Varsity Tutors can connect you with two different types of Sacramento SIE prep: collaborative online courses and private tutoring. The Security Industry Essentials, or SIE, exam is required if you plan on working in the securities industry, whether you are working on your degree at California State University, Sacramento or the University of California. The Essentials exam covers the types of products, their risks, regulatory agencies, and other fundamental concepts you'll encounter when working in the securities industry. It is just one step to becoming qualified; once you pass the SIE test, you must pass a Series 7, Series 52, or other exams that apply to the type of business you plan to work in. The SIE differs from these in that you don't need to be associated with a member firm.
What Topics Can Sacramento SIE Prep Help Me Study?
Sacramento SIE preparation provides a thorough overview of the topics covered on the exam. You can study more effectively than if you choose to work alone. Whether you collaborate with an online class or study with a private tutor, many topics of this 1-hour, 45-minute, 75 multiple-choice question test can be covered. The content spans many topics, including types of markets, monetary vs. fiscal policy, and economic factors of business and international affairs. Areas of focus may also include hedge funds, investment returns, and definition and identification of risk types. You can receive a comprehensive overview of prohibited activities and reportable events as well.
Sacramento SIE prep also covers the format of the exam and the content you need to know. Practice tests can help you become familiar with how questions are structured. On top of getting used to answering questions in the manner they're presented, you can receive insider tips on working more efficiently. Test taking strategies include using hints within the question to find the right answer or at least eliminate ones that are incorrect. Applying the methods taught by an instructor can help you move along during the exam even if you aren't fully confident in your answer. You'll even get to practice using such strategies, so they are available to you on test day.
How Can Sacramento SIE Test Prep Benefit Me?
To start, there are multiple options to choose from based on your preferences and how you best learn. If you prefer to collaborate with a group, a Sacramento SIE prep class can address your needs; private tutoring is available if you do better with one-on-one instruction. Whether one method works better than the other or you wish to sign up for an online class and tutoring, we can accommodate you. Both methods allow you to receive the guidance and assistance of an experienced, qualified instructor. The perks of each are as follows:
In a Sacramento SIE prep course, you have the opportunity to collaborate with an instructor and your peers. Lessons are managed on a Live Learning Platform that includes video chat and a virtual whiteboard. Interact in real time as topics such as debt instruments, municipal fund securities, and risk types are covered. Ask questions about concepts related to books and records and privacy requirements, or Exchange-traded Products, when they are discussed. Online courses enable you to share knowledge with peers and ask your instructor questions. If one topic isn't clear, you can ask your instructor for additional help and they'll be happy to arrange a one-on-one meeting with you.
Varsity Tutors can also set you up with a Sacramento SIE prep tutor if you prefer working face-to-face with an instructor on an individual basis. A private instructor has the flexibility to assess your strengths and opportunities and develop custom lesson plans that factor in these and your individual learning style. Sessions can be paced to address your need to understand, for example, equity securities or corporate actions. Topics you know don't have to be covered in detail, which increases efficiency and allows time to address specific concepts of concern. Private mentors are also flexible in when they can meet so your busy schedule does not get in the way of test prep.
How Do I Sign Up for Sacramento SIE Prep?
Whether you prefer to work with an instructor as part of a group, or individually, the help you need is available through an online platform. Contact Varsity Tutors today if you're curious about either of these Sacramento SIE prep options. Reach out and an educational consultant will answer your Sacramento SIE prep questions and help make a decision that works best for you.
Kristin: Sacramento SIE test prep 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
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +1 subjects
Vincent : Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
I 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...
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 63
- Series 7
- Statistics
- +14 subjects
David: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 10
- ACT
- Other
- +16 subjects
Braden: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...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 I can't wait for the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- ACT
- Series 66
- College Chemistry
- +64 subjects
Derek: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...the students while keeping it fun. I have 18 years Financial Services experience as both a retail financial advisor as well as a wholesaler, Sales Manager and Insurance broker. One of the things I try to teach all my students is how to approach the exam. I've been fortunate to pass every professional exam I've taken the first time and I teach my students the same process I used over the past 18 years.
Education & Certification
- Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +7 subjects
Mary: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...continued to expand beyond US domestic equity markets into global markets - Asia, Latin America, Europe as well as into other asset classes FX, Commodities, Fixed Income dictated by customer investment policies, the liberalization of markets, and the respective risk books. I accepted new business roles and appointments and was later recruited to work with other global derivatives groups (Deutsche, HSBC) overseeing Corporate Derivatives programs, customer options activities, European research produced in the UK for...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Microeconomics
- Business Calculus
- Math
- +91 subjects
Teneshia: Sacramento SIE test prep 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 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- +3 subjects
Kevin: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...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 on math, science, history, government, geography, accounting, finance...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Elementary School Math
- Series 65
- Managerial Accounting
- +40 subjects
John: Sacramento 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
- Finance
- Insurance License
- Series 66
- +10 subjects
Sebastian: Sacramento SIE test prep 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
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Basic Computer Literacy
- CFA
- +8 subjects
Isaiah: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...system (Montgomery, AL). The subjects ranged from pre-algebra to calculus. I taught grades 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th. During my last year of teaching high school, I began studying for FINRA Series 6 exam. I passed the series 6 exam in May of 2018. Two weeks later I passed the Series 63. A month later I passed the Series 26. In February of 2019 I passed the Series 65. All together it took me...
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Finite Mathematics
- Test Prep
- Insurance License
- +28 subjects
Dennis: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...basic and advanced managerial accounting, finance, investments, FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 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...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- High School Writing
- International Business
- +48 subjects
Richard: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...Schwab for 8 1/2 years, and I have been a FINRA license exam instructor and tutor for about 7 years with RegEd and A.D. Banker, and recently with Exam FX. We can work over the phone, but I prefer Skype or Google Hangouts which lets me share a PowerPoint presentation. Besides explaining test topics to you, I'll ask you to explain them to me, because I know when you can clearly explain something to someone...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Test Prep
- Series 7
- +1 subjects
Greg: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
Financial professional with a background in brokerage, trading and mutual funds. I have actually passed the Series 7 and 63 twice. So I can help with subject matter knowledge, exam preparation and understanding test questions.
Education & Certification
- University of Kentucky - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Test Prep
- Other
- Series 63
- +2 subjects
Alexia: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
I believe in practicing until you get it right and that anyone can be successful if they have the right plan. You have to believe it to achieve it!
Education & Certification
- Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- New York University - Master of Arts, African Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- SAT Reading
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +2 subjects
Jim: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...for over 20 years and have a good understanding of many different areas. I will do my best to help the student by simplifying the material and using everyday tasks as examples. Exams I have taken (and passed on the first try): Series 7 (General Securities), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 4 (Registered Options Principal), Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), Series 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) and PA Life...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Business
- Series 53
- Series 63
- +16 subjects
Drake: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
I have a passion for understanding the vast world of knowledge in subject areas such as accounting, finance, and real estate. I enjoying sharing that understanding with anyone I can in my pursuit to becoming a professional. I have my studies set on passing the CPA and CFP exams in the near future, and I'd love to share all of my study techniques and strategies that I have learned over the years.
Education & Certification
- Central Michigan University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Other
- Financial Accounting
- +17 subjects
Honey: Sacramento SIE test prep instructor
...goals! whether it's memorization, habits or testing strategy I am here to work with you! After attending Stetson U and receiving a Bachelors of Science I was in management in investment banking and real estate brokerage. I like the reward of a true connection that helps! My favorite subjects to teach are the strategy and content to pass regulatory exams in Investments (FINRA), Real Estate and the MBLex. People think of me as "go-to" on...
Education & Certification
- Stetson University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Middle School Writing
- GRE Subject Test in Biology
- Series 65
- +71 subjects