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FINRA Series 65 Exam Registered Investment Advisor

It’s time for me to go get the FINRA Series 65 Registered Investment Advisors Exam out of the way. Im all in.

It’s Sunday July 31st 6am, Have you seen the incredible fall in the Markets? Are we in a recession or are we not in a recession? It seems the current Administration that decides Fiscal Policy is unable to agree. I genuinely hope you are capitalizing on the correction in the markets as we continue to spiral into a recession.

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Interestingly Ive decided since I find myself devouring content and books about the Series 65 Exam? And after looking at the challenge and rewards? Its time I take the initiative and have the courage to prove to the awesome Mr. Marty Bicknell CEO of Mariner Capital Management. That I can crush the the Series 65 Exam. Becoming a licensed and registered Investment Advisor Representative like himself. Marty is the leader of a very special Financial Services Firm in Overland Park, Kansas.

The really interesting thing about Marty Bicknell and Partner Cheryl Bicknell? They are Entrepreneurs like myself who Consolidated the Money Management sector. I genuinely admire their Grit and Commitment to their mission. They have made a name for themselves. And that track record is impressive.

You find that those who have passed the Series 65 are a cut above most entrepreneurs and this adds a level of sophistication and professionalism that Investors take seriously. It can do nothing except improve my life at this time.

What is the Series 65 Exam?

According to Kaplan Financial,

The Series 65 license, known as the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, qualifies individuals to provide investing and general financial advice to clients. Passing the Series 65 exam qualifies individuals as Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Obtaining the Series 65 license is important for representatives who provide advice on ERISA-regulated retirement accounts.  

Why I decided to add Investment Advisor to my list of Qualifications?

Along my journey of Mergers and Acquisitions, and also learning to become a detailed oriented Value Investor like Warren Buffett and building a track record of positive 39.1 % in annual growth. I find myself being asked questions about Investing and money by many Tradesman like Roofing Contractors, Electricians, and even many White Collar Professionals.

“How should we invest for the Future? And “How can I grow my money?”

All incredibly important questions. Legally I am disqualified and unable to provide Investment Advice for Payment without first passing the Series 65 exam and registering with the State and SEC. But first we need to do a bit of educating and bringing you up to speed about Financial Literacy.

I have found 95% of Americans have absolutely no clue what I am talking about when I get in the details of Corporate Finance, and financial strategies inside Investing? It’s like I am talking Greek. But Good News. I find it very interesting to sit and listen to peoples financial plans and futures. That develops into some very interesting Coffee Talk. It’s incredibly clear underperforming assets are on the mind of Investors and Wealth Mangers alike.

Since these Professionals are calling on me and asking for direction to serve them on future investments or ideas? I find, I might as well make myself useful in the name of Community Service and take the Series 65 Exam and build a Financial Services Firm or business from my growing experiences in Investing, and Corporate Finance. In all honesty? I could always use the cash to fund Community service Projects as a Non Profit. Or grow my own Investment Fund. Which is the goal.

A Registered Investment Advisor is your Strategic Investment Partner and Financial Services Firm Professionals

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When we look at the growing opportunities within the Credit Markets, S&P Index Funds, or New York Stock Exchange? We see lots of opportunities for Professionals to invest and leverage the growth for their Retirement options. After all strategically investing to receive a Monthly Payment from a Mutual Fund, or Customized Strategic Investment is very smart.

More individuals, Professional Tradesman like Electricians, Contractors, Professional Basketball Players, Baseball, Football, and even Attorneys who can start preparing accounts that can grow organically from the Stock Markets rise and fall. It’s important to point out and zero in on this point. If you are having doubts about investing in the Stock Market? You absolutely SHOULD!!! For to long Asset Management Firms have become so large and lazy the just do not care about maximizing the investments they hold for you.

However with a personable trustworthy relationship with Investment Advisor Representative managing your families wealth or strategically investing assets? You will have an edge when Investing. You have your own personal customized investment professional who can use experience and strategy to build a future of Portfolio Earnings and Gains without suffocating tax penalties that follow most investments. Investing in a private placement fund or strategically investing in a Index is an idea many add to a strategic portfolio. But before I am able to elaborate? I must first pass the Series 65 to have these conversations and establish a professional relationship with anyone.

When your thinking about your future? You need to know what are some of the choices you have for investing. This short list is some of the most common investment vehicles Registered Investment Advisors use to grow your principle investment.

Types of Investments

  • Stocks.
  • Bonds.
  • Mutual Funds and ETFs.
  • Bank Products.
  • Options.
  • Annuities.
  • Retirement.
  • Saving for Education.

In conclusion? Many people I have talked to who have passed the Series 65 Exam tell me “It’s difficult! And I barely passed.” All things considered? I do not work for a Financial Services Firm. Which makes the reason I want to take the test all that much more interesting. I want to pass this test because Id like the opportunity to expand my professional skills. And serve the community professionally. Yes I am a Entrepreneur. However I feel I have alot to give. And getting this test out of the way? Does create more opportunities for me as a entrepreneur and as a servant to the community. I plan on taking the test ASAP. And before the FALL. The sooner the Better.

Being passionate about Finance and Investing is an advantage. I plan on using my Geeky curiosity to benefit my Family, Friends, and Community and build a business along the way. Thank you for reading. Im absolutely positive I will have fantastic news to report very soon from taking the FINRA Registered Investment Advisor Series 65 Exam.

Godspeed.

JS

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How to get a job in Private Equity?

If you have been planning to make the move into the Private Equity space, your probably wondering “How can you get a Job in Private Equity?” Right? Well this post is all for you!

I imagine many of you who visit this Post. Are currently working as an associate at a large New York Bank or Financial Institution? Or maybe your a broke college student that just finished earning your MBA and your wanting to get in the door for Private Equity? Great news for you. What I am about to share with you. Comes from experienced Private Equity Partners and Professionals who have been there and done that! So let me introduce you to a Youtube Channel I have been watching on this subject. It’s that good!

I need to introduce Mr. Peter Lynch. Who is Peter Lynch?

According to his website “A Simple Model”, Peter Lynch, is previously a founding member of the investment team at Hilltop Opportunity Partners (“HOP”), a merchant banking business launched by Dallas-based Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH). Before joining HOP, I spent 8 years working for Argenta Partners, a private equity firm focused on control-only equity investments. From 1989 through 2016 Argenta achieved a cumulative annual internal rate of return for all invested limited partner funds of 27% net of GP carried interest and fees. Prior to that, I worked with the M&A team at Rabobank International in New York City, and with JPMorgan in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in Santiago, Chile. To prepare myself for the professional world I attended the University of Pennsylvania.

To drive home how important it is to get your foot in the door for Private Equity? I would highly suggest you watch this One on One interview between Peter and his friend Brett. Brett is a Partner of a Private Equity firm, finished his MBA at Columbia and has risen in the Partnership of his own private equity firm. Watch the video and take notes to gain an edge on “How to get a Job in Private Equity.”

In this video below you will learn a few things and “How to’s”

-Develop a network for getting in the Door.

-Follow Up on past opportunities while simultaneously developing a relationship.

-Fast tracking your way to succeeding in the Private Equity Space.

-What you need to commit to and how to make things happen for your interviews.

To learn more about Private Equity? Please visit Mr. Lynch’s Youtube Channel (CLICK HERE!)

Take it from the Private Equity Pro’s who have worked and risen in Private Equity. this. The video interview below is a must watch, if your wanting to learn “How to get a Job in Private Equity?”

I do hope you enjoyed this interview as much as I did. This entire interview was fantastic.

In conclusion please be sure to go check out Mr. Lynch’s website all about Private Equity “A Simple Model” I have to include the brilliant training Mr. Lynch offers and teach’s on his Website. Its a training website for Financial Professionals in Private Equity.

Thanks for coming by, I hope this brings you incredible insight and value like it did for me.

JS

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Watch the Movie here on my Blog.

I recently was watching University of Waterloo & Mink Capital CIO Steve Balaban on his Private Equity and Investment Fund Informational training Youtube channel. And Steve had suggested during his online training that we should all watch the movie “Barbarians at the Gate”. I am so pleased I took his advice. I watched the movie. Barbarians at the gate is about the Private Equity and Leveraged Buy Out Business. It’s a great watch.

Thank’s Steve!!

Movie – Barbarians at the gate

What did you think? Great Movie from the 1980’s?? LOL

Thanks for stopping by and watching the Movie.

JS