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Series 7 and the Street of Dreams
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Prospective Analyst Question..help please!
Hey guys, quick question.. I am an undergraduate entering my senior year, and I plan on taking the CFA Exam I next June. What Series # should I be taking now if I want to be an analyst? I know I need the 86/87 so should I take the Series 7 and 66 now or is the Series 7 only required? If anyone has...
Getting sponsorship to take the Series 7 and Series 66
I am trying to take the Series 7 and 66 a year from now and have started studying. I have been looking for a FINRA firm to sponsor me, does anybody know which firms are easier to get sponsorship from? I am still in college and want to have this designation before I graduate or right around the time...
Does anyone know a good broker?
I am currently using Interactive brokers. Anyone know of anything better?
Need Advice TODAY!! question about series 7/ private equity
Hello fellow chimps! i'm quite new here and need some guidance. i currently hold my Series 7/66 in southern california and work for AXA Equitable. ive only been here a few months but i had never planned to stay long. today i interviewed at a private investment firm and the job looks extremely...
Average Salary for Stockbrokers
I'm interviewing for stockbroker positions and was wondering if anyone could talk about their successes as a stockbroker. Interested in some inspiring stories. Any tips would be appreciated as well. Thanks.
The Series 7
How much does it cost to take the Series 7 and do brokerage firms generally pay the cost or do stockbroker trainees have to pay out of pocket? Thanks.
Series 7 Question
Sorry if this is common knowledge but if you become an Analyst at an Investment Bank do you have to take your Series 7 ? If so, does it have to be within 90 days of starting? Do you also need the Series 63 if in NY? Thanks
Series 7 and 63 for Analyst Program
Hello, I am starting a full time Analyst position in NYC this summer at a BB Private Bank. I know that I will need to take the Series 7 and pass. When will I need to take the exam (ie. within a few months of my start date)? Can I take it before I start my position? Am I supposed to be "sponsored" or...
Expired Securities Licenses - Question for Experienced Monkeys
I wanted to get some feedback from experienced people who have seen this. Although you may not be on that side of the business (anything sales related or security product related), does anyone know what's the rule on this? Once your licenses expire and you have no intention of reviving them, do you...
PWM-> Banking-> VC
I have some questions about banking. I'm considering the industry because VC sounds like a potential career for me in the next ten years and I have heard that banking or consulting is the route prior to VC . Quick background: I work at a BB PWM firm in Los Angeles and have my Series 7 and am taking...
Series 7, Series 66 as Undergraduate
So I am an undergrad at a well known (not ivy league) business school majoring in Finance. This summer I received my Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. I was wondering if anyone knows how valuable this is as a resume booster. I understand that in 3 or 4 years, these licenses don't mean anything...
series 7 summary
If any one is taking the Series 7 this summer, you might find this useful. I condensed the first half of the empire stock broker institute book. If any one finds the first half useful, I'll post the second part some time next week. Also, for those who are taking the CFA ,I was wondering if you found...
jobs
I recently accepted an offer from a relatively young boutique AM firm a couple months ago, but today they told me I need to mail in a ck for 1,000$ to cover the costs of Series 7 , Series 66 and Series 6 exams and that it will be reimbursed after the three-month probationary period. Is it...
Series 7 - no longer need to take?
I have a ob at a prop desk that is merging with a hedge fund. I have been studying for the Series 7 and the guy at my prop desk told me that I no longer need to take the Series 7 because we are merging with the fund. I will still be doing the exact same job and trading intra day. Does anyone know...
Series 7-BAML
I am going to be starting as an IBD analyst at BAML this summer...Does anyone know if the bank makes its incoming analyst class take the Series 7 /63? I gather that some BBs require their incoming IBD analysts take the tests, while others do not I would like to know so I can get the prep books now...
Series Exams
Can someone please confirm how many attempts can one make at writing the series exam within the 120 days window?
Licenses?
What licenses are required for trading ? I know most banks will make you take the Series 7 when joining the firm. But, what about the series 63 and other licenses - are those required too?
Certifications and Series Exams
I'm working at a boutique IB and have both my series 7 and 63. Are there any other FINRA administered licenses worth getting? I would like to add something to my resume other then the CFA . Also, has anyone heard of getting your AVA (Accredited Valuation Analyst)? It is supposed to be easier and...
Series 7 during Summer Internship
I have an investment banking research internship this summer. Due to my living circumstances, I have a little over an hour commute each way on the bus. During this time, I was thinking of studying for the Series 7 /63. Would a firm sponsor me even if I am only a summer intern if I picked up the...
Can Hedge Fund "Hang" My series 7/63 licenses?
I am a sell-side trader for an IB . I am intereviewing for a trader job at a hedge fund. I am just wondering if a hedge fund can/will hang my current 7/63 license. I have heard conflicting info about that. Thanks for any clarity on this.
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