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Series 6 Exam Details

Series 6 Certification: Essential Training for Financial Professionals

The FINRA® Series 6 Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam qualifies individuals to solicit the purchase or sale of mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance. It is a core requirement for those handling investment company and variable contract products.

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

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Additional Information

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

Series 6 Exam Essentials

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About the Exam

The FINRA® Series 6 (Revised) Exam

  • Required for individuals who solicit the purchase or sale of securities products
  • Covers mutual funds, unit investment trusts (UITs), and municipal fund securities
  • Includes variable annuities and life insurance
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What Changed

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
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