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Free Securities Exam Podcast (2026): SIE, Series 7, 63, 65, 66 Audio Study Guide

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Key Facts

  • The ExamFinch Securities Podcast covers SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66 exam topics completely free.
  • Audio review can fit safe, available listening time; session durations are planning examples, not measured extra study hours.
  • ExamFinch links its podcast through Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Third-party platform account and access requirements can vary.
  • Episodes cover key concepts like suitability, securities regulations, investment products, and ethics.
  • Passive listening can reinforce concepts learned through practice questions and reading.
  • FINRA publishes SIE and Series 7 passing scores of 70 and 72; these equated scores are not fixed raw percentages. Study methods in this guide are suggestions, not verified pass-rate improvements.

🎧 Listen to the Podcast

Also available on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • YouTube

Study for Your Securities Exam Anywhere, Anytime

Preparing for the SIE, Series 7, or other FINRA exams? Turn your commute, gym session, or daily walk into productive study time with the free ExamFinch Securities Podcast .

  • Why Audio Learning Works for Securities Exams
  • Maximize Your Study Time

Choose listening time that fits your own routine. The durations below are illustrative planning examples, not measured candidate averages or a promise of additional study time. Avoid distractions while driving or doing any activity that requires your attention.

  • Activity Potential Study Time
  • Daily commute 30-60 min/day
  • Gym/exercise 30-60 min/day
  • Household chores 20-30 min/day
  • Walking the dog 15-30 min/day
  • Your weekly total Track the sessions you actually complete

Do not add these examples as a universal weekly or monthly total: activities can overlap and not every person has the same routine. Listening complements focused practice; it does not guarantee learning or a passing result.

Reinforce What You Read

The podcast works best alongside active study:

  • Read a concept in your study materials
  • Listen to the podcast episode covering that topic
  • Practice with our free SIE practice questions
  • Ask AI to explain anything that's still unclear

This sequence is an independent study suggestion. Check understanding with practice questions rather than assuming that listening alone demonstrates mastery.

  • What the Podcast Covers
  • SIE Exam Topics
  • Types of securities (stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds)
  • Market structure and participants
  • Customer accounts and compliance
  • Economic factors affecting securities
  • Series 7 Topics
  • Equity securities and corporate bonds
  • Municipal securities and government bonds
  • Options strategies and suitability
  • Retirement plans and tax implications
  • Series 63/65/66 Topics
  • State securities regulations
  • Fiduciary duty and ethics
  • Investment adviser rules
  • Prohibited practices
  • How to Use the Podcast Effectively
  • The 3-Step Study Method
  • Step 1: Preview Before Listening

Before your commute, spend 5 minutes reviewing the topic in your study guide. Use this preview to choose what to listen for.

Step 2: Active Listening

While listening, mentally quiz yourself. When the host mentions a concept, try to recall the definition before they explain it.

Step 3: Reinforce with Practice

After listening, take 10-15 practice questions on that topic. Use your answers to identify what still needs review.

Sample Weekly Schedule

  • Day Podcast Topic Practice Questions
  • Mon Equity Securities SIE Practice
  • Tue Debt Securities Series 7 Practice
  • Wed Options Basics Series 7 Practice
  • Thu Regulations Series 63 Practice
  • Fri Investment Advisers Series 65 Practice
  • Free Practice Questions to Pair with the Podcast

Don't just listen—practice applying what you learn. All free, no signup required:

  • Exam Free Practice Passing Score
  • SIE Start SIE Practice → 70
  • Series 7 Start Series 7 Practice → 72
  • Series 63 Start Series 63 Practice → 43 of 60
  • Series 65 Start Series 65 Practice → 92 of 130
  • Series 66 Start Series 66 Practice → 73 of 100
  • Where to Listen

The local ExamFinch podcast registry links these listening options. Check each platform’s current access requirements:

  • Spotify - Listen on Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts - Listen on Apple Podcasts
  • YouTube - Watch on YouTube

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Stuck on a Concept? Ask Our AI Tutor

Heard something in the podcast you don't understand? Our AI tutor can help explain securities concepts. Check the current free allowance and access requirements shown on the site; generated explanations should be checked against primary sources.

Try asking:

  • "Explain the difference between Series 63 and Series 65"
  • "What are the main types of municipal bonds?"
  • "How do call options work?"
  • Start Your Free Study Plan Today
  • Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
  • Take practice questions on your target exam
  • Use the AI tutor when you get stuck

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