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Pass the Series 66 on the first try.

A combined state law exam that, paired with the Series 7, lets you register as both a securities agent and an investment adviser representative. Our Series 66 course is in the works. Here's everything you need to know about the exam in the meantime.

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Planned price $149 · one-time payment

The exam

What's on the Series 66.

Combines the state law material of the Series 63 with the adviser material of the Series 65: securities regulation, ethics and fiduciary duties, plus investment products and client strategies. Law and ethics make up 45% of the exam. Candidates who also hold the Series 7 can register as both an agent and an investment adviser representative without taking the 63 and 65 separately.

Who takes it. Series 7 representatives who want to offer fee-based advisory services alongside brokerage.

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How the 100 scored questions are split
1. Economic Factors and Business Information5%
5 questions
2. Investment Vehicle Characteristics20%
20 questions
3. Client/Customer Investment Recommendations and Strategies30%
30 questions
4. Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines, Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices45%
45 questions
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The Series 66 has a co-requisite: Series 7 — needed with the 66 to register as both an agent and an investment adviser representative. These courses are open today:

SIESecurities Industry Essentials$79 · View course →Series 7General Securities Representative$199 · View course →Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law$99 · View course →
FAQ

Series 66 questions, answered.

Who can take the Series 66?
None to sit for the exam. Co-requisite: Series 7 — needed with the 66 to register as both an agent and an investment adviser representative. Series 7 representatives who want to offer fee-based advisory services alongside brokerage.
What score do I need to pass the Series 66?
73 of 100 (73%), on 100 scored questions (plus 10 unscored pretest questions you can't tell apart).
How much does the Series 66 exam cost?
The exam fee is $177, paid when you enroll for the exam. It's separate from the price of the course.
Is Series Ready affiliated with NASAA?
No. Series Ready is an independent study provider. Our courses are built on the publicly available content outlines and rules, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by FINRA or NASAA.