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.
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- 130
- Questions
- 3h 0m
- Time limit
- 70%
- To pass
1,523 approved practice questions and 36 lessons in this track today.
The Series 65 satisfies the exam requirement to register as an Investment Adviser Representative — you still register with your state to be licensed. No sponsorship and no SIE are required to sit it, so anyone can take it.
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What's on the Series 65 exam
Our lessons and mock exams follow these weightings, so your study time lands where the marks are.
- 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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Will you be ready in time?
Three questions, and an honest answer — including if the answer is no.
Timelines are general guidance drawn from our own study guides, not a promise — your background and consistency matter more than any number here.
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How Finance Exam Pro gets you ready
Short, guided lessons
One concept per screen, in plain English — you always know what to study next.
Practice that adapts
Miss a question and it comes back; master a topic and it steps aside. Every answer is explained.
Spaced-repetition flashcards
Key terms resurface right before you'd forget them, so review time is never wasted.
Realistic mock exams
Full-length, section-weighted, and timed — with a readiness score that tells you when you're ready.
Questions
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 92 of the 130 scored questions correct — 70.8%. NASAA lowered the requirement from 94 correct effective June 12, 2023. Work from the count of 92, not from a rounded percentage.
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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