If you're looking for quality St. Louis SIE prep, you're in the right place because Varsity Tutors is here to set you up with excellent prep options. The SIE, or Securities Industry Essentials exam, is the first step in registering with a FINRA member firm. After you take and pass the SIE, you must be associated with a member firm in order to take one of the Series qualification exams. If you're at a school such as the University of Missouri - St. Louis or Washington University in Saint Louis, St. Louis SIE prep can help you review the topics you've learned in your finance classes to prepare for the exam.
What are the various skills and topics I can review during St. Louis SIE prep?
The SIE is comprised of four different sections: Knowledge of Capital Markets; Understanding Products and Their Risks; Overview of the Regulatory Framework; and Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities. To pass your SIE, you must answer 70 percent or more of the questions correctly. There are 75 questions on the SIE and the exam lasts a little under two hours. There are also 10 unscored questions on the exam, but since you won't know which ones are scored or unscored, it's important to treat each question with the same consideration.
The list of topics and skills you should review for the SIE is fairly extensive, so working with an experienced prep instructor who knows the material you need to master can be helpful. With your prep instructor, you can review any topic, from types of markets or business economic factors to corporate actions and customer account registrations. These are concepts you'll not only need to know for the SIE, but also for your future securities career. This makes SIE prep a wise investment in your career.
What are the benefits of the different types of St. Louis SIE prep?
With Varsity Tutors, you have the option to benefit from two different types of SIE prep. You can either sign up to take an online SIE course or work with a private SIE coach. The benefits to be gained from either option can help you prepare for the SIE more completely. Let's take a closer look at both options.
When you sign up to take an online St. Louis SIE prep course, you'll be able to access your classes on a live, virtual platform. The platform allows you to observe your teacher just as you were in the same room. You'll also have opportunities to talk with your classmates during lessons and work on group projects together. For example, when reviewing employee conduct or prohibited activities, you can engage in discussions with your classmates to make sure you understand the specifics.
For those who prefer a less formal learning environment, a private St. Louis SIE tutor may be the right choice. A private instructor can take the time to get to know your goals, personality, preferred learning method, academic strengths, and which areas you need help in. With this information, your private teacher can create lesson plans to meet your specific learning needs. For example, if your instructor knows you are a visual learner, he or she might incorporate videos into your study sessions. With a private instructor, you also get to work at your own pace. If you're having a hard time understanding Direct Participation Programs (DPPs), you and your SIE teacher can devote as many sessions to working on it as necessary. Alternately, if you have already mastered DDPs, you can skip over this topic completely.
It can be worthwhile to take advantage of both options as well. Whichever option you select, you'll have an excellent resource as you work towards your SIE goals.
What do I need to do to get started in a St. Louis SIE prep class or with a private SIE instructor?
All you need to do to get started is call Varsity Tutors and speak to one of our educational consultants. When you call to sign up for an online class, you'll need to choose between a two-week and four-week class. New sessions begin each month so you can get started when you're ready. If you choose private instruction, we'll take the time to set you up with a tutor who can meet your scheduling requirements. We can have you connected to your teacher within 24 hours. What are you waiting for? If you're ready to get started with excellent St. Louis SIE preparation, call Varsity Tutors today!
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFP
- Series 66
- Series 65
- +24 subjects

Andrea: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...and a passion for helping others succeed. I hold a Master's Degree in Corporate Finance & Investments from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Missouri, and have developed a deep understanding of the principles of finance, accounting, economics, investment products, and business topics through 8 years of experience working in corporate finance. In addition to my professional experience, I have a proven track record of tutoring peers,...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 9
- Series 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +56 subjects

Kevin: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...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 improved confidence, grades...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- Washington University in St Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 79
- Series 66
- CPA
- +41 subjects

Edward: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...veteran of the Financial Services industry. I have been involved with advising and counseling both clients and advisors, and am passionate about helping others learn how financial markets work. I have passed the Series 6, 7, 24, 26, and 66 exams, and held the Massachusetts Life and Health insurance licenses. I coached basketball and football both at the youth and high school levels. I love music and am an active member of 2 bands.
Education & Certification
- Western New England University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Series 26
- Series 9
- +26 subjects

Eunpa: St. Louis 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 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- PSAT Mathematics
- +43 subjects

Johnathan: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...health care space, the right to prescribe for first responders, and health care reform for New Jersey State residents in 2010. A few years after that I graduated college and started a career in government with the Office of the Mayor of New York City. Here I demonstrated data driven change by working with the Office of Management and Budget to fine-tune procurement processes and spending for various programs. The following year, a position was...
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- Rider University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Police Science
- Fordham University - Master of Laws, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- UK A Level
- Graduate Test Prep
- Business
- +36 subjects

Michael: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...trading platform I was offered a position on an equity derivatives brokerage desk as a sales/trader for an inter-dealer broker. Here I acted like an extension of my clients trading desks executing delta neutral trades, risk reversals and many other strategies either on a held or not held basis. Held means I am given the price by the client to fill and not held means the order is at my discretion to pick the price....
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 44 - NYSE Arca Options Market Maker Exam
- Series 3
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +14 subjects

Paul: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...financial career. I've spent over three decades as a successful Financial Advisor. The multiple exams a student must pass can seem daunting. My goal is to add clarity and help students fully understand the necessary concepts and terminology. I have a Bachelors in religious studies. I've completed CLU / ChFC courses from American College and graduate studies in business at Wharton. I've always had a passion for helping others, in business, training, instructing and tutoring. I...
Education & Certification
- Cincinnati Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 9
- Series 86
- Series 79
- +17 subjects

Valentina: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...for the FINRA exams. I have been in the financial industry for over 20 years, and I am FINRA licensed in Series 7, Series 66, and of course, in SIE since it is a pre-requisite for Series 7. I have also been FINRA licensed in Series 63 and Series 65. The exams are very challenging, but there is nothing there that you will not be able to comprehend and nail from the first attempt. Therefore,...
Education & Certification
- Colorado Mesa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- +4 subjects

Vincent : St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...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 started!
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 7
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- +14 subjects

Isaiah: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. Currently, I am in my last semester of finishing up my Master's Degree in Mathematics. For four years I taught math in Montgomery Public School system (Montgomery, AL). The subjects ranged from pre-algebra to calculus. I taught grades 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th. During my last year of teaching high school, I began studying for FINRA Series 6 exam. I passed the series 6 exam in May of 2018. Two...
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 63
- Insurance License
- +29 subjects

Zachary: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...of a broker dealer. 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...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 65
- Series 63
- Series 66
- +12 subjects

John: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...in Computer Science and Economics from Yale and an MBA from NYU. I have my Series 7 and 57 and work as a proprietary trader on Wall Street. I'm passionate about financial markets, technology and economics. My philosophy towards education is one of efficiency. I believe that time management is the key to accomplishing your academic and professional goals. I'm here to help you not only learn but absorb the material into your skill set.
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 4
- Series 9
- Series 3
- +38 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 7
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- +6 subjects

Brendan Daniel : St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
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Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 52
- Series 28
- Series 66
- +62 subjects
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Economics, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- SAT Reading
- +16 subjects

Michael: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...a PhD in Finance from Capella University. Since earning my PhD in 2020, I have been instructing at three online universities, teaching finance, accounting, and emergency management. I am also a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor at a local airport where I teach ground school and flight to student pilots. I really like teaching in general, and enjoy when I can learn something and then pass it on to others. That is what brought...
Education & Certification
- Capella University - Doctor of Philosophy, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 3
- Series 7
- +16 subjects

Lonie: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...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 63
- +21 subjects
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 10
- Series 65
- +9 subjects

Joseph: St. Louis SIE test prep instructor
...an adult student while actively working and advancing my career in Financial and Investment Services. Having held several senior management, training, and business coaching positions has allowed me to develop a unique perspective and flexible tutoring style. While I tutor a range of subjects on business and financial topics, I am most passionate about FINRA and Insurance regulatory examinations. I am a firm proponent of continuing education throughout one's lifetime and in sharing knowledge with...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix - Associate in Science, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 4
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- +30 subjects