Varsity Tutors is here to support your SIE goals by setting you up with excellent San Antonio SIE prep opportunities. The Securities Industry Essentials exam is taken by aspiring securities industry professionals. It assesses the skills considered to be foundational in this business. It is one of the first steps towards becoming registered with a FINRA member firm or do work in the securities business. It is important to do your best on the SIE so you can impress future employers. San Antonio SIE prep with an experienced teacher can help you to put your best foot forward and gain confidence in yourself.
What skills or topics can be covered in a San Antonio SIE prep course or with a private instructor?
The SIE is a one hour and 45 minute exam with 85 questions. Only 75 of these questions count towards your score. Unscored questions will not be marked, so you'll need to treat all questions as if they are equally important. To pass the SIE, you must receive a score of 75% or higher.
The exam is made up for four different sections, each evaluating different skills and knowledge: Knowledge of Capital Markets, Understanding Products and Their Risks, Overview of the Regulatory Framework, and Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities.
To prepare for the exam, your instructor can focus on any number of topics you're expected to have learned in a finance class when attending a college or university such as the University of Texas at San Antonio or St. Mary's University. SIE prep can be used to review types of markets, corporate actions, customer account registrations, orders and strategies, or employee conduct. You can also receive help in understanding such topics as reportable events, books, records, privacy requirements, or monetary vs fiscal policies. Whether you need to review all these topics or simply need a refresher on a couple of them, Varsity Tutors is here to help you pick the right San Antonio SIE prep option to suit your particular needs.
What are the benefits of different types of San Antonio SIE prep?
Varsity Tutors is happy to present two options to those hoping to properly prepare for the SIE. We can either register you for one of our online SIE classes or provide a connection to an exceptional private SIE instructor. Whichever option you elect to sign up for, you'll be able to prepare more thoroughly for the exam than you might be able to without help. Each option does, however, come with a different set of benefits. Let's take a closer look at them.
Signing up for an online San Antonio SIE prep class with Varsity Tutors allows you to access your courses from anywhere you can find a stable internet connection and a computer. The classes are held on a live educational platform that allows you to hear, observe, and speak with your instructor in a way that is similar to what you'd find in a traditional classroom. You'll be able to ask questions and receive replies during class, which can help you to understand the material more quickly. You'll also have the chance to communicate with your classmates. This will allow you to have educational discussions and work on group projects. These types of collaborative assignments can help students retain knowledge longer and can make your learning experience more interesting. The online class option is a great opportunity for students who enjoy the environment and structure of a normal classroom setting.
If you are a more independent learner who likes to have some control over your study sessions, you may want to sign up to work with a private San Antonio SIE tutor. Private instructors have the ability to get to know you and your tendencies. Your tutor can take the time to determine your strengths, weaknesses, learning style preferences, and your personal SIE goals. You will also have the luxury to work at your own pace, devoting extra time to the area you need the most help understanding.
You may also want to take advantage of both opportunities. Whichever option you choose, you can know you're in good hands with Varsity Tutors.
How do I sign up for San Antonio SIE prep lessons!
Whenever you're ready to take your SIE knowledge to the next level, you only need to call our educational consultants. We'll help you determine which option will work best for your instructional and scheduling needs. Call Varsity Tutors right now to get started with San Antonio SIE preparation today!
John: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...Pace University, where I also gained valuable experience tutoring my peers. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in Series 65, SIE, accounting, and corporate finance. My teaching philosophy is centered on making complex topics accessible through real-world applications and tailored lesson plans that accommodate individual learning styles. I believe in fostering a supportive environment that builds confidence, using practical examples and interactive exercises to ensure my students grasp foundational concepts. My background...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFA
- Series 65
- AACN - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- +19 subjects
Jennifer: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...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 for certification exams such as the SIE,...
Education & Certification
- Fort Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 87
- Series 65
- +18 subjects
Hal: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...was then a week-long Brokers Option Course at the Chicago Board of Options and followed that as the designated options trader for a firm. I have over twenty years of teaching experience at the college and university level in addition to having served as a national educator in investments for a Fortune 20 firm. My background includes having been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trust and Investment Advisor, Regulation 144...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 87
- CFP
- +171 subjects
Hajra: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...also have over 9 years of professional experience, holding various positions within the finance sector. In my professional setting I have helped and trained fellow colleagues to pass the different FINRA exams. I understand the pressure of learning the materials and then passing the exams in the allotted time frames given. I am passionate about helping people pass the professional exams and achieving their goals. I aim to be a resource to people, and letting...
Education & Certification
- American International College - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 86
- Series 82
- Series 63
- +9 subjects
Roman: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...Richmond, Virginia, I moved and began my career in finance in Charlotte, NC. During my time in the industry, I've taken many exams, including, the CFP, Series 7, Series 66 Series 63, SIE, Life Ins, Health Ins, and LTC Ins - And I've passed all of them on the first attempt. I've actually passed the Series 7 twice! I'm passionate about personal finance and love helping others understand the concepts needed to pass these exams....
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 65
- Series 63
- +60 subjects
Zachary: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...I work for a large firm in the industry and give investment advice to our high networth clients 1mm+ 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 to know to pass and skip out on...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 28
- Series 7
- +12 subjects
Krista: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...(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 study tips and tricks that I have...
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
- CFP
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +18 subjects
Michael: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...data to help them generate alpha with little tracking error risk. I have a Masters degree from Baruch in Finance. What I could help a Varsity Tutors client understand is futures, equities and options, commodities especially energy both paper and physical usage, pricing and use in a strategy either for profit or hedging. Also, technical and quantitative analysis such as understanding graphing and more advanced tools such as moving averages, stochastic and market profile. Also,...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 44 - NYSE Arca Options Market Maker Exam
- +14 subjects
David: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +16 subjects
DeSean: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
I'm passionate to help students, because I was a student once. During undergraduate, I tutored students in Statistics and College Algebra. I completed my undergraduate with a B.S.B.A. in Personal Financial Planning, a B.S.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Communication Studies. I do not like micromanagement, although I do believe a tutor and student should have a vested interest to benefit the student. In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my wife...
Education & Certification
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +14 subjects
Richard: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
I am an Investment Banker specializing in Healthcare and Manufacturing both for Capital Raises and Buy and Sell side.
Education & Certification
- Purdue University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- Indiana University - Master of Science, Public Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Insurance License
- +20 subjects
Daniel: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
I am a CPA with a background in teaching and tutoring. I can work with you on most finance, business, and accounting subjects. I help simplify the material and highlight the core lessons. I've been told it's very effective and helpful!
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Leadership
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- Series 4
- CLU - Chartered Life Underwriter
- +25 subjects
Sean: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...in the financial services industry. I have obtained my Life and Health, SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 licenses and am eager to share my tips and tricks to passing these exams with flying colors. When teaching I prefer to apply real world application of topics in order to gain a deeper understanding and truly gain knowledge around different subjects. My ultimate goal is to get my students to the end goal of passing their...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +2 subjects
Nancy: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. As a college economics major with an MBA, and as former investment banker with many years of experience there (now retired), I enjoy teaching finance, accounting, and econ as well as the various secrutities licensing tests. But my avocations are history and literature and I love teaching them as well--whether through assisting with regular school homework and test preparation, or through SAT/ACT prep, or through AP/SAT subject test...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 24
- Series 63
- Series 65
- +85 subjects
Karen: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...in business administration. In addition, I hold an English teaching certificate. Since I graduated, I've taught or coached in several areas. However, my primary focus has been on Series licensing. I help students with all licenses such as SIE, 6, 63, 7 65.66, 24 and many more. Many students struggle with the concepts of the SIE exam. I can break it down for you and relate it to something that makes sense for you.
Education & Certification
- Ashwood University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 99
- Series 10
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- +24 subjects
Brian: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...or as a personal interest I have tutored, mentored, and coached young and experienced adults in select academic topics, select professional exam pre test materials, soft skills, technical skill building, performance improvement, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about finance, FINRA exams, decision making, financial literacy, and leadership. I am a firm proponent of higher education as well as career connected training,...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Six Sigma
- Series 10
- +22 subjects
Dennis: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...(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, even if there will be no test...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 55
- Series 63
- Series 7
- +49 subjects
Raman: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...I have completed my Bachelors in Finance and have successfully passed the FINRA Series 7, Series 66, State Life & Health Insurance License, and the CFP Exam. Being a Financial Planner is no different than being an educator or a coach. My passion is to teach my clients on how build a robust financial plan, however my passion goes beyond that. At Varsity Tutors, my vision is to help you achieve your goal of successfully...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Rice University - Certificate, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- RICP - Retirement Income Certified Professional
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +25 subjects
Jacquelyn: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
...and a Business Leader in the community, mentoring, and coaching, I have assisted many others in accomplishing their educational goals. 1. Parenting my children at home on how to do well in class and on tests. 2. Advising employees on how to study to obtain professional licenses to achieve passing scores. It has been a great accomplishment for me. When your children graduate with Honors, and your student employees perform well to obtain professional licenses,...
Education & Certification
- University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Entrepreneurial Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 66
- +18 subjects
Robin: San Antonio SIE test prep instructor
Senior Associate in Equity Research | UCLA Economics/Finance Alumni To me, Finance is the intersection between art and science.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- CFA
- +10 subjects