Has anyone taken the Series 7 exam?

[chrisjor]

Do you have to be sponsored or can you just sign up and take the exam? Does it change by state? Where can I get info. on taking the exam(s)?

 

[nihil]

My father has taken the series 7 exam. I'm not sure what's entailed, i would ask him but he is currently sleeping. =\

 

[AaronP]

I believe you have to be employer sponsored.

 

[chrisjor]

dood....quick, go wake him up!!! Just kidding, any info would be appreciated. Does he/did he work for Brokerage at the time?


Makes you wonder why they call it a brokerage?:Q

 

[PlatinumGold]

i took it and passed it about 15 yrs ago. then you had to be sponsored.

I haven't had much interest in the field in years so i couldn't tell you what the rule is now.

 

[nihil]

Originally posted by: chrisjor
dood....quick, go wake him up!!! Just kidding, any info would be appreciated. Does he/did he work for Brokerage at the time?


Makes you wonder why they call it a brokerage?:Q

No, i don't believe that he worked for a brokerage at that time. He's been self-employed for quite a while now. I will ask him tomorrow if you don't get an answer by then.

 

[chrisjor]

that is what I was afraid of. I was informed that you go to a Sylvan Learning Center and take a 250 question multiple choice computerized exam. I am self motivated and have learned alot on my own... I spent a lot of money on books/study guides. I guess I will just have to feel self fulfilled. I am not interested (nor qualified) to work in the field.

 

[chrisjor]

thanks Nihil, I would still be interested in what he says. I live in Ohio if that makes a difference.

 

[nihil]

No problem. I wil ask him first thing in the morning.

 

[linuxboy]

Hi,

In order to take the Series 7 or 6 exam, you do need to be sponsored by a broker-dealer (unlike the 6x state series ). However, most states have provisions where you can be sponsored by the securities division of the state and thus take it and be a registered rep with the NASD without formal affiliation.

please look here

http://www.securities.state.oh.us/

and here
http://www.nasdr.com/5200.asp

if you are motivated, approach some local broker-dealers and develop a relationship and call the good people in Columbus to check up on the details.


all the people here are right, you need sponsorship for both the 6 and 7.

Cheers !

 

[chrisjor]

thanks Linuxboy......


when does one become Linux Man!!!!!!

Have fun and thanks for the info.....Ohio.gov was extremelty confusing on the rules!!