Series 66
Series 66
The Series 66 exam — also known as the Uniform Combined State Law Examination — is designed to qualify candidates as both securities agents and investment adviser representatives. It covers the essential topics needed to provide investment advice and facilitate transactions for clients.
100 Questions
2h 30m
73%
65–70%
Topics
- Uniform Securities Act
- Federal Securities Act
- Investment vehicles
- Portfolio & fixed income basics
- Financial profile
- Retirement & educational savings
Retake Wait Periods
After a candidate fails the Series 66 exam for the first or second time, a mandatory 30-day waiting period is required before they can retake the exam. Following the third and any subsequent attempts, the waiting period increases to 180 days. The $177 exam fee applies each time the exam is taken.
What’s Next
For current and potential Investment Adviser Representatives and Registered Representatives, the Series 66 exam is a great way to further your career.
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Although the topics may appear similar to those covered in the Series 7 exam, they are tested quite differently on the Series 66. To succeed, you need a prep course that guarantees you’ll pass.
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FAQs
The Series 66 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 66 exam — as well as the co-requisites, SIE and Series 7 — you can seek employment with a member firm. For current and potential Investment Adviser Representatives and Registered Representatives, the Series 66 exam is a great way to further your career.
Anyone can take the Series 66 — no sponsorship from a NASAA member firm is required.
Yes, SIE and Series 7 are co-requisites for Series 66.
No, but SIE and Series 7 are co-requisites for Series 66.
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 66 exam. No pen, pencil, calculator, cell phone, smart watch, or paper. Everything is prohibited.
You may take the Series 66 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 66, 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 $165 exam fee applies each time they take the exam.
Visit Finra.org to enroll for the Series 66 exam. The exam fee is $165, and there is no firm sponsorship required.
Yes. Due to writing style and content, Series 66 is more challenging than SIE.
The Series 66 exam has approximately a 65-70% pass rate.
The minimum passing score for the Series 66 exam is 73%.
The Series 66 exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions.
You will have 2 Hours and 30 Minutes to complete the Series 66 exam.
When preparing to take the Series 66 exam, you should plan to study for 45-55 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.