This year’s finance jobs outlook is shaped by four major forces: accelerating AI adoption, new regulatory frameworks, economic uncertainty, and rising consumer expectations. Financial services remain a pillar of global economic growth, and it’s entering a period of transformation. Here’s an updated look at the finance jobs landscape for 2026, with insights for finance graduates, career changers,…
Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) are required to complete annual continuing education (CE) to maintain their registration. Missing the IAR CE deadline does not immediately stop you from doing business, but it does trigger a series of consequences that can become serious if not addressed quickly. Here’s what happens if you miss the deadline,…
Thinking about a career in the securities industry? The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is your first step toward a rewarding finance career. This all-inclusive guide offers everything you need to succeed, equipping you with the essential tools and information to pass the SIE…
Starting a career in securities often means mapping out the right order for your licensing exams, and one of the questions candidates face is when to take the Series 66 exam. Take it too early and you may not be ready. Wait too long and you could…
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…
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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 Series 65 exam is a securities licensing exam that qualifies professionals to work as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) in many states by covering investment principles, ethics, and state securities laws. If you’re looking to become a licensed investment adviser representative (IAR), earning your…
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…