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Hours are split by the official outline weights. Recommended totals are our editorial estimates, adjusted for your starting point.
- 1,706 original questions across 6 exams
- Section drills + timed full-length exams
- 12 months, one-time - emailed to you after purchase
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Planning estimates only. Hour ranges are our editorial estimates; weights come from the official FINRA/NASAA outlines.
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- 1,706 original questions across 6 exams
- Section drills + timed full-length exams
- 12 months, one-time - emailed to you after purchase
Your course access is emailed to you after purchase. 14-day money-back guarantee. Refund policy
Estimated hours by exam
| Exam | Estimated hours | Biggest section |
|---|---|---|
| 50-100 | Understanding Products and Their Risks (44%) | |
| 80-150 | F3: Provides Investment Information, Makes Suitable Recommendations (73%) | |
| 40-70 | F3: Provides Information, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets (50%) | |
| 15-30 | VIII. Ethical Practices and Obligations (25%) | |
| 70-120 | III. Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies (30%) | |
| 50-90 | IV. Laws, Regulations and Guidelines, incl. Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices (45%) |
How the plan is built
- Start from our hour range for your exam and move within it based on your background.
- Spend about 80% of hours on content, split by official outline weight, largest section first.
- Reserve about 20% for timed full-length exams and reviewing every miss in the final 1-2 weeks.
- Take a diagnostic first and shift hours toward your weakest sections.
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SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 66 in one prep course: 1,706 outline-weighted practice questions with explanations, section drills and timed full-length exams. One-time payment, 12 months of access, emailed to you after purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours a week should I study for the Series 7?
At our 80-150 hour estimate, 10-15 hours a week means roughly 6-12 weeks.
Sources
- FINRA - SIE Content Outline (2025) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- FINRA - Series 7 Content Outline (2025) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NASAA - Series 63 Test Specifications (effective June 12, 2023) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NASAA - Series 65 Test Specifications (effective June 12, 2023) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NASAA - Series 66 Test Specifications (effective June 12, 2023) (accessed 2026-09-23)