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All You Need to Know About the SIE Exam
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…

Todd Talk: 2023 Changes to IAR CE Requirements
Todd Rosenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at STC, discusses 2023 changes to continuing education (CE) requirements for investment advisor representatives (IARs). If you’re registered as an investment advisor representative (IAR), you’ll want to be aware of your CE requirements. Some changes went into effect for…

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…
SIE Exam

All You Need to Know About the SIE Exam
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…

STC Exam Update – Spring 2022
Recently, there have been a few regulatory and tax law updates which could have a minor impact on several different qualification exams. Some of these updates are changes to the current law, while others are additions. STC has either already made the necessary updates…

What Jobs Are You Qualified for After Passing the SIE Exam?
So, you’re ready to take the SIE Exam, pass it, and get started with your career in the financial industry. Well, before you do, let’s consider some of the important facts to know about what passing the exam can mean for you. This way,…

What Is the SIE Exam and Why Did FINRA Establish It?
The SIE Exam is a FINRA-administered exam that’s required for any person who’s interested in starting a career in the securities industry. Passing the SIE alone doesn’t qualify a person for registration with a FINRA member firm or qualify them to engage in securities…

How to Manage Financial Licenses and Credentials
For advisors to succeed in the financial services industry, not only do they need the required licensing, they also need the appropriate credentials. In fact, many financial firms encourage their financial advisors (FAs) to have as many credentials as possible to broaden their expertise…