标题: How tough is the Series 65? [打印本页] 作者: JustasS 时间: 2011-10-5 11:04 标题: How tough is the Series 65?
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?作者: comp_sci_kid 时间: 2011-10-5 11:06
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.作者: OmarAdnan 时间: 2011-10-5 11:08
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.作者: cv4cfa 时间: 2011-10-5 11:10
ive been told its like level II on steroids作者: himanshumh 时间: 2011-10-5 11:12
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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!...作者: Kapie 时间: 2011-10-5 11:13
AlphaSeeker Wrote:
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> > ive been told its like level II on steroids
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> No way.
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> 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.作者: troymo 时间: 2011-10-5 11:15
Series 65 is much harder than CFA+FSA combined作者: RepoToronto 时间: 2011-10-5 11:17
Danny Boy Wrote:
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> > > ive been told its like level II on steroids
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> > 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!...
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> Actuarial exams are more difficult than L2.
that's a fair counter. I almost forgot about the insurance guys...作者: infinitybenzo 时间: 2011-10-5 11:19
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%+.作者: kickthatcfa 时间: 2011-10-5 11:23
Systematic Wrote:
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> CFP - Certified Financial Planner (granted by the
> CFP Board of Standards);
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> CIC - Chartered Investment Counselor (granted by
> the Investment Adviser Association);
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> ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant (granted by
> the American College);
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> PFS - Personal Financial Specialist (granted by
> the American Institute of Certified Public
> Accountants); and
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> CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst (granted by the
> Chartered Financial Analyst Institute).
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its disgusting how many other "credentials" are out there作者: AndyNZ 时间: 2011-10-5 11:25
Sweep the Leg Wrote:
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> 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.
Is this 8 hours for just about anyone taking the exam or 8 hours for someone with my background?作者: DarienHacker 时间: 2011-10-5 11:29
Don't ask other people how long it will take YOU to study for an exam. You will need to decide for yourself. Read the book, take a practice test and see where you're at. You're going to get misleading projections on this forum because other people like to say that they only studied 10 hours for the series 7 and 5 hours for the series 63 and passed without issues.作者: Zestt 时间: 2011-10-5 11:31
jdough Wrote:
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> Don't ask other people how long it will take YOU
> to study for an exam. You will need to decide for
> yourself. Read the book, take a practice test and
> see where you're at. You're going to get
> misleading projections on this forum because other
> people like to say that they only studied 10 hours
> for the series 7 and 5 hours for the series 63 and
> passed without issues.
Dude, chill out! I'm trying to get a baseline and the thoughts of others who might have my background.
If someone told me they studied 10-20 hours, and I did the same and failed, would I blame them for it? Nope.
Give me a freaking brake!
Everyone else who responded was significantly more helpful than you. If you can't say something constructive, move on to another post. This forum is place to share ideas, not just come and flame the OP.作者: RoastBeef 时间: 2011-10-5 11:33
Finra exams are a joke...65 is like a series 7 with a couple of legal topics... cpl decent study days and you should crush it. Best of luck!作者: wake2000 时间: 2011-10-5 11:35
Btw... I thought you needed the 7 to take the 66... if you take the 7 and have the 66 you are an IAR.. Taking the 7 might be easier as it incorporates more CFA material.作者: himanshumh 时间: 2011-10-5 11:38
gmancfa Wrote:
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> > 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.
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> Is this 8 hours for just about anyone taking the
> exam or 8 hours for someone with my background?
Just give yourself a weekend to study and you'll be fine. Study for a few hours, take a couple of practice exams and you're set. It really is easy.作者: profil 时间: 2011-10-5 11:40
I took the series 65 after only being in the industry for 6 months and I think I got around an 85. I probably studied for about 10-15 hours total - mostly during the weekend before I took it. The hardest part is remembering the different laws.
