
SIE Podcast Interview with Sahil Lavingia founder of Gumroad
04/01/19 • 42 min
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SIE Podcast Learn about Family Offices
Learn about Family Offices Family Offices In this episode we learn about Family Offices. I interview Richard Wilson at https://familyoffices.com We explore: What are Family Offices What Investments do family offices make How are Family Offices Structured What Events does https://familyoffices.com have How would make contact with these Offices There is also a youtube channel for Family Office club here is the link https://www.youtube.com/user/familyofficesgroup/videos The full course details: 36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions. https://www.finra.org/industry/series7 However there is now a prerequisite before taking the new Series 7 Exam all candidates now must have passed the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam). In addition thing a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” Outline of SIE Exam: https://www.finra.org/sites/default/files/SIE%20Outline-01.12.18.pdf New Series 7 Exam “On or After October 1, 2018 The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance,
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New Series 7 Top off Examination Sample Lesson 3 Rankings, Volatility Ratings CMO’s and SIE Exam
New Series 7 Top off Examination Sample Lesson 3 Section 1 Rankings, Volatility Ratings CMO's This is the most comprehensive set of audio lessons which is available for the preparation to take the New Series 7 Top off Examination the course consists of 74 lessons which amounts to 32 hours and 27 min. in total length. Audio lessons are a supplement and not a substitute for the book learning that you should also be doing. Audio lessons simply allow you to learn comprehend and reinforce what you should also be learning through normal studying methods such as attending classes, reading books, and taking practice quizzes. Over the next several weeks I'm going to be sharing with you six sample lessons from the full audio course if you're interested in buying the full set of audio lessons click the links below. You need to pass both the series 7 and the securities industries essentials examination in order to be licensed by FINRA. While you may take both exams simultaneously, normally you would want pass the securities industries essentials exam prior to taking the New series 7 exam, however, this is not required you may take the both exam simultaneously, the SIE exam prior to the series 7 exam, or the series 7 exam prior to the SIE exam . The only restriction is that you must be hired by a member firm in order take the series 7 exam but you may take the SIE exam without any industry affiliation as long as your 18 years of age or older. -------- The full table of contents for the Series 7 Top-Off Study Guide is located here New Series 7 Top-Off announcement As I said in the podcast I have just finished producing 74 lessons that now make up the new series 7 study guide audio lessons and I am looking for reviewers who would get a discount to $69.99 from the list price which will be $119.99. If you are interested in being a reviewer write me an e-mail to the e-mail address which is revealed in the podcast. The New Series 7 Top- Off Study Guide Audio Lessons is a Total Length 32 hours 27 Min _____________________________ Before you may take the New Series 7 Exam (top off Series 7 Exam) you must also pass the SIE Exam and the audio lessons I have produced may help! The full table of contents for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam is located here Effective October 1, 2018 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) changed the licensing of those that wish to work in the financial services industry. There is now a required prerequisite for most of the Licensing tests and this is the Securities Industry Essentials Exam Securities Industry Essentials Exam is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Unlike the licensing exams such as the Series 4, 6, 7, 9, 10… which require the candidate to be employed by a member firm, Securities Industry Essentials Exam is open to anyone over the age of 18 including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. Essentials exam results are valid for four years. Check out our podcast for the SIE Exam Here is a link to our other study products
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