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Author: Jim Moore

January 20, 2020Jim

Best Study Strategy for Memory Work When Studying

We have a lot of students that use our tutoring services for all sorts of exams. Time and again they […]

January 12, 2020July 9, 2020Jim

Series 7 Margin Accounts: What Makes Them So Confusing

Aside from Options, Series 7 Margin Accounts are one of the most requested topics that we get. Whether it’s because […]

January 3, 2020September 27, 2020Jim

Series 63 Pass Rate: Lower Than You’d Think

You won’t find any official numbers from FINRA regarding the Series 63 pass rate. However, what we can tell you […]

November 12, 2019April 18, 2023Uncategorized

How to Pass the Series 86 Exam in 90 Days or Less

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJtRP6lHO2A If you’re in Equity Research, chances are you need to take the Series 86 Exam. If it seems like […]

November 12, 2019May 22, 2023Uncategorized

CFA Exam Difficulty: How Hard is it to Pass All Three?

So, you’ve heard from your friends and colleagues that the CFA exam is hard. In fact, the CFA exam difficulty […]

November 12, 2019April 24, 2024Uncategorized

Failed Series 79 Exam? Here’s What to Do

I once met with a student that had a failed Series 79 exam…twice. What was unusual about this was that […]

November 12, 2019April 24, 2024Uncategorized

Failed CFA Level 1 Exam? Here’s What to Do Next

Worried about a failed CFA Level 1 exam? You’re not the only one. According to the CFA Institute’s website, barely more than […]

November 12, 2019July 11, 2024Uncategorized

Series 7 Top-Off Difficulty: How Hard is the New Series 7 Exam?

Understanding the difficulty of the Series 7 Top-Off Exam is crucial for anyone planning to take the series 7 exam. […]

November 3, 2019April 24, 2024Jim

Series 79 Study Material: Are You Studying with the Right Stuff?

Today, I’d like to share with you what I believe is the best Series 79 study material out there. Your […]

October 15, 2019October 19, 2019Jim

Hard Series 7 Questions: Where Should You Spend a Little Extra Time?

We have had a slew of students recently use our tutoring services for the Series 7 Top-Off Exam. These students […]

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019Jim

Series 79 Pass Rate: A Tough Metric to Pin Down for Those Curious

FINRA provides no detail on the Series 79 pass rate. Don’t even try to Google it, it’s not out there. […]

September 29, 2019September 27, 2019Jim

Series 86 Exam Tips: How to Master a Tough Exam with Little Time

We have recently had a lot of requests for our Series 86 tutor service. The same questions seem to come […]

September 22, 2019Jim

FINRA Exam Study Tips: Some Observations from the Field

Do you need some FINRA Exam study tips? Whether you need to take the SIE Exam, Series 7 Top-Off, or […]

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019Jim

SIE Exam Most Important Sections: What Are They?

The SIE Exam’s most important sections are constantly confused by students. Why are they so confusing? Let’s break it down. […]

September 8, 2019November 12, 2019Jim

How to Pass the Series 86 Exam in 90 Days or Less

If you’re in Equity Research, chances are that you need to take the Series 86 Exam. If it’s seems like […]

August 25, 2019August 23, 2019Jim

When to Start Studying CFA Level 2 Curriculum?

Recently find out you passed the CFA Level 1? Naturally, the next question is: When should you start studying CFA […]

August 18, 2019September 27, 2019Jim

Series 7 Top-Off Exam Review: What to Do The Week Before

So it’s a week before the big exam and you don’t know what to prioritize. In today’s post I’m going […]

August 11, 2019August 28, 2019Jim

Important SIE Exam Definitions: Too Many to Remember?

When it comes to important SIE Exam definitions, the sheer volume can seem overwhelming. I constantly hear from my students […]

July 14, 2019September 27, 2019Jim

The Most Effective Study Tips Series 7 Top-Off Exam Students Use

I have been fortunate enough to tutor hundreds of students for various FINRA Exams. There has been plenty of learning […]

July 7, 2019Jim

Retake FINRA SIE Exam: And Do It As Soon As You Can

If you failed the first time, and have to retake FINRA SIE Exam then I recommend that you do it […]

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019Jim

Waiting for Your CFA Score: What to Do in the Meantime?

It’s been a little over a week since the CFA Exam. Isn’t the free time wonderful!? After a few days […]

June 16, 2019June 15, 2019Jim

Learning Options: The Lottery Ticket Technique

Learning Options for the SIE Exam, Series 7 Exam, or the CFA® Exam can be daunting. Consider it like learning […]

June 9, 2019July 26, 2023Jim

What Are the Hardest Sections of the SIE Exam?

(Updated 7/26/23) Looking for SIE Exam hardest sections? Good question, and one that is easily answered after a once-through of […]

June 2, 2019December 6, 2019Jim

A CFA Exam Checklist For Your Last Two Weeks of Studying

Do you have a CFA Exam checklist to keep you on track these last couple weeks? If not, let me […]

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019Jim

SIE Study Habits: Get a Routine to Improve Your Focus

Looking for a way to bolster your SIE study habits to ensure that you pass the SIE Exam? A complaint […]

May 19, 2019May 18, 2019Jim

What They Don’t Always Tell You at Day-Long FINRA Exam Classes

Are you planning on taking a class for any of your FINRA exams? There is something missing from FINRA exam […]

May 13, 2019Jim

The Best Series 86 Study Material: Where’s the Beef?

Try to do a search for Series 86 study material and you may be underwhelmed. I have been a Series […]

May 3, 2019April 10, 2021Jim

How Long to Study for the Series 7 Top-Off Exam? Here is the Answer

So you passed the SIE exam…Congratulations! Now it’s on to the Series 7 Top-Off Exam (or maybe the Series 6). […]

April 14, 2019Jim

Quantitative Methods Section: A CFA Level 2 Exam Gauntlet

The Quantitative Methods section for the CFA Level 2 exam is arguably the hardest topic on the exam. If you […]

April 1, 2019April 9, 2019Jim

Barely Missed Passing…or Missed By a Lot? How to Deal with Either

After many months as a SIE exam tutor (and years as a Series 7 tutor), I have noticed two types […]

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