Series 6 vs Series 7: Practice Options
Compare FINRA Series 6 and Series 7 scope and choose the right Finance Prep practice page.
Series 6 and Series 7 both sit in the representative stack, but Series 6 is narrower. Series 6 centers on investment companies and variable contracts, while Series 7 covers a broader general securities representative role.
Route comparison
| Route | Main purpose | Practice page | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 6 | Packaged products and variable contracts | Open practice page | Mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life, 529 plans, customer accounts, and transaction processing. |
| Series 7 | Broad general securities representative route | Open practice page | A wider set of products, recommendations, account types, orders, and securities transactions. |
How to choose
Use Series 6 practice if your role is limited to packaged products and variable contracts. Use Series 7 practice if the job requires broader securities recommendations and transaction coverage.
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