How to Become a Financial Advisor
Get That License
Obtaining a professional license is a necessity.
Certified Financial Planner
Certified Financial Planner You have to take preparation courses in an accredited college or university.
Certified Financial Planner After which, you have to pass a two-day examination.
Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Financial Analyst Becoming a CFA means you have to obtain mastery of a rather complicated curriculum;
Chartered Financial Analyst at the same time you have to pass three separate exams,
Chartered Financial Analyst along with having work experience and bachelor’s degree.
Registered Investment Advisor
Registered Investment Advisor You will receive compensation in return for offering professional financial advice.
Registered Investment Advisor A registered investment advisor has to pass the Series 66 examination‌
Registered Investment Advisor as well as the Series 6 or 7 examinations.
Series 66 • The Uniform Combined State Law Examination • Intended for aspiring securities agents, investment advisors and representatives.
Series 6 • Investment Company Products/Variable Life Contracts Representative Examination
The purpose of taking and passing the exam is to become licensed in selling security products, specifically:
• mutual funds • unit investment trusts • variable annuities • closed-end funds
This is NOT for stockbrokers to take because the license does not include stock‌
direct participation programs, and corporate securities.
Series 7 • General Representative Examination • It is the required exam for stockbrokers.
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