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The Series 7 exam is your gateway to buying and selling a wide range of securities and offering investment advice. Passing this exam shows you have the skills and knowledge needed to work as a ...

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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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