Which license do I need?
Pick your goal. The exam sequence is in the option label; the results show total exam fees, study hours and time at your pace.
- 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
Exam fees verified on FINRA exam pages 2026-09-23. Study hours are our editorial estimate, not an official figure. State requirements vary; your firm confirms which state exams you need.
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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
Every path at a glance
| Goal | Exams | Exam fees |
|---|---|---|
| Broker: sell stocks, bonds, options | SIE -> Series 7 -> Series 63 | $642 |
| Broker + fee-based advice | SIE -> Series 7 -> Series 66 | $672 |
| Fee-only adviser at an RIA | Series 65 | $187 |
| Mutual funds / annuities only | SIE -> Series 6 -> Series 63 | $347 |
| Not hired yet: show employers | SIE | $100 |
| Broker + adviser the long way | SIE -> Series 7 -> Series 63 -> Series 65 | $829 |
How to decide
- Will you earn commissions on securities? You need the Series 7 (or 6 for funds only), which needs a sponsor, plus the SIE.
- Will you charge advisory fees? You need the Series 65, or the 66 if you hold the Series 7.
- Not hired yet? Take the SIE now; it is valid for four years.
Details: what order to take FINRA exams, exams without sponsorship, Series 65 vs 66.
SIE to Series 66 prep course - $39
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.
Your course access is emailed to you after purchase. 14-day money-back guarantee. Refund policy
Frequently asked questions
Which FINRA license do I need to be a financial advisor?
Fee-only: Series 65. Commission-based: SIE + 7 + 63. Both: SIE + 7 + 66.
Sources
- FINRA - Qualification Exams (accessed 2026-09-23)
- NASAA - Exam FAQs (accessed 2026-09-23)