Series 7 Exam Details

The FINRA^® Series revised 7, General Securities Representative Qualification Exam, is required of individuals soliciting the purchase or sale of corporate, municipal and U.S. government securities, options, direct participation programs, investment company products, and variable contracts.

Exam Restructuring

On October 1, 2018, FINRA restructured the Series 7 exam. Candidates are now required to pass the Securities Industry Essential (SIE) exam along with a Series 7 exam to obtain the General Securities Representative Qualification registration. Kaplan has Series 7 study materials available for the SIE exam as well as the Series 7 exam. 

Outline of Topics Covered

• Seeks business for the broker-dealer from customers and potential customers
• Opens accounts after obtaining and evaluating customers’ financial profile and investment objectives
• Provides customers with information about investments, makes suitable recommendations, transfers assets, and maintains appropriate records
• Obtains and verifies customers’ purchase and sales instructions; processes, completes, and confirms transactions

Best Practices Guide

Kaplan has prepared a Best Practices Guide to help you pass the first time! This guide includes recommended study hours, how to use your study materials effectively, and test-taking tips. Access the guide and other free materials here.

Additional Details

For more exam details, including fees and passing score, please visit FINRA.

• You must be at least 18 years of age and have a basic understanding of the industry to attend our live classes.
• Review the enrollment and prerequisite requirements on www.finra.org for the series exam you plan to take. Note, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam does not require employer sponsorship.
• Enroll in a Kaplan Financial Education securities licensing course four to six weeks before the class date by calling Kaplan Financial Education customer service at 800.427.4680 or enrolling online at www.kaplanfinancial.com/securities.
• Schedule an appointment for the licensing exam with Prometric Testing Centers at www.prometric.com/finra three to four weeks before the class begins. You are able to schedule two or more different exams on the same day. However, you must make a separate appointment for each of the exams.
• For optimum results, plan to do some pre/post-study. Also, plan for homework questions each night and two to three days of review before taking your licensing exam.
• Take your test within five days of completing the class, and go into the exam with confidence!

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