As you embark on your journey as a financial representative, you create your licensing to-do list and prepare to tackle the steps necessary to achieve a successful career. Securities Training Corporation is excited to discuss the SIE Exam, a test you must take in…
If you’re just starting on your path into the financial services industry or considering expanding your opportunities in the financial services industry, you may wonder which direction you should take. Is there another registration that will enhance your career, and if so, which one? …
If you’re just starting on your path into the financial services industry and have scheduled a registered representative qualification examination (e.g., Series 6 or Series 7), you should understand that there’s one additional exam on the horizon—the Series 63. After taking and passing the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
In 2022, experts predict that hiring activity will increase. So, if you’re looking for a new job, you’ll have a higher chance of finding something you love in 2022. For those interested in financial services and securities jobs, there are a handful of positions you…