If your Pittsburgh SIE preparation could use a boost, 大象传媒 can set you up with two excellent services to help you reach for your full academic and professional potential. First, we can enroll you in a Pittsburgh SIE prep course where you can study under the tutelage of an expert instructor in a structured learning environment. Alternatively, we can find you a private Pittsburgh SIE tutor who can help you study for the exam at your own pace. Both are powerful options, and many students opt for both of them in order to feel as prepared as possible on exam day.
The Securities Industry Essentials Exam, or SIE, acts as an individual's introduction to the concepts fundamental to working in the securities industry. FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) requires the test to earn any trading license, but the SIE alone does not qualify you for a position in the securities industry. Instead, you must combine it with a more specialized qualification test such as the Series 7 or Series 52 in order to begin trading. While you need an affiliation with a FINRA member firm to take a qualification exam, the SIE is open to any adult. As a result, college students at institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University may take it to prove their commitment to potential employers.
What can I review during my Pittsburgh SIE prep?
The SIE is a multiple-choice test with 75 questions. You have a total of an hour and 45 minutes to answer all of the questions, and you must score at least 70 percent in order to pass. Some of the topics covered on the test include different types of markets, equity securities, debt instruments, REITs, and customer account registrations. You can also expect to cover ethical issues such as prohibited activities, employee conduct, and reportable events.
The hardest part of many FINRA tests isn't the material covered but the way the exam is worded. You might want to take practice tests during your test prep to familiarize yourself with how the exam approaches certain concepts. In fact, your instructor can even point out some of the test's favorite tricks so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
What are some of the advantages provided by each of the Pittsburgh SIE prep options available to me?
As noted above, 大象传媒 can either enroll you in a Pittsburgh SIE prep class or find you an academic mentor. If you choose to take a class, you'll meet with a passionate teacher and a group of dedicated classmates on our proprietary Live Learning Platform. Each teacher is thoroughly vetted, so you can count on receiving up-to-date information on the SIE while you study. Our Live Learning Platform also allows you to interact with your instructor in real time, so asking for clarification is as easy as it would be in a traditional classroom.
Our exclusive platform also supports peer-to-peer interactions, allowing you to see and hear your classmates during your class sessions. Many students find that it's easier to understand difficult concepts in a collaborative learning environment than trying to study on your own. For instance, another student's interpretation of anti-money laundering procedures may be the viewpoint you need to comprehend the subject. Studying in a group also gives you more value for your money, as you get all of the benefits of working with an expert instructor at a fraction of the cost.
If you'd prefer to study in a private learning environment, we can match you with a private instructor who you can meet with either online or in-person. If you choose digital study sessions, you'll take advantage of our Live Learning Platform's virtual whiteboard and video chat features to get a face-to-face study experience anywhere with a stable internet connection. If you're more old-fashioned, you can meet your instructor in-person whenever and wherever works for you.
Your instructor can design sessions around your unique needs to improve your study efficiency. If you're a kinesthetic learner, your instructor may provide sample clients so you can practice your bookkeeping skills. If you're a visual learner, an illustrated checklist of what to do may be more beneficial for you.
How do I sign up for formal Pittsburgh SIE prep?
Just use the contact information provided below to speak with a knowledgeable educational consultant who can walk you through how to sign up for the Pittsburgh SIE prep option of your choosing. 大象传媒 would also be happy to answer any questions you might have about any of our services, so reach out to us today to take your test prep to a new level!

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Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 57
- Series 65
- Series 10
- +42 subjects

Johnathan: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
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- Rider University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Police Science
- Fordham University - Master of Laws, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Social Sciences
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- GRE
- +36 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFP
- Series 6
- CPA
- +24 subjects

Kevin: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...and inventive Patent Holder with the US Patent Office, I know that learning is a great investment. My passion for teaching comes from a life long passion for learning. Im a Masters Degree graduate of Washington University in St. Louis (Olin School of Business: Finance emphasis) and also received my Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Truman State University. Both students and parents say that I help students succeed and realize their own potential with...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CPA
- Series 79
- Series 6
- +41 subjects

Mary: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...the Chicago-based pioneer of options trading and risk management becoming a floor member of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange trading single stock options and futures. My training began in the trading pit, side by side senior traders for whom I would be responsible for tracking delta positions, hedging trades, communicating with the partners, and learning options theory to prepare for a three-week intensive in house options course in Chicago with a peer group. We were close-knit,...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 42
- CAIA Level I
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +109 subjects
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Economics, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- ACT Writing
- +16 subjects

Victoria: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...I am a Certified Financial Planner. I also have several industry licenses; series 7, 66, 51, 24, and 2-15. I am passionate about personal financial literacy and have previously taught financial literacy classes to high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for complex exams, we always seem to have the most success...
Education & Certification
- University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 51
- Series 23
- +35 subjects

Lonie: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...teach as a primary source of income; I teach because I enjoy helping others enough to do it in my spare time. People don't care what you know until they know that you care. I'm supposed to write something here about my own achievements. I have an impressive resume by most peoples' standards. But my achievements don't amount to anything unless they translate into helping YOU pass your exam. Let's just leave it at that.
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, German
- West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
- Xavier University - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Insurance License
- Series 6
- +21 subjects

Vincent : Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...am a Financial Advisor, MBA Graduate, and Lifelong Learner. I have successfully taken and passed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), the General Securities Representative (Series 7), the Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63), and the Uniform Investment Advisor Law (Series 65) examinations. Due to my experience in financial services, I will be able to incorporate real-world examples into my sessions in order to help students grasp and understand the material at hand. Let's get...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
- Georgian Court University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +14 subjects

Jahlen: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- +1 subjects

Krista: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...a BS (Penn State University) & MBA (Capella University). I currently licensed with the state of NJ for Life/Health Insurance. I am registered with FINRA (Series 7 & 66). I also hold a Certified Financial Planner designation. I help candidates studying for their Life/Health, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 66 (63/65), and CFP designations. I am eager to pass on various tips and tricks I have learned for the various exams. I have various...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Capella University - Masters in Business Administration, Project Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- +18 subjects

Eunpa: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
Business analyst with five years of tutoring and significant corporate strategy experience. Applied BA in math at top ten research university to financial modeling, ROI analyses, marketing, academic research, technology, and higher education.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- PSAT
- +43 subjects

Aaron: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...I earned a B.S.B.A. degree Summa Cum Laude in finance and minored in economics. I hold over 2 years of experience working in investment banking and private equity. During college, I was a teaching assistant for courses covering investment banking, political economy and macro- and microeconomics, the last of which I also led study groups for. I was further nominated by my professors to lead study groups in statistics and intermediate mathematical microeconomics. I have...
Education & Certification
- Bucknell University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 79
- Productivity
- +31 subjects

Scot: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...received my degree in Marketing in 2010 and became a licensed financial advisor in June of 2011. In February of 2017, I co-founded my financial planning firm, Providers & Families Wealth Management, with my wife, Lindsey; and in December of that year, I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. The most influential teachers in my life provided an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and I strongly believe that these are very important characteristics of an impactful...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 4
- Series 79
- CFP
- +12 subjects

Jennifer: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...with a specialization in finance and business analytics. I have taught natural science in higher education for more than 8 years. Before that, I tutored chemistry and algebra to my peers in undergrad as well as high school students who were preparing for SAT. Most recently, I obtained the SIE, series 7, and series 66 licenses. While I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am more interested in helping students/clients prepare...
Education & Certification
- Fort Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 87
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +18 subjects

Zachary: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...and an agent of a broker dealer. I work for a large firm in the industry and give investment advice to our high networth clients between 250k-5MM in assets. I passed the SIE and Series 65 will I was still in college and was put through a TD Ameritrade's training program to pass the Series 7 and Series 63 Licenses. The program I have learned is designed specifically to teach you the information you need...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +12 subjects

Kyle: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
I have a passion for financial and capital markets and love to teach and educate others. I have worked my entire professional career in financial services utilizing series exam information on a daily basis. I have a Masters of Finance from the University of Notre Dame and work as a investment analyst at a private investment firm. Open to giving career mentorship as well!
Education & Certification
- Texas am - Bachelor of Science, Business and Managerial Economics
- University of Notre Dame - Current Grad Student, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 65
- Series 63
- +11 subjects
Education & Certification
- Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- Indiana University - Master of Science, Public Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- Series 24
- +20 subjects

Myles: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...my career in banking to pursue my love for finance. My professional journey in banking, investments, and business ownership, has led me to acquire the Series 7, 65, 63, SIE, and Life Insurance licenses. In addition, I am a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Certified Financial Planner. Because of the study habits I was taught, I was able to pass all exams on my first attempt and in a relatively short time frame. I hope...
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 65
- Series 6
- +4 subjects

Dennis: Pittsburgh SIE test prep instructor
...advanced managerial accounting, finance, investments, FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7 and 24). Practitioner and teacher, bonds and stock, trader, analyst and writer. I started at the NY brokerage firm Bear Stearns at 17 years old and earned some licenses along the way (7, 63, 55 and 24 supervisory principal). Life is easiest when armed with a variety of skill sets. So learn a little of everything but specialize in something that you feel like learning,...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 24
- +49 subjects