Overview of Series 31 Exam for Managed Futures Industry In general persons who are selling futures related products are going to be required to have a Series 3 exam license.  However, some broker-dealer representatives may be able to take the Series 31 exam instead of the Series 3 exam if [...]

This exam is required by certain states for an individual who wants to register as an investment adviser representative and securities agent.  Passing the Series 66 would be equivalent to passing both the Series 63 and Series 65 exams.  Additionally, individuals are required to pass the Series 7 exam as [...]

Q&A For New FINRA Exam License We have fielded a number of questions regarding the new Series 79 exam for investment banking professionals.  We are creating this question and answer page as a service to our readers.  We will attempt to answer questions as best as possible and our understanding [...]

Hedge Fund Managers and the Series 3 Exam Those managers who engage in commodities and futures trading (and who don’t qualify for an exemptions) will need to register as commodity pool operators with the CFTC and become members of the NFA.  In order to do this all owners and “associated [...]