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Series 65

Series 65

The Series 65 exam — the Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination — covers laws, ethics, regulations, and various other topics important to the role of a financial advisor.

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130 Questions

Multiple Choice

3h

Duration

92 out of 130 questions correct

Min Passing Score

65% - 70%

Average Passing Rate

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Requisites

None

Topics

  • Investment vehicles
  • Regulation
  • Ethical practices
  • Economics

Retake Wait Periods

After the first or second time a candidate fails the Series 65, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before they can take the exam again. After the third (and subsequent) fails, the waiting period increases to 180 days. The $187 exam fee applies each time they take the exam.

What’s Next

For current and potential Investment Adviser Representatives, the Series 65 exam is a great way to further your career. Series 65 is not a prerequisite for any other securities test.

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FAQs

The Series 65 exam does not expire unless you leave the employ of the member firm. There is a 2-year grace period — after the 2-year employment lapse, retesting is required.

After passing the Series 65 exam, you can pursue a career in the financial services industry and seek employment with a member firm. For current and potential Investment Adviser Representatives, the Series 65 exam is a great way to further your career. Series 65 is not a prerequisite for any other securities test.

Anyone can take the Series 65 — no sponsorship from a NASAA member firm is required.

Yes.

There are no prerequisites for Series 65.

There are few calculation questions, so a calculator would not be useful, but will be provided by the testing center, if needed.

You cannot bring in anything with you to take the Series 65 exam. No pen, pencil, calculator, cell phone, smart watch, or paper. Everything is prohibited.

You may take the Series 65 exam as many times as it takes to pass. Note there is a 30-day waiting period after your first and second failed attempt, and a 180-day waiting period after the third failed attempt and beyond.

After the first or second time a candidate fails the Series 65, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before they can take the exam again. After the third (and subsequent) fails, the waiting period increases to 180 days. The $175 exam fee applies each time they take the exam.

Visit Finra.org to enroll for the Series 65 exam. The exam fee is $175, and there is no firm sponsorship required.

Yes. Due to writing style and content, Series 65 is more challenging than SIE.

The Series 65 exam has approximately a 65-70% pass rate.

The minimum passing score for the Series 65 exam is 72%.

The Series 65 exam consists of 130 multiple choice questions.

You will have 3 Hours to complete the Series 65 exam.

When preparing to take the Series 65 exam, you should plan to study for 80-90 hours. Typically, candidates study over the course of 2 weeks. The time you need to spend preparing for the exam varies depending on your familiarity with the material. Our adaptive preparation provides extra help where needed to make sure you spend your study time wisely and take the test with confidence.