Pass Your FINRA Exam With a Wall Street Insider
After 37 years as a Trader and Principal on the New York Stock Exchange, I know what it takes to succeed in this industry. Let me help you pass your FINRA exam and start your Wall Street career.
✓ 37 Years on the NYSE Trading Floor
✓ Hundreds of Students Passed
✓ Real Wall Street, Real Results
Learn from 37 Years of Real Trading Floor Experience
You’re about to take the biggest test of your financial career. The SIE. The Series 7. The Series 63, 65, or 66.
These aren’t just exams. They’re gatekeepers to your future on Wall Street.
And here’s what most tutors won’t tell you: studying the material isn’t enough. You need to understand how this actually works in the real world. That’s where I come in.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program. We work together to identify your weak spots and build the confidence you need to walk in and pass.
Real-World Context
Every concept is explained with actual examples from my 37 years on Wall Street. The material doesn’t just make sense academically — you’ll understand how it applies in practice.
Complete Exam Coverage
Whether you’re tackling the SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, or 66, I’ve got you covered. I’ve prepped hundreds of candidates for every major FINRA exam.
Academic & Emotional Support
I know this is a huge step with tons of pressure. These tests are hard — both academically and emotionally. I respect that, and I’m here to help you on both fronts.
Meet Mike Finnen
Here to Help You Pass Your Exam
After 37 years as a Trader and Principal on the New York Stock Exchange and the trading desks of a major international investment bank, I retired from the NYSE in 2021. Now I’m taking everything I learned on the floor and helping the next generation of financial professionals pass their FINRA exams.
I’m not just someone who studied for these tests. I’m someone who lived the concepts you’re learning about — every single day for nearly four decades.
My Wall Street Career:
Real Experience Put to Use for You
- NYSE Trader (always first a trader)
- Principal
- Compliance Officer
- Face of two broker-dealers
- Head of NYSE Trading for a major international investment bank
I’ve helped hundreds and hundreds of candidates pass the SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and even the Series 66.
FINRA Exams I Tutor
SIE (Securities Industry Essentials)
The foundation exam that opens the door to your securities career. Master the core concepts before moving on to your top-off exam.
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam. State-level regulations you need to know to operate in most states.
Series 66
Combined Series 63 and 65. Save time by knocking out both state law requirements at once.
Series 24
General Securities Principal Exam. The next level for those ready to supervise registered representatives.
Series 6
Investment company and variable contracts products. Perfect for insurance-focused professionals entering the securities industry.
Series 7
The General Securities Representative exam. This is the big one — and I’ve helped more candidates pass this than I can count.
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam. For those planning to provide investment advice for compensation.
Advancing Your Career Journey
Why Learn from a Former Trader?
Most tutors teach you to memorize. I teach you to understand.
When you’re studying options strategies, I can tell you what it actually feels like to execute those trades on the floor. When you’re learning about compliance regulations, I can explain why those rules exist based on real situations I handled as a compliance officer. When you’re confused about market making, I can draw from years of actually being the market.
This is the kind of hands-on experience you won’t get from someone who just read the textbook.
How It Works
- Schedule Your Session
Book a time that works for you. Sessions are flexible and focused on your specific needs. - Identify Your Gaps
We’ll figure out where you’re struggling and build a targeted plan to strengthen those areas. - Learn with Real Context
I’ll explain the concepts using real-world examples from the trading floor, compliance desk, and principal responsibilities. - Build Your Confidence
You’ll walk into that testing center knowing you’re prepared — not just academically, but mentally.
Ready to Pass Your FINRA Exam?
You’ve put in the work. You’ve studied the material. Now it’s time to learn from someone who actually lived it.
Let’s get you across the finish line.