FINRA (formerly NASD) Series 24 - General Securities Principal

This examination qualifies individuals required to register as general securities principals in order to manage or supervise the member's investment banking or securities business for corporate securities, direct participation programs, and investment company products/variable contracts. The Series 24 does not qualify an individual to function as a:

• Registered Options Principal
• General Securities Sales Supervisor for Options and Municipal Securities
• Municipal Securities Principal
• Municipal Fund Securities Principal
• Financial and Operations Principal
• Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial and Operations Principal

The Series 24 DOES require a prerequisite of the Series 7, 17, 37, 38, 47 or Series 62.

To obtain your Series 24 license you should plan to spend 60 to 70 hours in preparation. The national exam is administered in 3½ hours with 150 multiple choice questions. The Series 24 candidates must pass with 70% or better.

Series 24 Study Material

About the Series 24 Examination

Series 24 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Series 24 Pie Chart, breakdown of the exams

Series 24 Study Tips

Series 24 Recommendations

Series 24 Class Locations and Dates