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FINRA Unscripted is the voice of the nation’s largest non-government securities regulator. We bring together FINRA leaders to discuss existing and emerging regulatory topics that impact the broker-dealer industry. We share best practices for compliance officers, insights into the operations of a 3,500 person self-regulated organization and educational tools and information for investors. Every investor in America relies on one thing: fair financial markets. That is what FINRA works every day ...
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Taking a FINRA exam like the SIE Exam or Series 7? Achievable’s expert FINRA author Brandon Rith talks studying strategy, game-day approach, and application advice for that job or university you’re applying to afterwards. Brandon Rith has 16 years of experience as a licensing facilitator and director at Fidelity Investments. He is an 8X Fidelity Excellent In Action Award Winner for Licensing Facilitation. Achievable is a modern test prep platform for the GRE, FINRA exams, USMLE Step 1, AMC e ...
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Gen X is often called the Forgotten Generation given how often they’re overlooked in favor of conversation around boomers, millennials or now even Gen Z. But not today. On this episode, Gen X is the one in the spotlight as we sit down Gary Mottola, research director with the FINRA Foundation, Ritta McLaughlin, director of community outreach with FI…
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Why do we engage with scammers? What makes one person more likely to engage than the next? Of those that engage, what makes someone more likely to lose money? These are important questions to ask – and find the answers to – both as consumers and as an industry with an interest in disrupting the cycle of financial fraud. On this episode, we hear fro…
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The number of highly sophisticated crypto scams is growing, with Americans losing an estimated $5.6 billion to crypto-related scams in 2023, according to the FBI, a 45 percent jump from the prior year. And often crypto fraud is tied in with romance scams, with criminals targeting victims through texts, dating sites, social media, networking channel…
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Ken Finnen interacts with hundreds of FINRA test takers per month, so he has a good sense of what's tripping people up. In this episode, Ken shares his insights into what question types, rules and regulations, and suitability questions are confusing people on the FINRA and NASAA exams, and how to beat them. Achievable is a modern test prep platform…
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Last week, FINRA CEO Robert Cook spoke to an audience of regulators, academics, law enforcement agencies, advocacy groups and financial firms at a conference hosted by the FINRA Foundation to underscore the importance of working together to disrupt the cycle of fraud. He highlighted specific areas for further coordination and announced that FINRA w…
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The biggest change to FINRA and NASAA exams this year is that settlement dates moved from T+2 to T+1. But what does that mean? In this episode, Ken Finnen, a longtime veteran of the finance industry and FINRA tutor for decades, walks you through what settlement dates are, why this change was made, what it means for the industry, and how to get thes…
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FINRA’s Examinations team carries out one of FINRA’s core functions in the examination of FINRA member firms. In an effort to continuously improve the program, the team has undertaken changes to create efficiencies before, during and after the exam process. On this episode, Michael Solomon, executive vice president of Examinations and the Membershi…
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FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) team serves as the first point of contact for firms looking to enter the broker-dealer industry. It works both to protect investors by ensuring would-be member firms meet FINRA standards of admission, and to help new and existing firms grow and evolve, ensuring a vibrant market for all. On this episode, …
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Last summer, we introduced listeners to FINRA’ Crypto Hub and enterprise-wide strategy for keeping up with the evolving crypto asset regulatory landscape. A year later, this remains an important area of focus for investors, the industry and FINRA. On this episode, Jamie Udinson, senior director of the Cyber and Analytics Unit, Michael Yuan, a direc…
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FINRA's Financial Intelligence Unit acts as a nerve center for information on emerging threats impacting the financial industry with the aim of providing actionable intelligence to firms, other regulators and law-enforcement to keep investors safe. On this episode, Blake Snyder, senior director of FIU, joins us to share how the group has grown and …
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Financial social media influencers—or finfluencers—are growing in popularity as a cheap way to reach a new generation of investors. But using these individuals to promote a firm its products or services comes with risks, as revealed by the results of a recent targeted review of FINRA member firm practices in the space. On this episode, Ira Gluck, s…
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Covered puts are an option income strategy that is important for traders. These strategies can be tested on the FINRA SIE and Series 4, 7, and 9 exams, as well as on NASAA's Series 65 and 66 exams. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https://achievable.me.…
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In late May, certain amendments to FINRA's margin rule, Rule 4210, went into effect to address a significant source of potential systemic risk and risk to FINRA member firms. The amendments introduced specific margin requirements related to covered agency transactions. On this episode, we talk to David Aman, senior advisor, and James Barry, directo…
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In this podcast, we cover the concept of minimum maintenance in margin accounts. Then we walk you through a practice question that could look similar to an actual test question. Margin accounts can be tested on FINRA's SIE, Series 7, 9, and 10 exams, plus NASAA's Series 65 and 66 exams. This is one of many videos available on the Achievable platfor…
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In this podcast, we walk through calculating equity in margin accounts and utilizing both long and short equity formulas. Then we work through a practice question that could look similar to an actual test question. Margin accounts are testable on the FINRA Series 7, 9, and 10 exams, as well as the NASAA Series 65 and 66 exams. Achievable has course…
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Protecting investors from harm is a top FINRA priority. And when it comes to specific individuals who may pose a risk, FINRA's High Risk Representative (HRR) Program is on the case. On this episode, Brooks Brown, Senior Director, and Eric Hebert and John Salerno, Investigative Directors, from the HRR unit join us to explain how they identify and mo…
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In this podcast, we discuss the tax implications of options transactions and work through a practice question for the FINRA Series 7 exam on the topic. Taxes on options can be tested on the FINRA Series 4, 7, and 9 exams. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at…
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In this podcast, we walk you through an option hedging strategy that allows you to short stock while capping your downside: short stock and a long call. Options hedging strategies are useful in the real world and also a tested concept on the the FINRA SIE and Series 4, 7, and 9 exams, plus on NASAA's Series 65 and 66 exams. Achievable has courses w…
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Every day, FINRA's Insider Trading Detection Program uses sophisticated technology and analytics to monitor 100% of trading in stocks, options and bonds for potentially suspicious activity around material news events, resulting in hundreds of referrals to the SEC and law enforcement every year. On this episode, we hear from Sam Draddy, a Senior Vic…
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This podcast is a complete overview of naming option spreads. After going through them with you, we then walk you through a practice question that could be similar to an actual FINRA test question on this topic. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https://a…
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We discuss short straddle options strategies, their risk & return profile, and how investors utilize them. Additionally, we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual test question on this topic. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https…
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Senior investor protection has long been a priority for FINRA, and the Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team (VAST) is at the forefront of FINRA's efforts in this space. On this episode, we hear from Brooke Hickman, Director of the Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Investigative Team, Mike Paskin, a manager with VAST Investigations, and Liz Yoka, a manage…
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We discuss long straddle options strategies, their risk & return profile, and how investors utilize them. Additionally, we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual test question on this topic. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https:…
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In this podcast, Brandon explains sell stop limit orders and how investors utilize them in the secondary market to make transactions. Then we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual FINRA or NASAA test question on sell stop limit orders. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, …
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On May 28th, U.S. markets are moving to a one-day settlement cycle, familiarly known as T+1. This move, which returns the settlement time frame back to a point at which it last stood a century ago, will have wide ranging impacts for firms, investors and regulators. On this episode, we hear from James Barry, Director of Credit Regulation with FINRA'…
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In this podcast, Brandon explains buy stop limit orders and how investors utilize them in the secondary market. Then we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual FINRA or NASAA test question on buy stop limit orders. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our cou…
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In this podcast, Brandon walks you through sell stop orders and how investors utilize them in the secondary market. Then we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual FINRA or NASAA test question on sell stop orders. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our cour…
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These days, it's not a matter of if, but when, when it comes to cybersecurity incidents, which is why it's essential for all firms to ensure they're prepared for the inevitable. On this episode, we're catching up with Bryan Smith, the new senior vice president of FINRA’s Complex Investigations and Intelligence (CII) team and Brita Bayatmakou, vice …
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In this podcast, Brandon goes over buy stop orders and how investors use them in the secondary market. Then we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual FINRA or NASAA question on buy stop orders. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at htt…
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In this podcast, Brandon goes over how sell limit orders work and how investors use them in the secondary market. He then goes over a practice question for the sell limit orders that resembles sell limit order questions on FINRA and NASAA exams. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try…
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U.S. financial markets today are not what they were ten years ago, five years ago, or even just a couple of years ago. Over the years, FINRA's Market Regulation and Transparency Services (MRTS) team successfully grew and evolved to meet the changing demands of the markets they oversaw. But recently, the group took time to ask, how would we build th…
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In this podcast, Brandon goes over how buy limit orders work and how investors use them in the secondary market. He then goes over a practice question for the buy limit orders that resembles buy limit order questions on FINRA and NASAA exams. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try ou…
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We walk you through understanding market orders and how to utilize them in the secondary market. Then, we go over an Achievable practice question on the topic so you're prepared for your exam. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https://achievable.me.…
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) are taking the world by storm, presenting numerous opportunities to create business efficiencies. While the new technologies offer many potential benefits to firms, regulators and investors, they also introduce unique risks. On this episode, we hear from Brad Ahrens, senior vic…
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In this podcast, Brandon shares how to calculate bid & ask spreads, which are generally published by market makers and securities dealers. Then, he goes over an Achievable practice question together with you to ensure you understand the concepts you've learned. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63,…
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We discuss cash dividends paid on common stock investments and related dates. Additionally, we analyze a practice question that could be similar to an actual test question on this topic. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https://achievable.me.…
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The FINRA Investor Education Foundation has released a new report, Investors of Color in the United States, examining the behavior and attitudes of investors of color based on data from the FINRA Foundation's National Financial Capability Study coupled with a series of focus groups conducted with young Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and As…
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What's the value of your put options? In this episode, we explain the concept of intrinsic value as it applies to options, and then show examples of how to calculate it for put options specifically. Then, we walk you through a practice question from Achievable's FINRA courses that may be similar to an actual FINRA test question on this topic. Achie…
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What's the value of your call options? In this episode, we explain the concept of intrinsic value as it applies to options, and then show examples of how to calculate it. Then, we walk you through a practice question from Achievable's FINRA courses that may be similar to an actual FINRA test question on this topic. Achievable has courses with indus…
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FINRA Enforcement works tirelessly on the front lines of investor protection, whether looking into cases of fraud or ways that bad actors try to manipulate the markets. This tremendous undertaking demands steadfast leadership. On this episode, we meet Bill St. Louis, the former head of FINRA’s National Cause and Financial Crimes Detection Program a…
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You'll need to calculate the total return of an investment strategy in order to pass the FINRA SIE and other exams, and in your work as an investment professional. In this podcast, updated for 2023, we show you how to calculate total return, what things you need to watch out for, and then guide you through a total return problem in Achievable's FIN…
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Form ADV Part 2B is a key form that investment advisers use to make disclosures to government agencies. It can be hard to fully appreciate Form ADV Part 2B without context, so in this podcast, we walk you through a real world example of Form ADV Part 2B. This should help you in preparing for the Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. Achievable has courses w…
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FINRA recently wrapped up a targeted review of the practices of certain member firms when it comes to communicating with retail investors regarding crypto products and services. On this episode, Ira Gluck, Senior Director, Advertising Regulation at FINRA, joins us to share the results of that crypto asset communications sweep that began in November…
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Form ADV Part 2B is an important form that investment advisers use to make disclosures. The use of this form is tested on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this podcast, we go over the form's contents, how it is used, and walk through a practice question that you might see on the exam. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates fo…
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The investment adviser disclosure Form ADV Part 2A is one of the key things IA compliance needs to manage and is tested on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this podcast, we walk through a real world example to help you understand the form and how it can show up on the exams. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINR…
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As a self-regulatory organization, information sharing is key to FINRA's pursuit of its mission of investor protection and market integrity, and no single resource is a better example of that than FINRA's Annual Regulatory Oversight Report. On this episode, Ornella Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Risk Monitoring, Omer Meisel, Executive Vice Pres…
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Form ADV Part 2A is an investment adviser disclosure form that is tested on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this podcast, we go over what the form contains, what it's for, and walk through a practice question that you might see on the exam. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66…
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Form ADV is the form used to register an investment adviser, and a tested topic on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this podcast, we break down Form ADV Part 1 and also go through a Series 63, 65, and 66 practice question on the topic to show how it'll show up on the exam. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA …
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What is an investment adviser? We go through the legal definition thoroughly and then analyze a practice question to show how it shows up on the FINRA exams, especially the Series 63, 65, and 66. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates for the FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66. Try our courses for free at https://achievable.me.…
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The criteria and process for becoming a federal covered adviser registered with the SEC are tested on the Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this podcast, Brandon walks you through the requirements for being federal covered, how you can lose that status, and other things you'll see on these tests. Achievable has courses with industry best pass rates f…
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