Series 65 Without Series 7: Practice Options
Review the stand-alone Series 65 practice page for adviser-law candidates who are not using Series 7.
Series 65 is often searched by candidates who are not taking Series 7. It is the stand-alone NASAA investment adviser representative route, so the practice emphasis is adviser law, fiduciary conduct, client recommendations, and investment vehicles.
Route comparison
| Route | Main purpose | Practice page | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Stand-alone investment adviser representative route | Open practice page | Client recommendations, investment vehicles, economic factors, laws, regulations, and ethics. |
| Series 66 | Combined route usually paired with Series 7 | Open practice page | A different state-law route for candidates whose registration path includes Series 7. |
How to choose
If your path does not include Series 7, start with Series 65 practice. If you are already on a Series 7 path, confirm whether Series 66 is the intended state-law route before splitting study time.
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