The Series 63 exam is not a requirement for those who work at a registered investment advisor (RIA) firm. But it might be of interest if you plan to sell securities products through a broker-dealer.

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If you’re planning to take the Series 63 exam, you’re probably wondering just how challenging it really is. Designed for securities agents and broker-dealer representatives, this state-level test ...

To pass the Series 63 exam, you’ll have to get a 72% score, which translates to 43 of the 60 questions answered correctly. With longer exams, you have a little more wiggle room, but the shorter nature ...