THINKING OF BECOMING A BROKER OR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL? NOW IS THE TIME!

 Investors are experiencing a harrowing time in the stock and bond markets. The Dow is going up 600 points one day, and falling 500 the very next day. Investors, having once believed that the market is rational, are at a loss to explain the sudden and apparent irrational volatility.

What is needed are sound financial professionals who can give calming and mature advice to such investors. Professionals who can guide investors to profitable yet conservative investments.

If you are thinking of entering the industry, becoming a Series 7 broker, becoming a broker only in mutual funds and variable annuities (Series 6), or concentrating only on giving investment advice for a fee (Series 65 or 66), this is the time. The industry needs qualified people like you.

Bob Eder's Study for the Series 6, Study for the Series 65, Study for the Series 66, and Study for Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam - all are available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle e-book versions. 

Here is the link to Bob Eder's books on Amazon.

Bob Eder received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Utah, Quinney College of Law, in 2001.

SERIES 6 EXAM ASKS QUESTIONS ON PROSPECTUS REQUIREMENTS

The Series 6 exam asks questions on an applicant's knowledge of the process for bringing new issues to market, This topic includes requirements to give copies of the new-issue prospectus to purchasers or prospective purchasers. It also includes knowledge of the preliminary prospectus and the timeliness of information.

The Series 6 exam tests applicants on their knowledge of providing a prospectus to persons purchasing mutual funds. Applicants must also have working knowledge of the process for bringing new issues to market, including the requirement to use due diligence and give full disclosure.

Applicants must be familiar with preliminary prospectuses, underwriting agreements, selling group agreements, and blue-sky laws regarding new issues.

The Series 6 exam tests applicants on their knowledge of the difference between prospectuses and official statements, the latter being used for new issues of municipal securities.

Make sure that you are familiar with these topics before you sit for the Series 6 exam. You can find these topics listed in FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6 exam under paragraph 1.2.

Here is the link to FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6.

Bob Eder's book is available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle e-book versions. 

Here is the link to Bob Eder's book, Study for the Series 6 Exam, on Amazon.

Bob Eder received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Utah, Quinney College of Law in 2001.

SERIES 6 EXAM CONTAINS 12 QUESTIONS ON SEEKING BUSINESS FROM POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS

FINRA publishes a Study Guide for its Series 6 exam covering investment companies and variable contracts. Section One  is entitled "Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers." Section One exam questions therefore constitute 24 percent of the Series 6 total questions.

Section One has two parts, 1.1 and 1.2. Part 1.1 covers important rules dealing with how a representative should engage in communications with retail customers. These rules cover written correspondence with customers whether in print or electronic format. Certain communications are considered to be aimed at retail customers as differentiated from institutional customers. FINRA has important rules about what a representative may say or not say. The rules also detail obligations to keep written records of these communications, and these records must show written approval by a registered principal of the broker-dealer and the date that the approval was given.

Bob Eder's Study for the Series 6 Exam devotes its Chapter One to rules governing communication with retail customers and runs for 24 pages. This chapter includes many examples and practice questions.

Make sure that you are familiar with these topics on communication with customers before you sit for the Series 6 exam. You can find these topics listed in FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6 exam under paragraph 1.1.

Here is the link to FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6.

Bob Eder's book is available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle e-book versions. 

Here is the link to Bob Eder's book, Study for the Series 6 Exam, on Amazon.

Bob Eder received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Utah, Quinney College of Law in 2001.

OUR SERIES 6 STUDY MANUAL INCLUDES FINRA REFERENCE NUMBERS FOR MAJOR PARAGRAPHS AND PRACTICE EXAMS

 Study Guide Reference Numbers

We follow the syllabus and content outline published by FINRA for the Series 6. As an aid for our Series 6 readers, we have included FINRA outline numbers for reference. The Series 6 exam does not quiz a candidate on the outline numbers. We insert them in our book solely for those readers who want to refer to the outline. We insert the outline numbers listed in FINRA's Study Outline and Content Guide, such as (1.2) or (2.4) next to major paragraphs. If you wish, you can freely disregard these numbers, but they can be valuable in helping you to locate the topic in FINRA's Study Outline and Content Guide. Here is the link to FINRA's Series 6 Content Outline:

Bob Eder's book is available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle e-book versions. 

Here is the link to Bob Eder's book, Study for the Series 6 Exam, on Amazon.

Bob Eder received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Utah, Quinney College of Law in 2001.

TAKING THE SERIES 6 EXAM? BE PREPARED FOR QUESTIONS ON FINRA RULES REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS WITH CUSTOMERS

 Are you thinking of taking the Series exam and becoming licensed to sell mutual funds and variable annuities? Then be prepared for questions on FINRA's rules involving communication with customers.

In FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6, Section 1.1 specifies that a test candidate have requisite knowledge of various FINRA rules on what a representative may may say to, or tell a customer about, investment products. Rule 2210 is the major rule in this group, specifying minimum standards and required approvals of communications with the public.

Bob Eder's Study for the Series 6 Exam covers these FINRA rules in detail. Chapter One is entitled "Communication with Customers," and goes from page one to page 24. Bob Eder's chapter covers retail communications, approval by principals, sales presentations, correspondence sent out by representatives, retail investors, and much more.

CHANGES TO SERIES 6 EXAM COMING DECEMBER 16, 2013

If you plan to sit for the Series  6 exam on or after December 16, 2013, make sure that preparation materials/texts that you are using have incorporated the new subjects and emphasis of the revised FINRA Series 6 Study Guide.  Don't use old materials that don't reflect FINRA's changes.  The Series 6 exam will change on December 16, 2013.  It is up to you to get new revised study materials.

Bob Eder will be coming out with his new book, Study for the Series 6 Exam, in the first quarter of 2013.  The book is based on the new Series 6 Study Guide.

CAUTION! FINRA CHANGES SERIES 6 EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE EFFECTIVE ON DECEMBER 16, 2013

Are you planning to take the Series 6 exam in the near future?  If so, then take it sooner than later!  FINRA announces that it has revised both the Series 6 exam and the Series 6 Study Guide.  The  effective date for the revisions is Monday, December 16, 2013.

Here is the link to the FINRA announcement.