FINRA Series 6 ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The Series 6 (Series 6) exam has 50 scored + 5 pretest questions, a 1 hour 30 minutes time limit, a 70% passing score, and costs $100 USD. It covers Provides Information & Makes Recommendations, Seeks Business from Customers, Opens & Evaluates Customer Accounts, Processes & Confirms Transactions. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
Series 6 (Series 6) Study Materials
The Series 6 is a representative-level FINRA license authorizing the holder to sell a limited set of packaged investment products — primarily mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance — but not individual stocks, bonds, or options. In 2026 it remains a popular entry point for bank and insurance employees thanks to its narrower scope versus the Series 7, paired with the SIE corequisite.
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Series 6 (Series 6) Exam Domains
50 scored + 5 pretest questions in 1 hour 30 minutes. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $100 USD. Format: Multiple choice.
Provides Information & Makes Recommendations
Communicate product features and risks for mutual funds, variable annuities, and UITs, and make suitable recommendations.
Seeks Business from Customers
Prospect and develop business through approved retail communications while informing customers about products and accounts.
Opens & Evaluates Customer Accounts
Gather customer profiles, establish account types, and meet suitability, KYC, and AML obligations.
Processes & Confirms Transactions
Confirm customer instructions and accurately enter, process, and confirm purchase and redemption transactions.
Why Series 6?
The Series 6 is a representative-level FINRA license authorizing the holder to sell a limited set of packaged investment products — primarily mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance — but not individual stocks, bonds, or options. A respected FINRA credential for Mutual Fund Sales Representative, Insurance-Licensed Financial Representative, Bank Registered Representative.
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Who Is the Series 6 Exam For?
Target Audience
For professionals at FINRA member firms who sell mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance, UITs, and municipal fund securities — the standard limited-scope license for bank- and insurance-affiliated representatives.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •Must pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam as a corequisite
- •Must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm (typically your employer)
- •The firm files Form U4 to register you
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice
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