How tough is the Series 65? manager, studying, currently, background, Investment

JustasS

I just signed up for the Series 65.

I currently have the 6, 66, am a CFP certificant, CFA Charterholder, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. I've been a portfolio manager since '96.

Given my background, how much time should I expect to commit to studying?

comp_sci_kid

If you passed the Series 66, you already passed the Series 65 - the former encompasses the latter (and the Series 63).



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Monday, May 9, 2011 at 01:59PM by Captain Windjammer.

OmarAdnan

Yep, you should already be good to go. But, if it's expired and you just need the 65 (going the RIA route?), it should take you about 8 hours.

cv4cfa

ive been told its like level II on steroids

himanshumh

builders Wrote:
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> ive been told its like level II on steroids

No way.

IMO, very few (or none) test can be as difficult as the Level II. That's why its passing rate is often the lowest vs. L1 and L3.

Although, mastering a golf swing like that of Ernie Els is a admittedly lot harder!...

Kapie

AlphaSeeker Wrote:
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> builders Wrote:
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> > ive been told its like level II on steroids
>
> No way.
>
> IMO, very few (or none) test can be as difficult
> as the Level II. That's why its passing rate is
> often the lowest vs. L1 and L3.
>
> Although, mastering a golf swing like that of
> Ernie Els is a admittedly lot harder!...

Actuarial exams are more difficult than L2.

troymo

Series 65 is much harder than CFA+FSA combined

RepoToronto

Danny Boy Wrote:
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> AlphaSeeker Wrote:
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> > builders Wrote:
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> > -----
> > > ive been told its like level II on steroids
> >
> > No way.
> >
> > IMO, very few (or none) test can be as
> difficult
> > as the Level II. That's why its passing rate is
> > often the lowest vs. L1 and L3.
> >
> > Although, mastering a golf swing like that of
> > Ernie Els is a admittedly lot harder!...
>
> Actuarial exams are more difficult than L2.

that's a fair counter. I almost forgot about the insurance guys...

infinitybenzo

I took it recently, I probably really overstudied out of fear. Basically get the book and the Qbank, and do it until you can clear sections with 80%+.

kickthatcfa

Systematic Wrote:
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> CFP - Certified Financial Planner (granted by the
> CFP Board of Standards);
>
> CIC - Chartered Investment Counselor (granted by
> the Investment Adviser Association);
>
> ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant (granted by
> the American College);
>
> PFS - Personal Financial Specialist (granted by
> the American Institute of Certified Public
> Accountants); and
>
> CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst (granted by the
> Chartered Financial Analyst Institute).
>

its disgusting how many other "credentials" are out there