How to Pass the SIE Exam on Your First Try

The SIE exam is pretty easy if you prepare well. But it can seem very foreign if you are new to finance. Here is how you can study well and pass the SIE exam on your first try.

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[mamiescott]

As a first time subscriber to your channel, I want to say thank you for getting right to the point of passing my series 7 exam. I have been out of the financial industry for quite some time and looking to secure a career with Vanguard which passing my series 7 and 63 is a requirement in my role as a client service representative. Thank you for laying out a roadmap to successfully help me do extremely well in securing my series 7!

[dwoodieva]

Was just recently licensed as an insurance producer in my state and now my firm needs me to take the SIE then Series 6/7 before I can start my contract and I am very excited. Thank you for these tips! I'm attempting my firms condensed 6 week study calendar. Best of luck to everyone on their SIE test!

[jeffreybutts]

I am working on a career pivot from government to finance and passed the SIE on my first try. I was able to pass by watching YouTube videos. However, passing the SIE is hardly a foot in the door and the real work is networking, adapting the resume and being able to demonstrate value for the organization.

[Furby]

Beautiful video man, taking my test today super nervous. My one thing is just the inconsistent juggling of studying I’ve done. I recently came to a new firm and they have me working and studying at the same time. So it’s been a challenge getting quality study time vs consistent. Sometimes I’ll go days where it’s too busy to study and just work. Was tricky learning a new position as well

[siddharthtrivedi]

Thanks AJ for the video. Just last week I was reaching out to industry professional about this exam

[ivanmartinez]

Great video! Do you have any study or note taking tips? When taking notes I catch myself writing almost the entire chapter and taking way longer than I should per chapter

[upstateNYfinest]

I started studying 3 days before the exam and passed it

[Alexandre.Mendez]

Great video! Shall you do a video about CAIA certification? It would be also interesting to compare CAIA vs CFA. Thanks!

[alibenitez]

Thanks for the tips! But you just took 10 minutes and 32 seconds from my 3 hour study session 😅

[christianjames]

Passed CFA Level 1 in 90th percentile. Do you think the SIE takes the amount time you suggest if I already have a solid finance foundation? Curious your thoughts. Great video!

[dbltrpl]

Hey AJ, what free resources would you recommend for studying?? Most things seem to offer "guaranteed pass" for $250 but I am a capable studier and looking for less "bells and whistles" while still being sure the prep is high quality! Thanks in advance man.

[pari]

Hi can you please recommend where to get the book ?

[collineisenbarth]

Great video I was just wondering about the SIE exam

[Roger-iliw]

I career changed and took the sie and series 65. Opened my own RIA whiteout ever working for a broker. The 65 is difficult, but it is doable. Sie is easy

[armongabril]

⁠I’ve been studying for almost 2 weeks straight Brian Lee’s content and passed his exam with an 100% I heard from someone in the firm I’m going to to try STC as well, I found the finals exams there much more difficult. Do you think with just TestGeeks course and passing on his Exam that I should be able to pass ?

[didemdina]

Thank you for your video. I am a senior, majoring in finance and working full-time as an admin.(I've been an exec assistant for over 18 years. Decided to change my career.) I decided to take the exam before my graduation. How likely is it that I will pass with my fresh knowledge of finance? How effective are my finance classes in helping me to pass my exam?

[blazekaizer]

As someone who used to want to get the sie, I am not sure if it still would benefit me. I am working in wealth management and getting better at excel to be an analyst. I think if anything the CFA would help down the line, I am interested in an MBA as well, was a business undergrad

[shelbymalbrue]

Hi, I am studying for the Sie and I am using Pass perfect the pass promise. I am on the last stretch and taking the practice final exams I have already taken four and I have used the methods you’ve said as far as taking the test going over the answers and understanding why that one is right and why that one is wrong … however my scores aren’t reflecting this ……any Advice on how to move forward. I am slightly overwhelmed bc I am seriously trying and I feel like it’s sort of in vain .

Thanks !

[zehrafarooqui]

Hey, I'm planning to take the SIE in 8 weeks any course recommendations, Kaplan or examfx?

[sdn]

I needed a 70% or above and I got a 60% so close. I’m going to take it again