This depends on your personal experience and knowledge of the securities industry and investment adviser laws, and also on your ability to study quickly and efficiently. Plan to spend between 45 and 60 hours and at least four weeks of studying for the Series 65 examination.
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Is the Series 65 examination open book?
November 02, 2018
No, the Series 65 exam is not an open book test.
How long is the Series 65 examination?
November 02, 2018
You have 180 minutes to answer 130 questions, plus 10 pretest questions randomly set up among all the questions, on the Series 65 test.
What types of questions are included on the Series 65 examination?
November 02, 2018
Questions on the Series 65 test are in a multiple choice format, and your study materials should also provide a wide variety of sample questions on all of the topics. The NASAA website lists the following sample Series 65 questions. The correct answer is marked in bold.
What topics does the Series 65 examination cover?
November 02, 2018
The Series 65 test covers a wide variety of topics, including federal and state securities regulations, ethical guidelines, types of security products, methods for evaluating securities, securities trading strategies, and the principals of economics.
Where is the Series 65 exam held?
November 02, 2018
The Series 65 can be taken at various locations. Find the closest Series 65 test center in your area on the FINRA website. Once you locate your testing center, you should be able to pull up a schedule of available test dates and times at that center. The system will walk you through scheduling that test date and time.
What days of the week can I take the Series 65 exam?
November 02, 2018
You may take the Series 65 exam from Monday through Saturday.
Are there refunds for canceling your Series 65 examination?
November 02, 2018
If you just change your mind, then you will not receive a refund of your Series 65 exam fees. If you are “grandfathered” into a state and the IARD automatically charges you for a Series 65 examination when you filed your Form U4 to register as an investment advisor representative, then you may contact your state securities regulator, who will make a determination as to whether or not they will refund the charge.
What happens if my window for taking the Series 65 expires before I schedule/take the exam?
November 02, 2018
If your Series 65 exam window expires, you will need to open a new window and pay another exam fee.
You have 120 days to take your Series 65 exam. After 120 days from its opening, your Series 65 exam window will expire.
