Series 6 Exam

This exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (previously the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)). Upon successful completion of the Series 6, an individual will have the qualifications needed to sell mutual funds and variable annuities.

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Exam Details

Time Limit: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Cost: $95.00 Registration Fee as of August 2012.
Number of Questions: 100
Passing Score: 70%
Format: Multiple Choice / 50% Essay
Prerequisites: You must be sponsored by a financial company who is a member of FINRA, or a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO).
Exam Date(s): Any weekday
Exam Locations: Find your U.S. or international exam center here
Offical Exam Website: http://www.finra.org


Additional Exam Details

For an in-depth breakdown of the below topics, refer to the PDF study outline provided by the FINRA here

Series 6 Exam Topic Breakdown Chart


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Is it possible to take the Series 6 exam without being sponsored?
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  • 2. What activities can an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative perform?
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  • 3. I failed the Series 6 exam. How long must I wait before I can take it again?
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If an individual becomes a policyholder of a variable life insurance policy and is uncertain whether this is the appropriate instrument for him and his family; within what period of time must the insurance company allow him to exchange the variable policy for a traditional whole life policy without additional evidence of insurability?


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