The Series 65 exam — the NASAA Investment Advisers Law Examination — is a North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) exam administered by FINRA.The exam consists of 130 scored questions and 10 unscored questions. Candidates have 180 minutes to complete the exam. In order for a candidate to pass the Series 65 exam, they must correctly answer at least 92 of the 130 scored
We selected the topics in this Report for their interest to the largest number of member firms; consequently, they may include areas that are not relevant to an individual member firm and omit other areas that are applicable.
FINRA advises each member firm to review the Report and consider incorporating relevant elements into its compliance program in a manner tailored to its activities. The
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Information for CandidatesEligibilityCandidate Information in FINDInformation UseAutomatically Opted OutFees for CandidatesContactsInformation for Broker-Dealer FirmsInformation for Candidates^ Back to topEligibility1. Am I automatically signed up for FIND?No, you must actively opt in to FIND.2. I did not opt in to FIND when I enrolled for the exam. Can I still opt in?Yes, you may still opt in
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CRD is typically available:Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. ETSaturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ETSunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ETScheduled exceptions to the system availability are provided below.Looking for information about unscheduled system outages and disruptions? Please visit the Systems Status page. July 2025DateStatusCommentNo outages
To ensure a fair, balanced, inclusive market where everyone can invest with confidence, we require individuals and firms who wish to conduct business with the investing public to achieve and maintain certification as members of FINRA. FINRA-certified brokers have registered and undergone stringent Qualification Exams and are required to complete ongoing Continuing Education (CE) programs each year to ensure industry standards and practices are maintained.
As a self-regulatory organization, information sharing is key to FINRA's pursuit of its mission of investor protection and market integrity, and no single resource is a better example of that than FINRA's Annual Regulatory Oversight Report. On this episode, we hear from four leaders within FINRA's Member Supervision department to discuss highlights from the 2024 report.
Connecting Individuals with Opportunities in the Financial Services IndustryThe Financial Industry Networking Directory (FIND)™ is a complementary FINRA subscription service designed to connect individuals who are enrolled to take the Security Industry Essentials® (SIE®) exam with firms that are recruiting for employment and internship opportunities.Subscribed firms can leverage the data found in
