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Effective: SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66, 3, 9, 26, 79 Expert w/30+Yrs
Kevin S.

8,881 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $84
Response time: 10 hours

About Kevin


Bio

More than 1,700+ (5 Star) ratings, and I've helped more than 400 people pass their SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 26, 63, 65, 66, 79, and other FINRA/NASAA exams.

Much of the Series 6, 7, and other FINRA exams deal with options, municipal securities, underwritings, bonds, suitability, finance, and regulations. While much of the Series 63, 65, and 66 exams deal with exemptions and exceptions. I have over 25 years of industry experience as a financial...

More than 1,700+ (5 Star) ratings, and I've helped more than 400 people pass their SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 26, 63, 65, 66, 79, and other FINRA/NASAA exams.

Much of the Series 6, 7, and other FINRA exams deal with options, municipal securities, underwritings, bonds, suitability, finance, and regulations. While much of the Series 63, 65, and 66 exams deal with exemptions and exceptions. I have over 25 years of industry experience as a financial advisor, investment banker, trader, and trainer. Firms include Edward Jones, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America.

Background: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MBA, investment banking, financial service consulting.
Patent Holder: U.S. 7,634,435 Diversified fixed income product and method for creating and marketing same.

My passion for teaching comes from a lifelong passion for the financial services industry and learning. Clients say that I help them succeed and realize their own potential with improved confidence, test scores, and career development.
Suggested study framework based on my experience with successful clients:
Series 7 or Series 79: 20-24 hours, 6 weeks, 2 meetings per week, 1.5-2 hours
Series 63: 10-12 hours, 3 weeks, 2 meetings per week, 1.5 hours
Series 65: 18-20 hours, 6 weeks, 2 meetings per week, 1.5 hours
Series 66: 12-14 hours, 5 weeks, 2 meetings per week, 1.5 hours

Sessions are accounted for at least 1.5 hours. Also, weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours (8 am -5 pm Central) rates are accounted for up to an additional 15 minutes per hour.


Education

Truman State University
Accounting
Washington University in St. Louis
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $84
  • Rate details: Sessions are billed for at least 1.5 hours. Also, on weekends, holidays (observed), and outside regular business hours (9 am -5 pm Eastern) rates are billed up to an additional 15 minutes per hour.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/5/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

Business

My qualifications include an MBA from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, which is consistently ranked as one of the "Top 20" business schools. In addition, my BS in Accountancy is from Truman State University, which is consistently ranked as one of the top schools. Plus I have my CPA certificate (i.e., Certified Public Accountant) and became a member of Mensa in 2009.
Finance

Finance

Finance expert with 25+ years experience (professional, teaching, and serving as a "Financial Expert" as an "Expert Witness" for court testimony. Plus my background includes MBA (Masters of Business Administration with a finance emphasis) and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting expert with 25+ years experience (professional, teaching, and serving as a "Financial Expert" as an "Expert Witness" for court testimony. Plus my background includes being a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and MBA (Masters of Business Administration with a finance emphasis).
Series 3

Series 3

I passed the Series 3 this past year and have over 25 years of related experience. Plus I've already tutored others who have passed the exam.
Series 6

Series 6

I've passed and tutored the Series 6 exam and have successfully tutored others to pass the exam this past year. I've used a number of study platforms including Securities Training Corporation and Pass Perfect.
Series 63

Series 63

I've passed the Series 7 & Series 63 before. Plus I was an investment banker and financial advisor for nearly 10 years.
Series 65

Series 65

I've passed and tutored the Series 65 exam and have successfully tutored others to pass the exam this past year. I've used a number of study platforms including Securities Training Corporation and Pass Perfect.
Series 66

Series 66

I've passed and tutored the Series 66 exam and have successfully tutored others to pass the exam this past year. I've used a number of study platforms including Securities Training Corporation and Pass Perfect. The Series 66 deals with broker/dealers, investment advisors, and both state and federal securities regulations.
Series 7

Series 7

I previously passed the Series 7 exam. Moreover, I was a financial advisor. Also much of the Series 7 exam deals with underwritings, finance and broker dealer relationships, which I have nearly 10 years of experience doing.

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,799 ratings)
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(1,770)
4 star
(14)
3 star
(7)
2 star
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1 star
(8)

Reviews

Kevin helped me achieve my passing score!

I found Kevin while preparing to take the series 7 for my third time. I had previously taken the Kaplan course and I can easily say Kevin’s tools and explanations were far more thorough in achieving a better understanding of concepts and applying them to test questions.

Laura, 17 lessons with Kevin

Passed The Series 66

He helped me a lot with my knowledge gaps and honestly I don’t think I would’ve done nearly as well without his help. Kevin filled a lot of gaps in my knowledge surrounding the basics of the biggest unit on the rest. I vividly remember correcting myself on more than a few test questions during the real exam because of the specific advice he gave me.

Reid, 1 lesson with Kevin

Great Session to pass the Series 66

I worked with Kevin on the 66 after having worked with him on passing my series 7. I specifically worked with him again after such a great experience. We met and the help he gave me fine tuned what I needed and I am happy to say I passed the 66! I will definitely work with him again on any future tests.

Matthew, 5 lessons with Kevin

Kevin - Series 7 Tutoring

I just completed my series 7 testing journey and I could not recommend Kevin enough! We worked through all of the areas I was struggling with and he was able to provide industry insight that connected the dots. Overall, he gave me an understanding of why things worked rather than straight memorization, which is extremely important in all of these exams. The number one thing that Kevin helped me with was Stock Options, Kevin created his own version of the Options Chart that made it IMMENSELY easier to understand and it made options the least daunting part of the test. (Truly I could not recommend his options tutoring highly enough). Additionally, he explained Muni's, Margin, Sell Stops/Buy Stops, Underwriting Spreads, etc. all of which was helpful. Overall, I thought that Kevin was a wonderful supplement to my studying journey and I would highly recommend him to anyone working towards attaining their Series 7!

Paris, 11 lessons with Kevin

Series 65 introduction

We reviewed an intro to regulatory vs non Regulatory as well as a general overview of a certain key topics. We also discussed the 3 lenses of person, regulation, and exempt/exclusion.

Billy, 13 lessons with Kevin

Knowledgeable, patient and efficient!

Covering everything from essential rules and regulations to strategies for optimizing portfolio performance, exploring various investment vehicles, and honing your testing approach. This comprehensive preparation guide equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently tackle every aspect of the Series 66 exam, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success.

Lindsey, 2 lessons with Kevin

Very knowledgeable and coherent

Kevin was an amazing tutor! I worked with Kevin to pass my Series 7 exam. After a few sessions with Kevin, I was able to grasp and better understand topics that I was struggling with, such as options, municipal securities, etc. I really liked the way that Kevin explained things, it made the material much easier to understand and retain. If you are looking for a great tutor, Kevin is the man!

David, 3 lessons with Kevin

knowledge and experienced tutor

Kevin helped me with Series 7 exam, that I passed after the 2nd attempt. He has an industry experience as well as great approach to guide students how to take a test successfully.

Daria, 3 lessons with Kevin

Great teacher. Clear and Concise

Had a great first session reviewing concepts and I’m looking forward to continuing through the course work and better understanding of the material.

Ryan, 1 lesson with Kevin

Very capable

We worked on bonds today. Kevin is a very effective teacher. He helped me get through the SIE study in a short period and I was able to pass the exam. Now working on Series 7. I have a couple of weeks to cram and being able to take one-on-one lessons is a real help.

Glenn, 6 lessons with Kevin
Hourly Rate: $84
Response time: 10 hours
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