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How to Cross-Sell Securities and Insurance
XCEL Insurance Training Solutions | STC Securities Training Solutions In today’s competitive financial landscape, success often hinges on more than just a strong foundation in investments or market knowledge. Clients are looking for comprehensive financial advice, and they often expect their advisors to offer…
Your Guide to Passing the SIE Exam
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is absolutely necessary for any individual who’s interested in joining the securities industry. However, be aware, the exam isn’t easy and many people fail it. There are a number of reasons why people fail the SIE Exam, but…
Understanding the IAR CE Model Rule in 2025
As is the case with many new regulations, the Model Rule on Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) created by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is generating a number of questions. The following information addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding…
The Importance of SIE Exam Prep
Stepping into the world of finance and investments can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The industry demands a solid understanding of core concepts, regulations, and ethics. For aspiring professionals, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is a crucial gateway, often serving as the first…
Structured Training Programs – A Must for Securities Licensing
Securities firms are constantly challenged by the need to prepare new associates and analysts to pass their securities licensing exams on their first try. Securities exams are notoriously difficult, and the longer it takes for new hires to get licensed, the longer firms wait…
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See All How to Cross-Sell Securities and Insurance
XCEL Insurance Training Solutions | STC Securities Training Solutions In today’s competitive financial landscape, success often hinges on more than just a strong foundation in investments or market knowledge. Clients are looking for comprehensive financial advice, and they often expect their advisors to offer…
Your Guide to Passing the SIE Exam
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is absolutely necessary for any individual who’s interested in joining the securities industry. However, be aware, the exam isn’t easy and many people fail it. There are a number of reasons why people fail the SIE Exam, but…
Understanding the IAR CE Model Rule in 2025
As is the case with many new regulations, the Model Rule on Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) created by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is generating a number of questions. The following information addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding…
The Importance of SIE Exam Prep
Stepping into the world of finance and investments can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. The industry demands a solid understanding of core concepts, regulations, and ethics. For aspiring professionals, the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is a crucial gateway, often serving as the first…
Structured Training Programs – A Must for Securities Licensing
Securities firms are constantly challenged by the need to prepare new associates and analysts to pass their securities licensing exams on their first try. Securities exams are notoriously difficult, and the longer it takes for new hires to get licensed, the longer firms wait…
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Boost Your SIE Exam Pass Rate with the STC Premier Plus Training Package
Aspiring securities professionals know firsthand that passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is a game-changer for launching a successful career in financial services. However, with the national average SIE Exam pass rate hovering just slightly above 70%, the exam poses significant challenges, even…
How to Pass the SIE: Tips and Prep
Passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam can be challenging, but it’s certainly less so with the right approach to study and preparation. Passing the SIE Exam is your first step to becoming a securities industry professional, so you need to know what’s on…
How to Cross-Sell Securities and Insurance
XCEL Insurance Training Solutions | STC Securities Training Solutions In today’s competitive financial landscape, success often hinges on more than just a strong foundation in investments or market knowledge. Clients are looking for comprehensive financial advice, and they often expect their advisors to offer…
Your Guide to Passing the SIE Exam
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is absolutely necessary for any individual who’s interested in joining the securities industry. However, be aware, the exam isn’t easy and many people fail it. There are a number of reasons why people fail the SIE Exam, but…
Understanding the IAR CE Model Rule in 2025
As is the case with many new regulations, the Model Rule on Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) created by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is generating a number of questions. The following information addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding…