FINRA & CFP® coaching notes

A focused guide to the risk management and insurance planning concepts that appear most frequently on the CFP exam.

A proven framework for reading, analyzing, and answering CFP exam case study questions without getting overwhelmed by information.

A comprehensive review of the estate planning concepts the CFP exam tests, from basic documents to advanced trust strategies.

Compare the Series 66 against the 63 and 65 combo so you can choose the fastest route to registration.

A thorough review of the retirement distribution rules the CFP exam tests most heavily, including RMDs, Roth conversions, and withdrawal sequencing.

A focused four-week CFP® sprint that balances case study practice, retention, and life obligations.

A step-by-step guide to solving every TVM problem type on the CFP exam using the TI BA II Plus calculator.

Pinpoint the Series 7 question types that cost candidates the most points and learn how to tackle them.

A focused prep strategy for Series 7 holders moving into investment advisory, with tips for leveraging what you already know.

A focused two-week study plan that covers every tested topic on the Series 63 without wasted effort.

A focused, realistic three-week Series 6 strategy that covers the highest-priority content without wasted time.

How the Series 66 tests different client categories, their regulatory treatment, and how to match recommendations to each.

A week-by-week Series 7 study plan built around exam weighting, realistic study hours, and how to avoid burnout.

The specific FINRA conduct rules and ethical standards tested most frequently on the Series 6, with practical examples of each.

The most frequent errors SIE candidates make, and the specific fixes that will stop you from repeating them.

A complete guide to the penalties, remedies, and enforcement mechanisms the Series 63 tests under the Uniform Securities Act.

Everything you need to know about municipal bonds and how to calculate tax-equivalent yield for any investor profile.

Everything the Series 6 tests about 529 plans, from contribution rules to tax treatment and suitability scenarios.

The most common ethics scenario types on the Series 66 and a systematic approach to answering every one correctly.

A plain-language breakdown of how options work so you can answer SIE options questions without guessing.

A clear explanation of the fiduciary standard vs. the suitability standard and how each applies under state securities law.

A step-by-step breakdown of how margin accounts work and how to calculate every margin question the Series 7 throws at you.

The key portfolio math formulas tested on the Series 66, with worked examples and the intuition behind each calculation.

A clear guide to the regulatory bodies tested on the SIE and what each one actually oversees.

How variable annuities work, what the Series 6 tests about them, and how to answer every suitability question correctly.

A systematic approach to suitability questions that helps you match the right product to the right investor every time.

A clear guide to exempt securities and exempt transactions under the Uniform Securities Act, with practical examples of each.

A clear breakdown of how equity and debt securities work and how the SIE tests your knowledge of each.

A clear breakdown of mutual fund share classes, fee types, and how the Series 6 tests your knowledge of each.

A week-by-week SIE study plan that covers every tested domain without burnout.

A complete guide to investment adviser and IAR registration requirements as tested on the Series 66 exam.

The calculations, breakeven formulas, and profit/loss mechanics you need to answer every options question on the Series 7.

A section-by-section breakdown of the Uniform Securities Act and how each part appears on the Series 63 exam.