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Series 65 Exam Explained: Investment Adviser Rep, 92 of 130 to Pass & How to Study

October 17, 2026 · 5 min

Chapters

  1. The Short Answer
  2. What the Series 65 Is
  3. The Format
  4. The Four Sections
  5. The Passing Score
  6. Cost and Signing Up
  7. Try a Question
  8. How to Study
  9. Your Turn

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The Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam in plain English: who it's for, the four NASAA sections (strategy and law are 60%), the 92-of-130 passing score, a bond duration practice question, and a study plan. Facts checked against NASAA and FINRA as of October 2026.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:39 What the Series 65 Is
1:15 The Format
1:41 The Four Sections
2:39 The Passing Score
2:56 Cost and Signing Up
3:17 Try a Question
3:51 How to Study
4:28 Your Turn

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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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