- Plan 60–100 hours of study.
- Master the laws and ethics section, which is the largest and most rule-based.
- Know the definitions: investment adviser, IAR, agent, broker-dealer, exclusions and exemptions.
- Drill with timed practice. Our Series 65 practice test covers laws, economics, vehicles and strategies.
Also pursuing brokerage licenses? See the SIE and Series 7.
USA Series 65 Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- NASAA (administered by FINRA)
- Questions
- 130 scored + 10 pretest
- Time
- 180 minutes
- Passing
- 92 of 130 correct
- Fee
- $187
- Sponsorship
- Not required
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