardest part of many FINRA tests isn't the material covered but the way the exam is worded. You might want to take practice tests during your test prep to familiarize yourself with how the exam approaches certain concepts. In fact, your instructor can even point out some of the test's favorite tricks so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
What are some of the advantages provided by each of the Pittsburgh SIE prep options available to me?
As noted above, Varsity Tutors can either enroll you in a Pittsburgh SIE prep class or find you an academic mentor. If you choose to take a class, you'll meet with a passionate teacher and a group of dedicated classmates on our proprietary Live Learning Platform. Each teacher is thoroughly vetted, so you can count on receiving up-to-date information on the SIE while you study. Our Live Learning Platform also allows you to interact with your instructor in real time, so asking for clarification is as easy as it would be in a traditional classroom.
Our exclusive platform also supports peer-to-peer interactions, allowing you to see and hear your classmates during your class sessions. Many students find that it's easier to understand difficult concepts in a collaborative learning environment than trying to study on your own. For instance, another student's interpretation of anti-money laundering procedures may be the viewpoint you need to comprehend the subject. Studying in a group also gives you more value for your money, as you get all of the benefits of working with an expert instructor at a fraction of the cost.
If you'd prefer to study in a private learning environment, we can match you with a private instructor who you can meet with either online or in-person. If you choose digital study sessions, you'll take advantage of our Live Learning Platform's virtual whiteboard and video chat features to get a face-to-face study experience anywhere with a stable internet connection. If you're more old-fashioned, you can meet your instructor in-person whenever and wherever works for you.
Your instructor can design sessions around your unique needs to improve your study efficiency. If you're a kinesthetic learner, your instructor may provide sample clients so you can practice your bookkeeping skills. If you're a visual learner, an illustrated checklist of what to do may be more beneficial for you.
How do I sign up for formal Pittsburgh SIE prep?
Just use the contact information provided below to speak with a knowledgeable educational consultant who can walk you through how to sign up for the Pittsburgh SIE prep option of your choosing. Varsity Tutors would also be happy to answer any questions you might have about any of our services, so reach out to us today to take your test prep to a new level!
Peter: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...SIE license, you probably are in one of these categories. You may be doing for the fun of it, looking to get a better understanding of investments, and exploring it as a career. You possibly are in college and wanting an internship at an investment firm. You are hired in the business and need to pass the SIE and the other FINRA exams thereafter. Please understand that these tests are NOT EASY. You must be...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 22
- Series 6
- Series 27
- +37 subjects
Johnny: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...within Finance are understanding Fundamental Analysis( financials such as 10Q and 10K), this goes with earning season or when companies report earning. Technical Analysis, which is understanding how to read a chart that includes candles, SMA, MACD, RSI and Divergence. I also teach economics and how economics is applied to the Stock market. Other subjects I may teach are undertanding Bonds, Credit Spreads, Economy Cycles, Simple and Compound Interest within Excel, ETFs, Options, Equities, mutual...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 26
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +10 subjects
Harrison: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
Hello, My name is Harrison and I am an economics major at the University of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. I have experience tutoring in economics, statistics, algebra/pre-calc, and introductory calculus. I typically have the most availability during evening and weekend hours, but will always work to try and work with any schedule. If interested, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 57
- +20 subjects
Kyle: Pittsburgh SIE test prep 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 6
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +10 subjects
Evan: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...class) from Northwestern University with 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 66
- +27 subjects
Robert: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
I am passionate about lifting up the next generation of business leaders. I had amazing tutors when I was in college and business school and I am ready to pay it forward.
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 7
- +25 subjects
John: Pittsburgh SIE test prep 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 9
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- +10 subjects
Nancy: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...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 prep in English Literature, Human Geography, or American...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 7
- Series 24
- +81 subjects
James: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...licensed 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
- Economics
- +32 subjects
Eunpa: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- College Math
- +43 subjects
Brett: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...that I will be a part of guiding you into your new career is very exciting to me! It's my way of passing the torch to the next generation. My method is an immersive experience that creates a much more straightforward presentation of the material and results in deeper comprehension. From there, we test repeatedly in a consequence-free environment designed to both reveal areas needing to be strengthened as well as developing your confidence to...
Education & Certification
- Belmont University Cum Laude - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 10
- +16 subjects
Braden: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...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 I can't wait for the opportunity to help...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 66
- Physics
- +64 subjects
Isaiah: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...of 2019 I passed the Series 65. All together it took me about 6 months to study and pass all exams. Now, I actively tutor in all exams. I provide reading material, notes, and test questions for each student during each session. My mission is to help students achieve a level of confidence based on knowledge, test taking skills, and deductive reasoning. As of now on average I have at least 5 students per month...
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Insurance License
- +29 subjects
Jessica: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
Avid public speaker and advocate for financial literacy. I am a full-time financial advisor that uses my free time to help others gain the knowledge necessary to learn more about business and finance or make their own way in the financial services industry.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 10
- Series 65
- +79 subjects
Donald: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...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 I was pushed as a leader. You are expected to...
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelor of Science, History
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 65
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- +35 subjects
David: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 10
- Series 6
- +16 subjects
Victoria: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...complex exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning style and thought-process. I believe learning should be an engaging, inspiring activity where the student can envision how their new knowledge will apply to real-life scenarios. I am also a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.
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
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- CFP
- +35 subjects
Ross: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
I am a graduate of University of New Haven. I received my Bachelor degree in Political Science with a focus on history. Since graduation, worked in government in economic development which caused a love for finance. I have studied...
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
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 24
- Series 7
- +22 subjects
Brendan Daniel : Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...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, 63, and 65. I have also taught financial modeling, smart contract development, data analysis, and machine learning model development in python. (CFA material includes micro/macro economics, financial statement analysis, equity/fixed income valuation, derivatives, portfolio management and theory, alternative investments, and...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 27
- Series 65
- Series 63
- +61 subjects
Joseph Fon: Pittsburgh SIE test prep 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 6
- Series 22
- A Level
- +5 subjects