If you're ready to invest in a formal Series 65 prep course, Varsity Tutors can place you in a private Series 65 class to help you reach for your professional ambitions. Series 65 (known as the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination) is a high-stakes exam required for investment professionals to earn a license to act as an Investment Adviser Representative in most states. Some of the broad topics covered include fiduciary duties, portfolio management, retirement planning, ethics, and legal regulations associated with the financial industry. If your test prep could use a boost, consider taking a Series 65 course today!
Many Series 65 prep courses begin by reviewing the structure of the exam. The chart provided below reveals the most important points about the test:
Series 65 Exam Format
| Question Format | # Questions | Time Allowed | Passing Score |
| Multiple-Choice | 130 | 180 Minutes | 72.3% |
A three-hour exam can feel pretty grueling, so you might want to take a few practice exams during a Series 65 prep class to help build up your mental stamina. Taking practice tests may also help you understand exactly what the test is asking you, as FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) exams are known to write questions to intentionally mislead financial professionals.
Taking practice exams can also be a good way to identify your academic strengths as well as any areas of opportunity where you could improve. The list below includes some of the topics you may want to review in a Series 65 class:
Series 65 Topics (Non-Comprehensive)
- Business cycles
- Monetary and fiscal policies
- Income statements and balance sheets
- Time value of money concepts
- Valuation ratios
- Systematic risks
- Liquidation priorities
- Insured and demand deposits
- Asset-backed securities and corporate bonds
- Fixed income securities and their characteristics
- Nonqualified employee stock options
- Shareholder rights
- Technical analysis
- Mutual funds
- Sole proprietorships
If that seems like an intimidating list, know that private Series 65 prep classes can help you break it down into more digestible chunks. All of our Series 65 courses involve one-on-one test preparation with a private tutor, allowing you to study exactly what you need to. For instance, if you're confident with fixed income securities but have a harder time with non-qualified employee stock options, your sessions can concentrate on the stock options to help improve your study efficiency.
Likewise, working in a one-on-one environment ensures that any questions you have are addressed in a timely fashion. Many students also find it easier to ask for help in a private Series 65 course than a crowded classroom full of students.
Perhaps most importantly, Series 65 courses may be adapted to your unique needs. For example, visual learners may want to work with flashcards to remember all of the laws and regulations covered on the Series 65 exam, while an auditory learner might prefer to listen to a recording detailing the same information. Similarly, your instructor can take the time to really get to know you, potentially incorporating your outside interests into your study sessions to make them more engaging.
Varsity Tutors also works hard to make Series 65 classes as accessible as possible. All instruction takes place on our innovative Live Learning Platform, providing all of the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the logistical drawbacks of trying to meet up in person. We also try to match every student we work with to an expert instructor who can accommodate their scheduling needs for added flexibility.
If you would like to learn more about our Series 65 classes or are ready to enroll today, give us a call! Educational Directors are standing by to help you with any questions you may have.
David: Series 65 course instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 9
- +16 subjects
Aaron: Series 65 course instructor
...of my life being a student of the financial realm; and to this day, constantly work to perfect my craft. I believe a lot of work done by financial professionals is noble, they have the ability to help others retire comfortably, protect themselves and loved ones against unfortunate circumstances, help others as well as many other goals they have. I believe there is a right way to do business and I strive to help others...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kansas State University - Master of Science, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 66
- CFP
- +7 subjects
Gary: Series 65 course instructor
I tutor securities licensing exam prep courses for NASAA & FINRA registrations (Series 6,7,63,65,66 and a few others). I own a financial practice, hold the Series 65 and a CRPC designation, and my experience, knowledge and research are current and relevant.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 9
- Series 27
- NASAA - North American Securities Administration Association
- +72 subjects
Joseph: Series 65 course instructor
...am very compassionate and patient with my students, especially those studying for FINRA and State Insurance Licensing exams. I have created unique study plans and practice exam questions that have assisted my students to pass their exams without any doubt about their capabilities. I'm happy to help you succeed in all FINRA and State Insurance Exams tutoring. Your passing grade is both of our goals! I welcome all students to study together to obtain that...
Education & Certification
- Yeshiva University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Western Governors University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 10
- Series 79
- Series 86
- +48 subjects
Howard: Series 65 course instructor
Knowledge is power. If you need to help better understand the Series 7, 63 or 65 , consider me. My score on the Series 7 was 92.
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 9
- Insurance License
- +23 subjects
Evan: Series 65 course instructor
...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 gives me the opportunity to teach location...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFA
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +27 subjects
Valentina: Series 65 course instructor
...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 not be able to comprehend and nail from the first attempt. Therefore, I am standing by to help you with these challenging exams. Additionally, I have been teaching as a licensed teacher for several years in public schools. My qualifications are Highly Qualified, and my teaching endorsements are...
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- SIE
- +4 subjects
Christopher: Series 65 course instructor
...and begin teaching online. My expertise is in options, futures, forwards, swaps and other financial derivatives, which I studied both at Middle Tennessee State University and the London School of Economics. I gained valuable tutoring experience in university after being offered a position in the finance lab as a head tutor, and have since found that those skills have translated well to helping business students thrive at Varsity Tutors. The aim for progression is to...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CPA
- CFA
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +139 subjects
Nancy: Series 65 course 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
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Series 24
- Series 66
- +81 subjects
James: Series 65 course instructor
...just one additional year, also at Cornell. Upon graduation, I applied my knowledge as a management consultant to Fortune 500 companies in many different industries, primarily in the role as a process and profit improvement specialist. I then joined an investment firm which was pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence to managing client portfolios. For those unfamiliar with Operations Research, it is generally defined as the application of advanced analytics, primarily mathematics based, to make...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Operations Research
- Cornell University - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Pre-Calculus
- Linear Programming
- Business
- +28 subjects
Mark: Series 65 course instructor
...Life, Health and P&C Insurance test The Real Estate Agent and the Real Estate Broker test TEST TAKING SKILLS are a vital part of passing any test I will demonstrate how. PRACTICE QUESTIONS - The more the better. As you are taking the test... I will show you how to build a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. The key is: HOW TO READ THE QUESTIONS and HOW TO STUDY FROM THE QUESTIONS. Bilingual in SPANISH P.S. I have multiple...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Associate in Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Series 10
- SIE
- +73 subjects
Julie: Series 65 course instructor
I am a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Therapist - I with a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration. While I am a fee-only fiduciary advisor now, I have taken and passed the Series 7, Series 65, and Series 66 exams as well as the rigorous Certified Financial Planner examination. I am here to help personal finance, finance, and business students achieve their educational goals!
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7
- CFP
- SIE
- +5 subjects
Nicholas: Series 65 course instructor
Have been tutoring on and off in a variety of subject areas since the 7th grade. My areas of specialty are in the science and in money-related topics such as securities, insurance, economics, finance, and accounting.
Education & Certification
- SIUCarbondale - Bachelor of Science, Management Science
- Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- CFP
- +39 subjects
Kevin: Series 65 course instructor
...Masters Degree graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (Olin School of Business: Finance emphasis) and also received my Bachelor of Science in Accounting 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...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 24
- CPA
- +41 subjects
Jarrett: Series 65 course instructor
...have been a financial advisor, licensed stock broker, and a district executive for a regional bank. Currently I am working as an analyst for a digital marketing firm. I love statistics and how businesses and leaders can gain better understanding and make more informed decisions with the use of analytics. I am also passionate about the power of education because I have seen firsthand in my own life how transformative education can be. In my...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus - Bachelor of Science, Management Science
- University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 7
- Series 6
- +20 subjects
James: Series 65 course instructor
As an adjunct professor of finance, I enjoy helping individuals find their way within the finance and business worlds. As a swimming coach, I enjoy helping individuals reach their goals. I am patient and kind and have been in your shoes. I am a strong tutor with the Series 65, 66, and 7.
Education & Certification
- Wittenberg University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- CFP
- Series 3
- Series 24
- +23 subjects
Benjamin: Series 65 course instructor
Glad to help students prepare for the CFP, Series 7, and Series 66 industry exams!
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- SIE
- Series 79
- +24 subjects
Kim: Series 65 course instructor
...hours per day, five and sometimes six days per week. Because of my diverse background, (heavy in the finance arena, including insurance, securities & investment banking/related) I can relate to people on different levels. I excel in working with those who are learning challenged. This can range from a person who is a non-native English speaker to someone with ADHD/Autism. If you need to take a certification test, I can quell your nerves. I will...
Education & Certification
- University of Alaska Anchorage - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- International Seminary for Distance Education in Theology - Bachelor of Theological Studies, Theology
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 6
- SIE
- +45 subjects
Raymond: Series 65 course instructor
I am committed to developing the talent I possess and sharing my life with others. I always enjoyed teaching but more importantly human development. As Socrates said so long ago, the unexamined life is not worth living. Sometimes, the gravity of questions outweigh all in life.
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- Series 31
- +6 subjects
Brian: Series 65 course instructor
...and Law. I also received a certificate in Black Studies with honors. I have a graduate degree from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking 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...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- SIE
- Series 9
- +22 subjects