Series 65 Investment Adviser Law ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The Series 65 (Series 65) exam has 130 scored + 10 pretest questions, a 180 minutes time limit, a 72% (94/130) passing score, and costs $187 USD. It covers Client Recommendations & Strategies, Laws, Regulations & Ethics, Investment Vehicle Characteristics, Economic Factors & Business Information. ExamCert has 600+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
Series 65 (Series 65) Study Materials
The Series 65, developed by NASAA and administered by FINRA, qualifies candidates as investment adviser representatives authorized to give investment advice for a fee. In 2026 it remains the standard credential for the growing fee-based, fiduciary advisory model, and unlike most FINRA exams it requires no firm sponsorship, making it the gateway to launching or joining a registered investment adviser.
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Series 65 (Series 65) Exam Domains
130 scored + 10 pretest questions in 180 minutes. Passing score: 72% (94/130). Exam fee: $187 USD. Format: Multiple choice.
Client Recommendations & Strategies
Client profiling, portfolio management styles, tax and retirement accounts, trading strategies, and performance measures.
Laws, Regulations & Ethics
State and federal securities acts, rules for advisers and broker-dealers, fiduciary duty, and prohibited practices.
Investment Vehicle Characteristics
Cash equivalents, fixed income, equities, pooled investments, derivatives, insurance products, and alternatives.
Economic Factors & Business Information
Economic concepts, financial reporting, quantitative and analytical methods, and types of risk.
Why Series 65?
The Series 65, developed by NASAA and administered by FINRA, qualifies candidates as investment adviser representatives authorized to give investment advice for a fee. A respected NASAA credential for Investment Adviser Representative, Registered Investment Adviser, Financial Planner.
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Target Audience
For individuals seeking to act as investment adviser representatives (IARs) who provide fee-based investment advice — financial planners, registered investment adviser staff, accountants, and attorneys who offer advisory services.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •No firm sponsorship required
- •No SIE corequisite or other exam prerequisites
- •Open enrollment via Form U10 (or U4 if firm-sponsored)
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice
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