The Series 65 has several advantages for many individuals. The license can be studied for and taken independently. It also allows for professionals such as CPA's, Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers and others to offer investment services or refer investment clients to registered brokers for commission sharing.
Many people take this test who are not acting as commission brokers with a Series 7 or a Series 6 License
Series 65
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Test Topics Include:
Analysis
Economics
Portfolio Basics
Technical Analysis and Stock Charting
Fixed Income
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