Series 65 Exam Prep — Syllabus, Practice Questions & Mock Exams

Series 65 is a state law and ethics exam with a stronger investment-adviser focus. This hub helps you build practical compliance instincts, then prove readiness with timed mock exams.

Series 65 at a glance

• Issuer: NASAA (state law)
• Format: multiple-choice
• Timing: 180 minutes
• Question count: 130
• Pacing target: ~80–85 seconds per question

What you’ll find in this hub

• Overview : what’s tested and how to prepare
• Study Plan : 30/60/90-day schedules
• Syllabus : learning objectives by topic
• Cheat sheet : high-yield definitions and rule triggers
• Practice : timed mock exams + drills in the interactive app
• Resources : official sources and outline references
• Updates : changes to this hub

Practice in FINRA Exam Prep (iOS / Android / Web)

• Web: /go/securities/web/
• iOS: /go/securities/ios-us/ (U.S.)
• Android: /go/securities/android-us/ (U.S.)

Not sure which state-law exam you need? Start with the U.S. roadmap: /securities/roadmaps/usa/ .

In this section

• NASAA Series 65 Cheat Sheet - Formulas, Investment Vehicles, and Adviser Rules
  Series 65 cheat sheet (NASAA): economics, products, portfolio strategy, taxes, retirement plans, and adviser law/ethics with key formulas, workflows, and quick diagrams.
• NASAA Series 65 Syllabus — Topic Weights & Learning Objectives
  NASAA Series 65 syllabus mapped to topic weights with clear learning objectives. Use it as a checklist and map practice questions to outcomes.
• Series 65 Exam Overview — What’s Tested and How to Prepare
  A practical overview of NASAA Series 65: what’s tested, how to study efficiently, and how to use the syllabus + mock exams to build speed.
• Series 65 FAQ — Common Questions
  Frequently asked questions about NASAA Series 65: what it covers, how to study, and how to use timed mocks and drills effectively.
• Series 65 Mock Exams & Practice Exam Questions | NASAA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam
  Series 65 mock exams and practice exam questions for NASAA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination. Timed practice sets and detailed explanations in the FINRA Exam Prep app (web, iOS, Android).
• Series 65 Resources — Official Links and References
  Official resources and references for NASAA Series 65 (state law). Use these alongside the syllabus and mock exams.
• Series 65 Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  30/60/90-day Series 65 study plans with a weekly loop: syllabus -> drills -> mixed review -> timed mock exams.
• Series 65 Updates — Changes to This Hub
  Changelog for the Series 65 hub: syllabus edits, practice mapping updates, and major content revisions.