How hard is the Series 7 exam? Learn what makes it challenging, what’s on it, and how to boost your chances of passing this FINRA test.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, ...

Obtaining the Series 7 license is an important step for many financial advisors on their climb up the career ladder. But clearing this obstacle is not without its challenges. To obtain their licenses, ...

Obtaining the Series 7 license is an important step for many financial advisors on their climb up the career ladder. If you are a boutique advisor, avoid the temptation to be a jack-of-all-trades. But ...

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If you’ve looked into becoming a financial advisor or stockbroker, chances are you’ve wondered about the exam you have to take to earn those job titles. Lots of professional exams have extremely low ...

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For Rob Isbitts, a 25-year career as a financial advisor and investment manager began with the Series 7 exam. In 1995, Isbitts, who went on to become founder and chief investment strategist at ...