Securities Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

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FAQ for Securities Licensing

We provide a brief description of each exam on each series exam page on our website. You can find more information about each series exam by contacting FINRA at 800.289.9999 or visit their website at www.finra.org.
We provide a brief description of each exam on each series exam page on our website.You can find more information about each series exam by contacting FINRA at 800.289.9999 or visit their website at www.finra.org.
Licenses that do not require a sponsor include the Series 3, 30, 31, 32, 34, 63, 65 & 66. The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam can also be taken without firm sponsorship.
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Securities licensing exam sponsorship is usually done through a broker/dealer. Contact FINRA® at 800.289.9999 or visit their website at www.finra.org for further information on who can sponsor you. Or learn more in our Career Corner by reading How to Get Your Series 7 License and other series licenses as well.

FAQ for Kaplan Financial Education

We know that there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to preparing for your licensing exam. That’s why we offer a variety of options to fit your lifestyle and schedule. Compare our study packages for Insurance, Securities, and CFP® Exam Prep.

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Insurance and Securities Licensing 

After taking our Live Online Class, Kaplan is confident you will pass your Securities or Insurance Licensing Exam. However, if you were unsuccessful in passing your exam or simply wish to take the class again, please get in touch with our Student Support team at 800.824.8742. You may retake the same class within your access period, subject to the conditions described herein.

All enrollments under the PassProtection™ program are subject to space availability in the requested class. Web-based courses or classes may be substituted for live classes at our discretion. PassProtection™ enrollments are limited to your product’s access period.  If you want to extend your access period for additional study time, fees may apply, and a new PassProtection™ Retake term will begin.

For more information, please call Student Support at 800.824.8742.

CFP® Certification

You are eligible for PassProtection™ if you purchase a Live Review Study Solution. If you do not pass the CFP® exam after purchasing a Live Review Study Solution, you will receive a free subsequent Live Review Study Solution within a one-year window of time (three exam cycles).

To be eligible, you must submit your Official Score Report to fpexamresults@kaplan.com within three weeks of receiving it from CFP Board. All exam results will remain confidential.

Insurance Continuing Education

Insurance Continuing Education does not offer PassProtection™. If you take the course, you can take the final exam as many times as you wish until you attain the score you need. 

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  2. Choose your product.
  3. Enter your username and password.
  4. Click the Login button.

If a security warning pops up, click Yes.

  1. On the left menu bar, click Access Your Courses.
  2. The first time you log in, you will see the Terms & Conditions.
  3. Read the Terms & Conditions and click I Agree.
  4. You should now be in the Online Access home.

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  1. Enter your email address here.
  2. In the recovery email you received, select the link provided to input your new password.
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  4. Select Access Your Courses in the upper right corner.
  5. Select your course to begin studying.

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