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Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law exam

Series 65 Exam Prep for Future Advisers

The Series 65 is the exam for becoming an Investment Adviser Representative, covering economics, investment vehicles, portfolio strategy, and ethics. Finance Exam Pro is built for its breadth: short lessons keep each topic digestible, and adaptive practice concentrates on your weak spots.

130
Questions
3h 0m
Time limit
72%
To pass

The Series 65 qualifies you as an Investment Adviser Representative. It requires no sponsorship and no SIE — anyone can take it.

What's on the Series 65 exam

Economic Factors and Business Information15%
Investment Vehicle Characteristics25%
Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies30%
Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines (incl. Unethical Business Practices)30%

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Practice that adapts

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Realistic mock exams

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Series 65 exam FAQ

How many questions are on the Series 65 exam?+

The Series 65 has 130 scored questions and a 3-hour time limit.

What is a passing score on the Series 65?+

You need 72% (94 of 130 correct) to pass.

Do I need a sponsor or the SIE for the Series 65?+

No. The Series 65 requires no firm sponsorship and no SIE, which is why many people pursuing the RIA path take it independently.

Is the Series 65 hard?+

It's broad and includes economics and portfolio theory. Spacing your practice and reviewing missed questions — the core of our method — makes the volume manageable.

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