Series 79 Exam — Mock Exams & Practice Tests
Prepare for the FINRA Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative) with a blueprint-aligned syllabus, a valuation-focused cheat sheet, authoritative resources, and exam-style practice.
The Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative Qualification Exam) is a representative-level FINRA exam focused on investment banking work: collecting and analyzing data, supporting underwriting/new financing transactions, and advising on M&A, tender offers, and restructurings.
Key points:
- Sponsorship required: you must be associated with a FINRA member firm (or other applicable SRO member firm) to sit for Series 79.
- Corequisite: you must pass SIE + Series 79 to obtain the Investment Banking registration.
Use this hub as your study flow:
- Overview
: exam format, timing, score, and what’s tested
- Syllabus
: blueprint → functions → learning objectives (practice links included)
- Cheatsheet
: valuation toolkit, deal workflows, and high-yield traps
- Practice
: timed mocks + targeted drills
- FAQ
: eligibility, SIE relationship, scope (what Series 79 does/doesn’t cover)
- Resources
: official FINRA links and the content outline PDF
- Updates
: content changes and syllabus mapping updates
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