Series 6 Exam
This exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (previously the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)). Upon successful completion of the Series 6, an individual will have the qualifications needed to sell mutual funds and variable annuities.
Exam Information
Time Limit: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Number of Questions: 100 questions
Passing Score: 70%
Format: Multiple Choice
Examination Fee: $75 US as of July 2007. Note that this is the examination enrollment fee ONLY--other fees may also apply. Please visit the FINRA Registration/Exam Fee Schedule for more information.
Prerequisites: You must be sponsored by a financial company who is a member of FINRA, or a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO).
Corequisites: N/A
Exam Date(s): Any weekday
Exam Locations: Find your U.S. or international exam center here
Official Exam Website: http://www.finra.org
Additional Exam Details

- For an in-depth breakdown of the above topics, refer to the PDF study outline provided by the FINRA here

Terms to Know Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it possible to take the Series 6 exam without being sponsored? View Answer
2. What activities can an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative perform? View Answer
3. I failed the Series 6 exam. How long must I wait before I can re-take it? View Answer

Frequently Asked Questions

If an individual becomes a policyholder of a variable life insurance policy and is uncertain whether this is the appropriate instrument for him and his family; within what period of time must the insurance company allow him to exchange the variable policy for a traditional whole life policy without additional evidence of insurability?

a) 9 months
b) 2 years
c) 90 days
d) 18 months

Answer

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