Author: Travis Wendt
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What is the FINRA Series 26? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers who have built successful careers selling packaged investment products like mutual funds and variable annuities, the FINRA Series 26 license represents a natural step into supervisory and management roles. The Series 26—known as the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal qualification—enables you to…
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What is the FINRA Series 24? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers who have built successful careers in financial services and are ready to take on broader leadership responsibilities, the FINRA Series 24 license represents the pinnacle of principal-level qualifications. Unlike the Series 9/10 which focuses on sales supervision, the Series 24—known as the General Securities…
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What is the FINRA Series 9/10? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers who have built successful careers as financial advisors or stockbrokers, the next logical step in your professional development may be moving into management and supervisory roles. The FINRA Series 9 and Series 10 licenses—collectively known as the General Securities Sales Supervisor qualification—represent the gateway…
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What is the FINRA Series 65? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers exploring civilian careers in financial services, the FINRA Series 65 license represents a unique and powerful credential. Unlike licenses that authorize you to sell securities products, the Series 65 qualifies you to provide fee-based investment advice as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR)—a role that…
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What is the FINRA Series 63? As you transition from military service to a civilian career in financial services, you’ll encounter a licensing landscape that can seem complex at first glance. Among the various credentials you’ll need, the Series 63 license stands out as an essential requirement for conducting securities business in most U.S. states.…
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What is the FINRA Series 6? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers exploring civilian career opportunities, the financial services industry offers accessible entry points that align well with military skills and experience. One of the most practical credentials for entering this field is the FINRA Series 6 license, which allows you to sell packaged investment products…
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What is the FINRA Series 66? As you transition from military service to civilian life, finding a career path that leverages your unique skills while offering stability and growth potential is crucial. The financial services industry continues to be one of the most promising fields for veterans, and the FINRA Series 66 license represents an…
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What is the FINRA Series 7? For veterans and transitioning servicemembers exploring career opportunities in the civilian sector, the financial services industry offers a wealth of possibilities that align remarkably well with military skills and experience. One of the most important credentials in this field is the FINRA Series 7 license, which assesses the competency…
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What is the SIE? If you’re transitioning from military service to civilian life and considering a career in finance, you’ve probably heard about the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam. Think of the SIE as your “basic training” for the securities industry—it’s the foundation you need before moving on to more specialized roles. What is the…
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Most Agents and Advisors are 1099’d 1099 vs W2…The careers we’re focused on here at Veteran Licensing are most commonly entrepreneurial opportunities with a 1099 Independent Contractor relationship rather than a W2’d employee relationship. For example, an Insurance professional will build their own insurance operation as an agent for a well known brand. Why Entrepreneurs…