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Todd Talk: New IAR CE Courses in 2023
Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, discusses STC’s Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) continuing education courses for 2023. As you know, investment advisor representatives (IARs) are required to have 12 CE credits per year: six credits on ethics and professional responsibility, and six credits…
Todd Talk: Secure Act 2.0 Changes to Retirement Plans
In this episode, Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, explains four Secure Act 2.0 changes that affect retirement plans in 2023. These changes could also have an impact on some of the securities licensing examinations you may take. Change #1: Increase in Required…
Todd Talk: 2023 Retirement Plan and Gift Tax Update
Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, provides insights into tax law and retirement plan changes effective 2023 which could affect licensing examinations such as the SIE Securities Industry Essentials exam, the Series 6 and Series 7, NASAA exams the 63, 65 and 66…
The Series 7 Exam and Why You Should Take It
If you have looked into a career in the Securities Sector, you may have been surprised at how many exams and licenses there are available. Thankfully, not all of the exams must be taken. Determining where you want to go in your career will…
What is the Series 6 License – Why You Need it, and How to Obtain it
If you’re just starting to branch into the financial services industry, you’re likely overwhelmed with the number of licenses that are available to obtain. Why are there so many licenses, and which ones are right for you? Before taking any exams, you must first…
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Gain insights on trending topics within the securities and insurance industry along with tools and tips on how to start your career and maximize your income and job satisfaction.
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The Series 7 Exam and Why You Should Take It
If you have looked into a career in the Securities Sector, you may have been surprised at how many exams and licenses there are available. Thankfully, not all of the exams must be taken. Determining where you want to go in your career will…
What is the Series 6 License – Why You Need it, and How to Obtain it
If you’re just starting to branch into the financial services industry, you’re likely overwhelmed with the number of licenses that are available to obtain. Why are there so many licenses, and which ones are right for you? Before taking any exams, you must first…
How to Become a Financial Risk Manager
A Financial Risk Manager (FRM) is a professional who specializes in identifying and handling risks to financial asset management. The classification is granted by the highly respected Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), a nonprofit founded in 1996. The GARP sets and maintains standards…
What You Need to Know About IAR Continuing Education (CE) Model Rule
As of January 1, 2022, NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association) has applied a new Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) CE Model Rule. This rule has been in the works since 2014. After years of research and planning, it passed in November 2020. The CE Model…
Tips on How to Survive Your First Year As a Financial Advisor
It has been determined by multiple sources that there is a small success rate for financial advisors in their first year. Many people do not survive their first year as a financial advisor. The combination of pressure to find clients, a steep learning curve,…
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The latest securities training news, course updates, advancements and market information.
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Todd Talk: New IAR CE Courses in 2023
Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, discusses STC’s Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) continuing education courses for 2023. As you know, investment advisor representatives (IARs) are required to have 12 CE credits per year: six credits on ethics and professional responsibility, and six credits…
Todd Talk: Secure Act 2.0 Changes to Retirement Plans
In this episode, Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, explains four Secure Act 2.0 changes that affect retirement plans in 2023. These changes could also have an impact on some of the securities licensing examinations you may take. Change #1: Increase in Required…
Todd Talk: 2023 Retirement Plan and Gift Tax Update
Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, provides insights into tax law and retirement plan changes effective 2023 which could affect licensing examinations such as the SIE Securities Industry Essentials exam, the Series 6 and Series 7, NASAA exams the 63, 65 and 66…
The Series 7 Exam and Why You Should Take It
If you have looked into a career in the Securities Sector, you may have been surprised at how many exams and licenses there are available. Thankfully, not all of the exams must be taken. Determining where you want to go in your career will…
What is the Series 6 License – Why You Need it, and How to Obtain it
If you’re just starting to branch into the financial services industry, you’re likely overwhelmed with the number of licenses that are available to obtain. Why are there so many licenses, and which ones are right for you? Before taking any exams, you must first…