Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), NEW Edition!

We’ve listened to the feedback and released the latest edition of SIE exam prep Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam. The new audio lessons have significant changes to ensure students retain as much information as possible and pass their SIE exams the first time:

Each audio lessons is around 30 minutes to allow students to study in smaller segments

we have added free quizzes to the website to address frequently tested topics

From the FINRA Website…

The Securities Industry Essentials^® (SIE^®) Exam is a FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

The SIE is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to prospective employers. Association with a firm is not required to take the SIE, and results are valid for four years.

Candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam and the Series 22 exam to obtain the Direct Participation Programs Representative registration. For more information about the SIE and Series 22 exams, refer to FINRA Rule 1210 and FINRA Rule 1220(b)(8).

Passing the SIE alone does not qualify an individual for registration with a FINRA member firm or to engage in securities business. In order to become registered to engage in securities business, an individual must pass the SIE and a qualification exam appropriate for the type of business the individual will engage in. The individual must be associated with a member firm to take a qualification exam.

The Series 7 exam — the General Securities Representative Qualification Examination (GS) — assesses the competency of an entry-level registered representative to perform their job as a general securities representative.

The exam measures the degree to which each candidate possesses the knowledge needed to perform the critical functions of a general securities representative, including sales of corporate securities, municipal securities, investment company securities, variable annuities, direct participation programs, options and government securities.

Candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam and the Series 7 exam to obtain the General Securities Representative registration. For more information about the SIE and Series 7 exams, refer to FINRA Rule 1210 and FINRA Rule 1220(b)(2).latest