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Series 6 and 63 Exam Details

Master the Series 6 & 63 Exams with Kaplan

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Series 6 Exam at a Glance

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  • 1.5 hours

    Time Limit

  • 50

    Multiple-choice questions

  • 70

    Passing score required to pass

More About the Series 6 Exam

Outline of Topics Covered

  • Seeks business for the broker-dealer from customers and potential customers

  • Opens accounts after obtaining and evaluating customers’ financial profile and investment objectives

  • Provides customers with information about investments, makes suitable recommendations, transfers assets, and maintains appropriate records

  • Obtains and verifies customers’ purchase and sales instructions; processes, completes, and confirms transactions

Exam Restructuring

  • On October 1, 2018, FINRA restructured the Series 6 exam

  • Candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) exam and the Series 6 to obtain registration

  • Kaplan offers Series 6 study materials for both the SIE exam and the Series 6 exam

Attention Colorado Students

Kaplan Financial Education is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board (DPOS). View the Colorado College Bulletin.

Additional Information

For more exam details, including fees and passing score, please visit FINRA.

Series 63 Exam at a Glance

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  • 60

    Multiple-choice questions

  • 43/60 correct

    Passing score required to pass

  • 1.25 hours

    Time Limit

More About the Series 63 Exam

Outline of Topics Covered

  • State Securities Acts and related rules and regulations

  • Ethical practices and fiduciary obligations

Additional Information

For more exam details, including fees and passing score, please visit FINRA.

Series 6 and 63 Exam Essentials

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Colorado College Bulletin

Attention Colorado Students

Kaplan Financial Education is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board (DPOS).
Global education company Kaplan has been named as one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2026 and given a 5-star rating by Newsweek and data research firm Statista.

Free Resources

Best Practices Guide

Kaplan has prepared a Best Practices Guide to help you pass the first time! This guide includes recommended study hours, how to use your study materials effectively, and test-taking tips. Access the guide and other free materials here.

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Next Steps

Get Started with Series 6 and 63

We’ve outlined the steps you need to take to earn the Series 6 and 63 licenses. Follow the guidance to understand requirements, registration, and preparation.

Begin Preparing for the Series 6 and 63 Exams

Boost your exam readiness with Kaplan’s Series 6 and 63 study packages, featuring Premium, Essential, and Basic options. From live instruction to flexible self-study, we provide the study tools and additional materials you need to pass.