Professional Education
Professional Education
In our Professional Education section, we've sought advice from industry experts on how you can prepare for your upcoming test. If you're looking for a guide to financial certification exams, this is it!
Professional Education Article Archive

Creating A Career With Commodities
The Series 3 exam is your quickest way to diversifying sales and adding futures to your future.

Municipal Bond Tips For The Series 7 Exam
Learn to distinguish between general obligation and revenue bonds to ace this test.

CFA, MBA ... Or Both?
These certifications require time and money, but combined programs are making obtaining both more realistic.

Prepare For Your CFA Exams
Find out how to get yourself ready for these lengthy and often daunting exams.

Hotshots Needed For Commodity Trading Advisor Positions
If you can multi-task and enjoy a good challenge, this lucrative career could be a perfect fit.

Should You Head Back To Business School?
With job opportunities rising daily, find out if you need an MBA to stay competitive.

CPA, CFA Or CFP® - Pick Your Abbreviation Carefully
A couple of letters can mean a big difference. Find out which designation you need and how to get it.

CFP, CLU Or ChFC - Which Is Best?
The one you choose will depend on which areas of financial planning you want as your focus.

Series 63, Series 65 Or Series 66?
We'll help you clarify which exam you should take.

Keeping Up With Your Continuing Education
Professional maintenance can be a chore. Learn how to streamline the process.

Fiduciary Designations Enhance Planning Career
Attaining the AIF or AIFA could help both you and your clients enjoy a comfortable retirement.

So, You Want To Earn Your CFA?
Here are some pros and cons to consider before you take the charter plunge.

Pass Your CFA Exams The First Time
Become one of the elite who pass these exams by using these simple study methods.

Microsoft Excel Features For The Financially Literate
Swimming in a sea of numbers? Find out how to crunch them quickly!

Beware Of CFP Designation Maintenance
The workload doesn't end with your exam. Find out how to keep up your CFP credential.

Certified Senior Designations Under Scrutiny
Catering to seniors is big business, but state regulators could pull the plug.

What The Series 24 Exam Won't Teach You
Can you handle being the judge and jury in your firm?

The Key To CFP Exam Success
Up to 60 of the questions on this test are case studies. Are you up for the challenge?

Investigating The Securities Police
Learn the history of the NASD and how it protects investors.

Studying For The CFP Exam
Learn the tips and tricks of the trade before heading into this test.

Proven Techniques For Series 6 Success
Find six great tips to help you pass this test without stress.

Tips For Passing The Series 6 Exam
Find out what you can do during the test to make sure you get a passing score.

Solving Mixed Options Problems On The Series 7
Learn to ace the questions that involve both options contracts and stock positions.

Tips For Series 7 Options Questions
We'll show you how to ace the largest and most difficult section of this exam.

Succeeding At The Series 63 Exam
Your career as a securities agent begins with this test. We'll show you how to score high.


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