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Knopman Marks Study Material
October 16, 2022October 15, 2022Jim

Knopman Marks Study Material for the SIE: How Does It Compare?

The Knopman Marks study material for the SIE exam stacks up pretty well compared to some other providers. In this […]

FINRA Exams vs The Real World
October 9, 2022October 6, 2022Jim

FINRA Exams vs The Real World: To Pass Your Exam, Stick to the Textbook

When it comes to comparing content in your FINRA Exams vs the real world, it’s best to stick to the […]

SIE Bond Yields
October 2, 2022October 2, 2022Jim

SIE Bond Yields: An Important Section Worth Perfecting

The SIE bond yields section is one where you can pick up a few easy points. In today’s post we […]

Not a Good Test Taker
September 25, 2022September 23, 2022Jim

“I’m Not a Good Test Taker”: How to Get Over This Thought

We frequently hear from students the idea that they are “ not a good test taker.” Today we will explain […]

Series 63 Time Spent Studying
September 18, 2022September 16, 2022Jim

Series 63 Time Spent Studying: Short and Sweet…But Tricky

Your Series 63 time spent studying is likely to be among the shortest of your licensing exams. Employers are keenly […]

Serious Series 7 Sessions
September 11, 2022September 9, 2022Jim

Serious Series 7 Sessions: When Tutoring Helps

If you’re in the middle of studying for the Series 7 Exam, today we share what you get out of […]

Long Weekend Studying
September 4, 2022Jim

Long Weekend Studying: Do a Little and You Won’t Have to Do A Lot

If you’re looking for a quick tip on long weekend studying, we have some quick advice for you. Today we […]

SIE Exam learning
August 28, 2022September 16, 2022Jim

SIE Exam Learning: Juggling is the Name of the Game

If you’re looking for a magic approach to your SIE exam learning, unfortunately there isn’t one. That said, there are […]

series 79 problems
August 21, 2022August 19, 2022Jim

Series 79 Problems: How Many Are Enough?

How many Series 79 problems are enough to get you by? That’s a question that we get frequently at Professional […]

Series 86 STC Textbook
July 31, 2022July 29, 2022Jim

Series 86 STC Textbook: Is There Anything Else?

For equity research employees studying for their exam, there is a key resource, the Series 86 STC textbook. Unfortunately, many […]

CFA Level 2 and 3
July 24, 2022July 27, 2022Jim

CFA Level 2 and 3: A Big Step Up

For those moving on to CFA Level 2 and 3, there is undoubtedly a little bit of growing pains. Both […]

SIE From Home
July 17, 2022July 21, 2022Jim

SIE From Home: What to Plan On When Taking the Exam

Taking the SIE from home? There are a few things to prepare for, and others to consider. Today, we will […]

Series 79 Passing Score
July 10, 2022July 12, 2022Jim

Series 79 Passing Score: Where Do You Need to Be on Your Practice Exams?

The Series 79 passing score is 73% or higher. You can find this on FINRA’s website and in your textbook. […]

Series 63 schedule
June 26, 2022April 29, 2024Jim

Series 63 Schedule: Whether You Have 5 Days or 5 Weeks

Whether your Series 63 schedule for studying is being measured in days, or weeks, we have a few recommendations.   […]

how to study for the Series 66
June 19, 2022June 18, 2022Jim

How to Study for the Series 66 Exam: When Flashcards Won’t Cut It

There is a lot of confusion around how to study for the Series 66 exam. Many are surprised to find […]

SIE Exam Two Weeks
June 5, 2022June 3, 2022Jim

SIE Exam Two Weeks to Go: What to Do?

With the SIE exam two weeks away, how would you prioritize your limited time? Today, we give you our best […]

Series 86 Textbook
May 29, 2022June 3, 2022Jim

Series 86 Textbook: Leaving Much to be Desired

The Series 86 textbook by STC has improved over the years, yet still leaves much to be desired. In today’s […]

How Many Practice Questions
May 22, 2022May 23, 2022Jim

Series 7 Exam, Series 79 Exam, CFA Exam: How Many Practice Questions Are Enough?

Taking one of many possible FINRA, NASAA, or CFA Exams? If so, it’s probably unclear how many practice questions you […]

Three Series 7 Exams
May 15, 2022May 15, 2022Jim

Three Series 7 Exams: What Might Be Tested with Each Possibility

We help hundreds of students every year. From the feedback we receive, we hear that there is a distinct possibility […]

SIE Options Studying
May 8, 2022May 3, 2022Jim

SIE Options Studying, and the Art of Juggling

When it comes to SIE Options studying, there is no magic. Likely to make up at least several points on […]

Series 79 Exam Breakdown
May 1, 2022May 3, 2022Jim

Series 79 Exam Breakdown: Why We Get So Many Analytical-Section Questions

When it comes to a Series 79 Exam breakdown, you can find a fairly detailed one on FINRA’s website. That […]

SIE Exam Breakdown
April 10, 2022April 9, 2022Jim

SIE Exam Breakdown: Understanding this First Step in Your Exam Journey

On FINRA’s website there is a SIE Exam breakdown in fairly vague terms. It’s hard to get a sense of […]

FINRA Exam Results
March 20, 2022April 30, 2024Jim

FINRA Exam Results, and Whether Or Not They Help

Did you fail your recent FINRA or NASAA exam? If so, you may be tempted to review your FINRA exam […]

Series 86 again
March 6, 2022March 4, 2022Jim

Taking the Series 86 Again…What Now?

Are you taking the Series 86 again? If so, you have plenty of company. There are no shortage of students […]

Watch a Video Course
February 6, 2022May 23, 2022Jim

Read the Textbook or Watch a Video Course? How to Spend Your Time Studying

In today’s post we discuss what seems to be most effective for our students when studying for both FINRA and […]

Top 5 Topics to Know for the Series 7
January 23, 2022January 27, 2022Jim

Top 5 Topics to Know for the Series 7 Top-Off Exam

When it comes to prioritizing what to study, in today’s post we discuss the top 5 topics to know for […]

January 9, 2022January 13, 2022Jim

How Many Series 7 Practice Questions is Enough? A Common Question…

We frequently get asked by new customers: “How many Series 7 practice questions is enough before I am ready to […]

Failing FINRA Exams
January 2, 2022December 31, 2021Jim

Failing FINRA Exams: Leaving Less of a Stain Than in the Past

Good morning all! In today’s post we discuss failing FINRA exams, and how that leaves less of a stain on […]

holiday study break
December 26, 2021December 23, 2021Jim

Holiday Study Break: How Long Can You Afford to Take Off?

When it comes to your memory, you may be surprised at how much you can retain. In today’s post we […]

Series 66 Study Material
December 19, 2021April 29, 2024Jim

Series 66 Study Material: Kaplan or STC, Which is Better?

It’s been a while since we’ve touched on this topic, so let’s talk about the Series 66. Specifically, which Series […]

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