Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam (Series 65)
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Fee $187 confirmed EXACT match. No prerequisites/corequisites. 130 scored + 10 unscored MCQs, 180 minutes. Effective since 1989, still current.
- Issuer
- NASAA (administered by FINRA)
- Industry
- Finance & Accounting
- Domain
- Investment Analysis & Asset Management
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $187 — verified 2026-09-26
Prerequisites & eligibility
None
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 1 year, 12 CE credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.
IAR continuing education (12 credits/yr) in NASAA-adopting states; lapses 2 years after leaving
Recognition
Required by most US states for investment adviser representatives
Related certifications
- ABV Accredited in Business Valuation
- CAIA Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
- CFA L3 CFA Program Level III (CFA charter)
- CMT Chartered Market Technician
Career paths that include Series 65
- Wealth Manager / Financial Planner — Core phase