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Series 7 Exam Details

Series 7 Exam: Your Comprehensive Guide to Passing and Getting Licensed

The FINRA® Series 7 General Securities Representative Qualification Exam assesses your knowledge of investment risk, taxation, equity and debt instruments, packaged securities, options, retirement plans, and more.

Series 7 Exam at a Glance

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  • 3:45 hours

    Time Limit

  • 125

    Multiple-choice questions

  • 72%

    Passing score required to pass

More About the Series 7 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

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.

Additional Information

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

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Series 7 Exam Essentials

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About the Exam

The FINRA® Series 7 (Revised) Exam

  • Required for individuals who solicit the purchase or sale of securities
  • Covers corporate, municipal, and U.S. government securities
  • Includes options, direct participation programs, investment company products, and variable contracts
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What Changed

Exam Restructuring

  • On October 1, 2018, FINRA restructured the Series 7 exam
  • Candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) exam and the Series 7 to obtain registration
  • Kaplan offers Series 7 study materials for both the SIE exam and the Series 7 exam
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Next Steps

Get Started

We’ve outlined the steps you need to take to earn the Series 7 license. Follow the guidance to understand requirements, registration, and preparation.

Begin Preparing for the Series 7 Exam

Boost your exam readiness with Kaplan’s Series 7 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.