Individuals in the Tampa area who are interested in entering into the securities industry may want to reach out to Varsity Tutors to sign up for Tampa SIE prep. The SIE, or Securities Industry Essentials exam, is a test taken by those who wish to become securities industry professionals. While passing the exam alone isn't enough to become licensed to engage in the securities business, it is a vital step in the process. Performing well on this exam may require conducting a comprehensive review of the material that will likely show up on the exam. If you feel like you could use some extra assistance as you prepare for the exam, it may be beneficial for you to enroll in Tampa SIE prep. Whether you are studying at the University of Tampa or the University of South Florida or you're a working professional who is hoping to advance your career, you can feel confident that you will study with a quality instructor who can help you work towards your goals.
What concepts will be covered during Tampa SIE prep?
The SIE is a multiple choice exam that consists of 75 questions. Individuals have one hour and 45 minutes to complete the exam, and they must score at least 70 percent to receive a passing score. In order for an individual to become licensed to work in the securities business, they have to pass both the SIE exam and a qualification exam related to the type of business they want to work in. Examples of the qualification exams include Series 79, Series 52, and Series 7, among others. You have to be associated with a member securities firm in order to take the qualifications exams, but this is not the case with the SIE. The SIE covers an extensive amount of material, including municipal fund securities, equity securities, and international economic factors, to name a few. Tampa SIE prep can help you go over these topics and more as you begin your preparation for the exam.
While reviewing the concepts covered on the exam obviously plays an important role in your preparation, it can also be helpful to look at test-taking strategies, such as time management. Managing your time wisely can provide a boost to your score because it may improve your chances of being able to answer every question on the exam. An additional skill that can be useful is being able to eliminate clearly incorrect answers. No matter how much you prepare for the exam, there's a decent chance you may come across questions you're unfamiliar with. It can be helpful to go over strategies to help you eliminate some of the answers in these instances so you can make an educated guess.
What are the benefits of the different types of Tampa SIE prep?
When you sign up for Tampa SIE prep, you can choose between two different types, including a Tampa SIE prep course and private tutoring. While many students choose one type or the other based on their learning preferences, there are students who sign up for both to receive a more comprehensive overview.
Individuals who prefer collaborating with others may wish to sign up for a Tampa SIE prep class. A prep class is similar to a regular class in that you will work with an instructor alongside other students. You can review information with your instructor that will likely be on the exam and then go over that information with your classmates during group discussions and activities. You also have the chance to speak up when your classmates don't understand a particular topic. This could give you an opportunity to teach a topic to your fellow classmates, which can be an effective way to retain information. Additionally, if there are any topics you're unsure of, you can request to meet with your instructor after class to receive further clarification.
If you prefer a more personalized approach to studying, you may wish to study with a Tampa SIE tutor. One of the benefits of working with a private instructor is that you have more control over which topics you prioritize. For example, if you are having a tough time understanding hedge funds, you can spend most of your study time going over that topic while spending less time reviewing concepts you're already comfortable with. In addition, your private instructor can adapt the way they teach to fit with your learning style.
How can I get set up with Tampa SIE preparation?
Individuals who believe they could benefit from some additional help as they prepare for the SIE shouldn't hesitate to reach out to Varsity Tutors today.

Vincent : Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...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 get started!
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 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- High School Business
- Series 7
- +14 subjects

John: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
Love helping others better understand complex topics by making learning as fun and as visual as possible. As a life-long investor and trainer, professional licensing exams are my specialty, from Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 63, 65, to CFP and RICP designations. Coaching to succeed is my main mission...Let's do this!
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Westminster College - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- CFP
- Series 4
- +12 subjects

Krista: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...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 have learned for the various exams. I have various study tips and tricks that 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
- College Accounting
- CFP
- Managerial Accounting
- +18 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- CFA
- Business
- +14 subjects

Mary: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...hires from top universities. At the time, O'Connor was the largest market maker in the U.S. financial options exchanges and had been looking to partner with a larger financial institution. The firm entered into a joint venture with Swiss Bank creating the opportunity to become part of a newly formed global team deployed as financial engineers in various financial centers - Chicago, Zurich, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong. My assignment was in the bank's headquarters...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Phonics
- Series 5 - Interest Rate Options Exams
- Managerial Accounting
- +95 subjects

Brendan Daniel : Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...asset hedge fund. I focus on the fund's DeFi investment strategy, blockchain research, and protocol risk management. I am a firm believer in bringing the practical application of subjects to education. What you are learning isn't all theory after all. If I can be a foundational block to getting you closer to your goal, then I'll have accomplished my job. The reason I am doing this is to give back to the same community that...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Web Development
- +56 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 6
- History
- +16 subjects

Michael: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...equities and options, commodities especially energy both paper and physical usage, pricing and use in a strategy either for profit or hedging. Also, technical and quantitative analysis such as understanding graphing and more advanced tools such as moving averages, stochastic and market profile. Also, I can impart a trader's mentality outlook, having been a trader in several asset classes. My areas of expertise are the energy complex, crude and heating oil, RBOB gasoline, natural gas...
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 3
- Series 55
- Business
- +14 subjects

Hal: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...experience at the college and university level in addition to having served as a national educator in investments for a Fortune 20 firm. My background includes having been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trust and Investment Advisor, Regulation 144 Specialist, Retirement Planning Specialist, Certified Senior Advisor, and a variety of other qualifications. In 2019, as I began tutoring and realized that it had been decades since I originally passed my...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- IB Computer Science
- WordPress
- Cryptogrophy
- +146 subjects

William: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
I have been teaching the Series 6 & 7 for the past 24 years and recently the SIE as well. I am very passionate about helping students pass these tests and have a unique ability making this information understandable. I specialize in "Options and Margin"
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 10
- Series 65
- Series 3
- +19 subjects

Harrison: Tampa 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
- Macroeconomics
- College Economics
- Algebra 2
- +20 subjects

Dennis: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...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 like learning, even if there will be no test or recognition. Your education is...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Middle School Math
- French 3
- French 1
- +49 subjects

Kevin: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...including practice questions and topical computer related tools. I often ask for feedback and appreciate candid communication. I try to be flexible with my time. To ensure that we have a quiet and comfortable study space, I work with the student to help select mutually convenient locations. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, hiking, swimming, tennis, reading, movies, traveling, spending time with my family and our dog. I look forward to hearing from you...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- High School Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- College Accounting
- +41 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Financial Accounting
- A Beginner's Guide: Excel
- College Economics
- +21 subjects

Kim: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...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 tutor/coach/mentor you through the subject at hand...
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
- SIE
- English
- AP Macroeconomics
- College Accounting
- +43 subjects

Victoria: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for 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...
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
- College Application Essays
- Middle School Reading
- College Business
- +35 subjects

Nancy: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...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 prep in English Literature,...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- High School Level American Literature
- Study Skills and Organization
- +81 subjects

Barrett: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...a function of how it's defined, I consider my own success to be helping my students along a journey to attaining their respective goals. But that journey begins with a first step, at times a humbling step. As a coach and mentor, I value my role as your trusted resource in helping you take those initial steps on your journey to passing the securities exam(s) and onward to a bright future!
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College - Doctor of Laws, Law Enforcement Administration
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 26
- Econometrics
- Quantitative Reasoning
- +20 subjects

Brandy: Tampa SIE test prep instructor
...7 licensed. I am a Financial Services Rep at a major Brokerage Firm in which I have been with with for two years. Passed each of my tests on the first try. I'm very skilled at teaching. I was previously licensed as a Life Insurance agent (Life Insurance and Annuities). I have a history in the Financial Industry working with Workers Comp Insurance and other Business Insurance. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology.
Education & Certification
- Bellevue University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +1 subjects

Kyle: Tampa 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
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- +9 subjects