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Series 65 vs Series 66

Series 65 is for investment adviser representative qualification. Series 66 combines investment adviser representative and securities-agent state law content, and FINRA lists Series 7 as a corequisite for Series 66.

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Series 65 is for investment adviser representative qualification. Series 66 combines investment adviser representative and securities-agent state law content, and FINRA lists Series 7 as a corequisite for Series 66.

Field Series 65 Series 66
Official name Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam Uniform Combined State Law Exam
Administrator NASAA NASAA
Questions 130 scored + 10 unscored 100 scored + 10 unscored
Duration 180 minutes 150 minutes
Passing score 92 of 130 scored questions 73 of 100 scored questions
Corequisite None SIE + Series 7
Cost $187 $177

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The Series 65 is NASAA's investment adviser representative law exam, administered by FINRA. FINRA lists 130 scored questions, 10 unscored questions, 180 minutes, a passing score of 92 out of 130, and a $187 cost.

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The Series 66 combines state securities agent and investment adviser representative content. FINRA lists 100 scored questions, 10 unscored questions, 150 minutes, a passing score of 73 out of 100, a $177 cost, and SIE plus Series 7 as corequisites.

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