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Series 79 Last-Minute Review 2026: Reg D, Rule 144A & Underwriting Math (Cram)

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Taking the FINRA Series 79 tomorrow? This is the last-minute cram: Regulation D (506(b), 506(c), 504), Regulation A tiers, crowdfunding limits, Rule 144A and Rule 144, firm commitment vs best efforts, the green shoe, the registration timeline, and gross spread math, plus a practice question. Facts checked as of October 2026.

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Series 79 exam guide
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Chapters
0:00 The Cram Plan
0:27 Regulation D
1:18 Regulation A and Crowdfunding
1:40 Rule 144A and Rule 144
2:14 Types of Underwriting
2:45 Registration Timeline
3:16 The Spread
3:46 Test Yourself
4:14 Exam Day

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