Variable annuities
Variable annuities require a securities license to sell them.
To sell variable annuities, a financial professional typically needs to hold a life insurance license and a securities license, specifically the Series 6 or Series 7 license, which are issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The life insurance license allows the sale of insurance products, while the securities license is necessary for selling investment products like variable annuities. Additionally, compliance with state regulations is essential, which may require additional licenses or filings.
most security licenses require that you are at least 18 years of age
A securities license called a Life License
A series 63 license is a license to sell securities. In order to obtain a series 63, you must pass an exam. Those who hold a series 63 license can sell securities in the state where they passed the test.
Series 6 License is a National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) license which requires individuals who wish to sell investment products such as unit investment trust funds, variable annuities and mutual funds. Those licensed individuals are called brokers or agents. Before getting a license, a person would need to take a Series 6 License Exam. This exam is composed of topics that include common and preferred stock, corporate and government securities, taxation, customer accounts, SEC/NASD rules, mutual funds, annuities, and variable insurance products. This exam is composed of 100 multiple choice questions.
A bicycle does not require a license to operate.
Series 6 license is a type of securities license that the entitles the holder to as a registered limited representative who could sell mutual funds, variable annuities and insurance premiums. Holders of the Series 6 license aren't authorized to sell corporate or municipal securities, direct participation programs and options.
Most brokers and sales assistants obtain the Series 7 license from the NASD by passing the General Securities Registered Representative Exam. In addition to passing the exam, these professionals are required to take classes
A license.
stockbrokers do not become stockbrokers right after graduation. To start off in the industry, you need to prepare yourself to acquire a license. To acquire your license, you have to find a brokerage firm. You need to be with this firm for at least four months to take the General Securities Registered Representative Examination. After passing that test, many states require you to also take the Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination.
With experience and a license to buy and sell securities, brokerage clerks can be promoted into higher-level sales positions.