The SIE Exam is a FINRA-administered exam that’s required for any person who’s interested in starting a career in the securities industry. Passing the SIE alone doesn’t qualify a person for registration with a FINRA member firm or qualify them to engage in securities…
For advisors to succeed in the financial services industry, not only do they need the required licensing, they also need the appropriate credentials. In fact, many financial firms encourage their financial advisors (FAs) to have as many credentials as possible to broaden their expertise…
Understanding the SIE Exam We enlisted an independent third-party research firm, to conduct the 2019 State of Financial Services Registration and Continuing Education Survey. This survey gathered information from over 100 financial services and securities firms, businesses, and organizations about how they manage and…
Are you looking to advance your career in the securities industry? You should know that recently some of FINRA’s important exams have gone through changes. In October 2018, FINRA introduced a new prerequisite exam. This new exam is the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination.…
Passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam can be challenging, but it’s certainly less so with the right approach to study and preparation. Passing the SIE Exam is your first step to becoming a securities industry professional, so you need to know what’s on…
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is absolutely necessary for any individual who’s interested in joining the securities industry. However, be aware, the exam isn’t easy and many people fail it. There are a number of reasons why people fail the SIE Exam, but…
The landscape of the financial industry has vastly changed with the introduction of the SIE. Learn how the SIE has changed recruitment and impacted talent retention Financial Services Firms are now using the SIE as a recruitment tool. In this webinar learn and discuss: Happy Anniversary…
FINRA recently released statistics on the Securities industry Essentials (SIE) Exam. After 11 months (as of August 31, 2019), total SIE enrollment was 90,516. This compares to total enrollment of 44,626 after six months (as of March 31, 2019) and 29,612 after four months…