Thought I'd ask in case there was a clear path many juniors took to getting accredited as well as to open it up to folks that were curious.

From what I've discovered, it seems like the Series 65 exam is the best way to do it (don't need company sponsorship, takes 50-70hrs to study based on anecdotal online comments, ~70% pass rate) and helps one get accredited without the significant time hurdles of income growth and net worth of 1m+. Would you agree this is the best path?

Edit: Meant Series 65 and not 63. Updated above.

 
Most Helpful

The 63 is dead easy - takes like 2 days to study for, I bet you could even buy the textbook off one of the analysts on the banking side of the forum. 50 hours only if you have never studied or worked in finance

I forget if you need the SIE as well to sit the 63 or if that's just a FINRA thing (SIE is definitely more of a hassle). If you can just do the 63 that's your best path

 

Consequuntur quis et odit enim sit voluptas saepe. Ut officiis distinctio quibusdam enim omnis fugiat. At dolor quae neque commodi eos magni unde ut. Voluptate modi est eum facilis eum veniam quo ex.

Consequatur quia aut molestiae ipsa. Dolorem minima occaecati sunt perspiciatis. Dignissimos consectetur perspiciatis et nisi.

Inventore id atque at natus et fugiat dicta. In rerum et suscipit non ipsam omnis natus. Tempora nobis officia quam possimus eos et voluptatibus. Incidunt eos et accusamus ullam consequatur nisi dolores. Dolorem molestiae rerum possimus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.5%
  • Blackstone Group 99.0%
  • Warburg Pincus 98.4%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 97.9%
  • Bain Capital 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.5%
  • Blackstone Group 98.9%
  • KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) 98.4%
  • Ardian 97.9%
  • Bain Capital 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Private Equity

  • The Riverside Company 99.5%
  • Bain Capital 99.0%
  • Blackstone Group 98.4%
  • Warburg Pincus 97.9%
  • Starwood Capital Group 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Private Equity

  • Principal (9) $653
  • Director/MD (22) $569
  • Vice President (92) $362
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (91) $281
  • 2nd Year Associate (206) $268
  • 1st Year Associate (388) $229
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (29) $154
  • 2nd Year Analyst (83) $134
  • 1st Year Analyst (246) $122
  • Intern/Summer Associate (32) $82
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (315) $59
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”