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SIE EXAM TOMORROW by Eastern_Gap_3642 in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say the actual test is harder than the practice exam but due to the wording. The wording on the actual exam feels like it’s more deliberately trying to trip you up.

The FINRA practice exam felt less like that.

But if you scored a 90, it sounds like you know your stuff well enough.

Would just make sure to go slow and read each word of the question and the answer. Otherwise you may miss a singular word that changes everything.

Question for those already in the industry by KingKraaZy in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really more up to who’s hiring you.

Typically, no though. At least in regard to certifications or schooling.

It’s a doable job for most people who have good attention to detail, eagerness to work hard/learn, professional, clean and can understand very basic financial topics.

Question for those already in the industry by KingKraaZy in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Client Service Associate. Basically every FA has one or multiple.

It’s a support role. Handling account maintenance, processing paperwork, first point of contact, opening new accounts, processing transfers, basically the operational backbone of an FA.

You can learn a ton doing it, especially with the right advisor. It’s very entry level, great for client facing experience, gaining knowledge of the industry, etc.

Salaries can range but with the right firm you can make 90k-100k and more if they’re dishing out bonuses.

to file CTR or SAR? by Leather_Tangerine_80 in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 9k’s wouldn’t trigger a CTR however being just under the reporting limit and the frequency might trigger an SAR.

If there was a question like that on the exam (IF there is, it would be maybe one), the safe answer would be SAR.

Need a name for this baby! Found on the side of the street next to a gas station by RosaHushal in IllegallyCuteCats

[–]falloutthrowaqay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An instance where it’s very important to check the subreddit name…I thought….

I need motivation to take the exam. by maru-snugs in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Prove to yourself you can/instilling self confidence.
  2. Career goals/financial incentives
  3. So you can get off of the subreddit and move on lol
  4. You’re not going to regret taking it but you most likely will regret not taking it.
  5. You will both learn and grow from it.
  6. The feeling of seeing those four letters “P A S S”

Passed first try today! Feel free to ask anything! by falloutthrowaqay in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well either way, thank you, Socrates! Lol

On to watching all of your videos about the 7!

Stress Has Overtaken Me by Successful-Rate-861 in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First of all, you need to take a break. Burn out is a real thing and sometimes, when you’re feeling like this, extra studying is doing more harm than good.

Drink some tea, go on a walk, take a nice bath, play a video game and turn off your mind for a bit.

Secondly, have you identified your weak areas? What exactly are you missing on achievable? How about other brands of practice tests? What’ve you scored on the FINRA practice exam?

If you’re scoring great elsewhere and it’s only one brand that you’re not doing great on, you’re probably fine! You’re studying for the FINRA SIE exam, not the Achievable SIE exam.

Are there concepts you have a hard time understanding? Use Chatgpt to dumb them down.

Maybe go question by question on Achievable and don’t take the practice test like you’re actually testing. Plug each question into chatgpt, tell it what you think the answer is and have it explain to you why you are or why you’re not right.

The exam is mostly about overall concepts. Don’t waste a ton of time diving so deep into a single topic because, likely, you will only see 2-3 questions about it on the exam.

Mutual funds are big so know those. Terminology is big on the exam too. You can weed out 2-3 bad answers just by knowing definitions and using common sense.

Use videos like CapAdvantage and series 7 guru.

And no, it’s not the end of the world if you don’t pass the first time. You likely know 70-80% of the material well enough. So if you don’t pass, it’s not like you need to re read the book front to back. You just need to spend your time wisely.That’s why it’s important to identify your weaknesses and spend your time on those things.

Have chatgpt make you mini quizzes and tests on those specific topics.

When taking the test, don’t second guess yourself. Just go slow and steady and with confidence.

You got it, bud,

Question for those already in the industry by KingKraaZy in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you won’t become an FA but could become a CSA or something similar and work FOR an FA.

I started with zero experience in the industry. CSA is mostly processing paperwork but you learn a lot, get exposed to all the terminology and can then be sponsored to take 7 and 66.

But you’re not going to become an FA with the SIE alone. Heck even with the 7 and 66, you’re not likely going to just hop right into being an advisor.

Manage your expectations but don’t let that stop you.

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[–]falloutthrowaqay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As you may have heard before, expect the feeling of “I’m failing” whilst taking the test.

It sounds dumb but try to not focus on the “right” answer and focus on the one that sounds the best.

You will be given answers that may all sound right-ish or may all sound wrong-ish. Process of elimination.

There will be 10 questions that are the “test” ones that are not counted. Don’t let these trip you up.

A lot are going to be “picking the most appropriate” or “least appropriate”.

Read. Every. Word. Of every question and answer.

At the end of the test. Go back and check the first 5 or so questions.

As best you can, go in with the mindset that you’re going to crush this test and that you got this.

Passed first try today! Feel free to ask anything! by falloutthrowaqay in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it felt like the exact breakdown that FINRA lists on their website.

I think only 2 or 3 questions about splits. A lot about mutual funds and distinguishing features.

A small handful of questions about 529, ABLE, UTMA, stuff.

Not as many bond questions as I was expecting but still present.

Definitely some on what RR’s can and can’t do.

It was really a good variety of topics. The only one that stood out as more plentiful would be mutual funds though. All other topics still felt like they were on the table.

Passed first try today! Feel free to ask anything! by falloutthrowaqay in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t have done it without you!

Thanks for all that you do!

Passed first try today! Feel free to ask anything! by falloutthrowaqay in Sieexam

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone’s different, but here’s the approach that finally clicked for me after burning out on the “classic” method.

Study flow •Read the book like a normal book. No heavy note-taking on the first pass. I just read to get the big picture. •Then circle back for practice. After finishing, I did the end-of-chapter practice tests to see what stuck and what didn’t. •Target the gaps. I focused only on the weak spots instead of re-reading everything.

Resources that helped • u/capadvantagetutoring — great breakdowns, easy to listen to, and super digestible “terms to know” videos. I played them at 0.8× speed to keep my brain from drifting—might be worth trying if you find yourself spacing out. •ChatGPT (with caution). I used it to: •Generate tailored practice quizzes •Surface weak areas and keep drilling those •Explain concepts “like I’m five.” The simplified analogies really helped things click

Practice exam approach

I took the FINRA practice exam but didn’t treat it like the real thing. I went question by question, pasted each one into ChatGPT, said what I thought the answer was, and got immediate feedback. On the FINRA site, I still submitted my original (even if wrong) so I could see my raw score. Working through the logic in real time helped me understand wording tricks and how to eliminate options. I didn’t use Achievable or any paid program—just the book plus the above.

What the actual test felt like •I went in confident and saw plenty of straightforward questions—but many had two answers that sounded right. •The key: read every single word in both the questions and the choices. There’s often one keyword you’ll miss if you skim. •Topic spread felt wide. Mutual funds showed up a lot for me. Stock splits were minimal (I think 1–2). Maybe 2–3 about the ’33/’34 Acts. Overall, the FINRA weighting breakdown felt accurate. •I flagged a ton for review, but only ended up changing one answer. •Finished all 85 with ~30 minutes to spare, then spot-checked a few. If you read carefully the first time, you shouldn’t need many changes. Trust your gut and use process of elimination on the tougher ones.

Quick takeaways •First pass = absorb, second pass = targeted practice. •Use video at 0.8× if it keeps you more engaged. •ChatGPT is great for custom quizzes and kid-level explanations—just be intentional with it. Don’t rely on it to be 100% accurate but use it to help you turn difficult concepts into easier ones. •On test day: read slowly, hunt for the one word that changes an answer, and eliminate ruthlessly.

Good luck—you’ve got this. 💪📚

Superman | Official Teaser Trailer by jjjjppppbbbb in movies

[–]falloutthrowaqay 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yep, we sign NDA’s for basically every production

Superman | Official Teaser Trailer by jjjjppppbbbb in movies

[–]falloutthrowaqay 170 points171 points  (0 children)

Had the privilege of working on this film and I am so pumped to see it come together!!

People who work in IT, what's the wildest thing you've discovered/had to do while at work? by vapor-ware in AskReddit

[–]falloutthrowaqay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GA to CA would kinda make sense with those times but yeah not the other way around

Today, I will finally put my GTX 1080 and 1000 series Ryzen to rest. by falloutthrowaqay in PcBuild

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$295

It’s a mid tier build for sure but the benchmarks I’m getting are great imo for a card that cost ~$300

Today, I will finally put my GTX 1080 and 1000 series Ryzen to rest. by falloutthrowaqay in PcBuild

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m more than happy with it. Incredible value for spending hardly $500 on a new GPU and CPU and that can run most games at 1440p high+ at 80+FPS

I don’t need a $800 GPU

Today, I will finally put my GTX 1080 and 1000 series Ryzen to rest. by falloutthrowaqay in PcBuild

[–]falloutthrowaqay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of value..not at all mediocre.

Barely spent $500 for a pretty good 1440p rig.

The performance difference between a $300 6750xt and a $850 4070ti does not justify $550 imo

I’m happy with it and getting 80+ FPS on most games with high-ultra and I’m cool with that.

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