Series 65 exam

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The Series 65 exam is a U.S. securities licensing test that individuals must pass to qualify as investment adviser representatives authorized to provide investment advice for a fee.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States professional certification exam
securities licensing examination
administeredBy Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
country United States
credentialOutcome qualification to register as an investment adviser representative in many U.S. states
deliveryMethod computer-based test
eligibilityRequirement individual candidate registration with FINRA
no firm sponsorship required
feeTypeAuthorized assets-under-management fees
fee-based investment advice
hourly financial planning fees
focus Uniform Securities Act principles
ethical business practices
state securities laws
fullName Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
governingBody North American Securities Administrators Association
language English
licenseType investment adviser representative license qualification
purpose authorize individuals to provide investment advice for a fee
qualify individuals as investment adviser representatives
regulatoryBasis state-level securities regulation framework
regulatoryDomain investment advisory services
securities regulation
relatedExam Series 63 exam
Series 66 exam
Series 7 exam
requiredBy state securities regulators
requiredFor registration as an investment adviser representative
sponsoredBy North American Securities Administrators Association
subjectArea client recommendations and suitability
economics
ethics
fiduciary duty
insurance-based products
investment strategies
portfolio management
retirement planning
securities regulation
targetCandidate individuals employed by registered investment advisers
individuals providing investment advice to the public
testFormat multiple-choice examination
usedBy financial planners
portfolio managers
registered investment advisers
wealth managers

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
administers
Series 65 exam ("Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination")
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