Short answer
No, but you need to register with the NFA through a firm to act as an associated person.
USA Series 3 Exam: Quick Facts
- Required by
- NFA (administered by FINRA)
- Questions
- 120
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Passing
- 70% on each section
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