Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam

About this certification

The Series 6 Exam: Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Qualification Examination are designed for an entry-level representative to work as an investment company along with variable contracts products representative.

A Series 6 certified professional is qualified for the solicitation, sale/purchase of Mutual funds, Variable annuities, Variable life insurance, Unit Investment Trusts (UITs), Municipal fund securities, etc.

Benefits

1. High Potential:

Once a candidate in a financial planning role decides to get a Series 6 license, they focus on growth and the unmatched skills needed for the sale or purchase of a key life insurance product i.e. variable annuities.

1. Greater Client Satisfaction:

If a candidate does not own a Series 6 license, they limit themselves in terms of the services that are provided by licensed financial advisors and planners. This leads to lower client satisfaction due to a limited approach towards providing financial counsel.

Who Should Apply for Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam?

The Series 6 exam measures the competency of the candidate to perform the duties of an investment company.

In order to apply for the exam, they must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm or other applicable Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) member firm. 

Exam details

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is a co-requisite to the Series 6 exam for earning the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products registration.

• Number of questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Exam Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Passing Score: 70

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