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How to Pass the Series 24 Exam in 2024

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Balancing the demands of your career, personal life, and the Series 24 Exam can be challenging At Knopman Marks, we understand the stakes and are here to offer a high-touch, premium experience designed to help you seamlessly integrate your exam preparation into your busy schedule. Discover everything you need to know about the Series 24 Exam in 2024.

What is the S24?

The Series 24 exam ensures newly appointed General Securities Principals, are familiar with supervisory concepts so they can become proficient in their role of protecting investors By assessing candidates’ knowledge of securities law and compliance situations the exam gauges readiness for the responsibilities of a General Securities Principal.

How do I pass the S24?

Now for the part you’re here for: how to pass your S24 exam on your first try! Let’s dive into some topics you’ll need to know to ace your S24 exam:

Content Breakdown

The S24 consists of five study topics that align with the primary job functions of a general securities principal:

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5 tips to pass the S24 exam in 2024:

  1. Be prepared for application questions
  2. Work within the box, not outside it. Responses must be true to the appropriate rules, not to the specific experience of a candidate who works within a defined specialization.
  3. Critical reading skills are a must. Expect two compelling choices, different by a small degree. Take that extra second or two and be sure when making a choice.
  4. Slow it down. Many questions require two or even three reads. Take a deep breath and make the right call only after careful deliberation. Because of the length and complexity of the questions, it’s good to set some time benchmarks so you avoid getting bogged down in tough questions. You need to keep moving so you don’t run short on time.
  5. Expect to feel uncertainty about the outcome. Most candidates aren’t sure of passing until they see their score. Feeling off balance during your exam should be expected and isn’t anything to worry about.

This is what it’s like to train with us

Ready to take your Series 24 exam preparation to the next level? KM offers 1:1, personalized tutoring designed for candidates’ individual needs and study progress.

With our expert faculty and tailored approach, you’ll gain the support you need to balance a busy schedule and stay accountable. Our program has become a game-changer for Series 24 candidates looking for help to master material in the most efficient and effective way possible.

Written by Marcia Larson

Marcia Larson is Vice President, Faculty, at Knopman Marks Financial Training, New York, NY. She has extensive experience in financial licensing and regulatory training, having authored, developed and presented courseware for numerous securities and insurance exam preparation and continuing education and compliance programs. Before joining Knopman Marks, Marcia was Director of Annuity Products and Business Development at CUNA Mutual Group, where she developed and marketed industry-leading annuity products and retirement solutions and implemented distribution relationships. She was previously VP, Securities Products for Kaplan Financial, managing securities training products and subsequently, international training and businesses development. Marcia has trained thousands of financial industry exam candidates throughout their careers, and also college students as an adjunct professor. Marcia was a summa cum laude graduate of Wartburg College with degrees in Business Administration and Piano Performance. Marcia also holds the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), and Fellow Life Management Institute™ (FLMI®). She currently teaches the SIE, Series 6, 7, 24, 50, 52, 63, 65, and 66 exams.

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