# FINRA SIE **URL:** https://talk.achievable.me/c/exam-finra/exam-finra-sie/6.md [Latest](https://talk.achievable.me/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.achievable.me/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.achievable.me/tags.md) --- ## [About the FINRA SIE category](https://talk.achievable.me/t/about-the-finra-sie-category/17)
**Author:** [@Justin](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Justin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/about-the-finra-sie-category/17 "2025-11-05T20:50:59Z")
Discuss anything related to the FINRA SIE exam or Achievable SIE test prep. About Achievable Achievable is a test prep platform built for the modern student: mobile, guided, and personally optimized. Our FINRA courses … --- ## [Having issues retaining information on SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/having-issues-retaining-information-on-sie/11583)
**Author:** [@Wanda\_Nienow](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Wanda_Nienow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/having-issues-retaining-information-on-sie/11583 "2026-09-14T23:33:19Z")
I’m struggling to retain the information learned. Does anyone have an tricks or tips to remember this material, I haven’t been in school in many years. Any advice welcome --- ## [Where can I find the 35+ SIE full length practice exams?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/where-can-i-find-the-35-sie-full-length-practice-exams/9191)
**Author:** [@Gerardo\_Collins](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Gerardo_Collins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/where-can-i-find-the-35-sie-full-length-practice-exams/9191 "2026-06-16T18:09:15Z")
I’m trying to find the full length practice exams Achievable says there are, but when I go under the Practice Exams" tab, I only see 26 exams, 15 of which are Chapter exams for Chap. 1-15, 4 are Checkpoint exams, and 4 M… --- ## [SIE prep beginning](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-prep-beginning/11466)
**Author:** [@Harriet\_Christiansen](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Harriet_Christiansen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-prep-beginning/11466 "2026-06-08T19:58:52Z")
Just starting out, (apparently already behind :/, but have put in Many hours). Have no background in finance or economics, just trying to see if this path is something I can do… Doing Lots of practice questions, (trying … --- ## [How to break through the 90% exam barrier?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/how-to-break-through-the-90-exam-barrier/11431)
**Author:** [@Pat\_Koepp](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Pat_Koepp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/how-to-break-through-the-90-exam-barrier/11431 "2026-06-02T16:08:38Z")
Currently sitting solidly at a mid 80s average for my full SIE practice exams. 83 → 83 → 84 → 76 → 84 → 87 → 87 → 84 There are core concepts that I am solid on, which is why I’m still getting these decent passing score… --- ## [Reset Progress on SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/reset-progress-on-sie/11113)
**Author:** [@Lyle\_Borer](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Lyle_Borer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/reset-progress-on-sie/11113 "2026-05-02T17:21:19Z")
Hi, I had to take a break from studying in order to finish school and have a new scheduled test date. Is it possible to get my progress reset? --- ## [Should I start using other testing materials to optimally prepare?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/should-i-start-using-other-testing-materials-to-optimally-prepare/11004)
**Author:** [@Carlton\_Dooley](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Carlton_Dooley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/should-i-start-using-other-testing-materials-to-optimally-prepare/11004 "2026-04-12T17:40:35Z")
I’m 6 days out from my SIE test and I just scored a 91 on my Achievable Full Mock Exam, my readiness score is at an 88. I would like to get that readiness score up however should I start taking full exams now from my Kap… --- ## [Pleas Sie Reset!](https://talk.achievable.me/t/pleas-sie-reset/11024)
**Author:** [@Olivia\_Hintz](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Olivia_Hintz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/pleas-sie-reset/11024 "2026-04-10T08:28:04Z")
Can you please reset my sie course --- ## [Passed my SIE so happy](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-my-sie-so-happy/10989)
**Author:** [@Erika](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Erika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-my-sie-so-happy/10989 "2026-04-01T15:38:26Z")
Hi everyone I just want to say that I passed my SIE and it feels so good. !!! Achievable made it so easy to understand although I will say I am not much of a reader I also used Brian Lee videos from test geek as support … --- ## [Passed SIE in first try! My Process Detailed](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-in-first-try-my-process-detailed/8937)
**Author:** [@Maryann\_Sipes](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Maryann_Sipes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-in-first-try-my-process-detailed/8937 "2026-04-01T15:36:03Z")
I took my exam on July 3, 2025, and passed on my first attempt! I only used the Achievable material. I would like to share my process in detail and hope that some of you will find it useful. I was provided test prep mat… --- ## [This question has the wrong right Answer](https://talk.achievable.me/t/this-question-has-the-wrong-right-answer/10786)
**Author:** [@Darla\_Becker](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Darla_Becker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/this-question-has-the-wrong-right-answer/10786 "2026-02-15T18:55:44Z")
https://app.achievable.me/study/finra-sie/quiz/GVV47#seed=67XHB&slug=fannie-mae-generally-engages-with-what-type-of-product-to-crea… Q: Fannie Mae generally engages with what type of product to create its asset-backed s… --- ## [SIE 2026 Exam tips](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-2026-exam-tips/10781)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_Marvin](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Kenny_Marvin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-2026-exam-tips/10781 "2026-02-15T18:40:47Z")
Just passed my SIE test after studying Achievable material for 3 months. Re-reading text and practice tests (I took 11) were helpful. I would also suggest taking the practice test from Finra website to get a real feel of… --- ## [Series 7 course discount for SIE repeat customer](https://talk.achievable.me/t/series-7-course-discount-for-sie-repeat-customer/9544)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_Cronin](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Nicholas_Cronin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/series-7-course-discount-for-sie-repeat-customer/9544 "2026-02-10T20:49:43Z")
i just finished the SIE today and passed! i loved the achievable platform and would love to use it for series 7 studying. is there a promo code available to repeat customers? --- ## [How can I reset my study progress?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/how-can-i-reset-my-study-progress/10725)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Rempel](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Lynn_Rempel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/how-can-i-reset-my-study-progress/10725 "2026-01-30T21:57:54Z")
Please help. I took a break and I want to start over. --- ## [Need my progress restarted](https://talk.achievable.me/t/need-my-progress-restarted/10700)
**Author:** [@Bobbie\_Spinka](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Bobbie_Spinka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/need-my-progress-restarted/10700 "2026-01-25T16:18:50Z")
Can I get my progress restarted for the sie I unfortunatly got distracted with life and feel like i need to restart and set a test date --- ## [Enrolling in SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/enrolling-in-sie/10677)
**Author:** [@Annie\_Gulgowski](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Annie_Gulgowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/enrolling-in-sie/10677 "2026-01-23T00:02:13Z")
Hello Achievable Community, Does anyone know if I can enroll in the SIE without my current employer (independent RIA) knowing? I work for an RIA which only requires me to have the Series 65 as far securities licenses g… --- ## [Passed the SIE on the First Try](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-the-sie-on-the-first-try/8433)
**Author:** [@Attack\_Weasel](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Attack_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-the-sie-on-the-first-try/8433 "2026-01-20T05:03:11Z")
I passed the exam on the first try with about 50 hours of studying Achievable’s material. I tried STC and found it dull and boring and very difficult to keep on top of. I was recommended Achievable and decided to go ahea… --- ## [SIE Course Reset](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-course-reset/7477)
**Author:** [@Gilberto\_Kessler](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Gilberto_Kessler)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-course-reset/7477 "2026-01-10T05:29:49Z")
Is it possible to reset the program so I can start over? I had to stop my studying for work for a few months and would like to start fresh again … --- ## [Passed SIE 1st try](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-1st-try/10588)
**Author:** [@Priscilla\_Rempel](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Priscilla_Rempel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-1st-try/10588 "2026-01-02T22:01:59Z")
Hello, Happy New Year! I just passed my SIE exam today. Thank you so much for such a great course! I would like to start prepping for the series 65 & wondered if you offer a discount for repeat customers. Thank you! --- ## [Scores on Practice Tests and Chapter Exams](https://talk.achievable.me/t/scores-on-practice-tests-and-chapter-exams/10500)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Torp](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Anne_Torp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/scores-on-practice-tests-and-chapter-exams/10500 "2025-12-12T21:21:45Z")
I am just a week into my studying and am concerned that my Practice and Chapter Test scores are too low. I’m scoring around 70% on them consistently. I am only through Chapter 7, should I be concerned? Should I be sco… --- ## [SIE Exam in 19 Days, Achievable Similar to SIE?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-in-19-days-achievable-similar-to-sie/10406)
**Author:** [@Brandy\_Kemmer](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Brandy_Kemmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-in-19-days-achievable-similar-to-sie/10406 "2025-11-22T18:05:07Z")
Hey so I’m about 19 days until my SIE and currently sitting at a 95% readiness score. I felt like the achievable tests were much too easy so I got the Kaplan Q bank. The Kaplan Qs were definitely harder and got a 74 on m… --- ## [Passed SIE (1st Attempt), Test experience, and Achievable Review](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-1st-attempt-test-experience-and-achievable-review/7000)
**Author:** [@goodbybry](https://talk.achievable.me/u/goodbybry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:28am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-sie-1st-attempt-test-experience-and-achievable-review/7000 "2025-11-21T04:28:44Z")
Greetings fellow Test Takers, TEST EXPERIENCE Today, I passed the SIE exam on my first attempt. I tested in-person at a Prometric testing center. The only vendor who’s book / quiz materials I used was Achievable (no Ka… --- ## [Understanding issue spots](https://talk.achievable.me/t/understanding-issue-spots/10345)
**Author:** [@Hattie\_Davis](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Hattie_Davis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/understanding-issue-spots/10345 "2025-11-17T22:25:40Z")
Hey there, Going through the test and this is the first time that I’ve used anything other than Kaplan - I’m only seeing the scores I’ve attained on the quizes / midpoint tests that I’ve taken but there’s nothing that a… --- ## [Failed SIE by two questions](https://talk.achievable.me/t/failed-sie-by-two-questions/10308)
**Author:** [@Melody\_Stanton](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Melody_Stanton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/failed-sie-by-two-questions/10308 "2025-11-14T05:13:29Z")
I was consistently getting passing grades on the practice exams I took. I got a 68% on the exam. Not happy about it. Quite sad actually. I spent two months studying for that. --- ## [Variable insurance cash value "Returned to the insurance company upon death"?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/variable-insurance-cash-value-returned-to-the-insurance-company-upon-death/10216)
**Author:** [@Blake\_Tromp](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Blake_Tromp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/variable-insurance-cash-value-returned-to-the-insurance-company-upon-death/10216 "2025-11-07T18:40:57Z")
Hi there - in section 14.5 of the textbook, it states the following in the summary of variable life insurance main test points: Coverage for the entire life of the policyholder Fixed premiums Guaranteed minimum … --- ## [Mutual Funds Assessing Max Sales Charge 8.5%... What about 8.49%?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/mutual-funds-assessing-max-sales-charge-8-5-what-about-8-49/10117)
**Author:** [@Blake\_Tromp](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Blake_Tromp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/mutual-funds-assessing-max-sales-charge-8-5-what-about-8-49/10117 "2025-10-29T20:14:42Z")
According to Achievable SIE section 7.3.3, if a fund assesses the highest possible sales charge (8.5% of POP), it must offer extras to investors. One of them being the ability to reinvest dividend and capital gains distr… --- ## [SIE is passed! Working on Series 6](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-is-passed-working-on-series-6/10090)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Gulgowski](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Harry_Gulgowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-is-passed-working-on-series-6/10090 "2025-10-26T15:15:02Z")
i studied for SIE using achievable for 3 months and i passed it on my 1st try. Now im about to start series 6 and i wanna use achievable again. I was wondering if i can get some discount code:) Thank you. --- ## [Review vs Practice Questions](https://talk.achievable.me/t/review-vs-practice-questions/10078)
**Author:** [@Elvira\_Bailey](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Elvira_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/review-vs-practice-questions/10078 "2025-10-25T02:21:47Z")
Gone through thirteen chapters of the textbook so far at 50% exam readiness. I decided to pause a bit to do some review questions and gauge how much of the concepts I’ve been able to retain. I wanted to know if these re… --- ## [Advice for getting from scoring high 60 to low 70%?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/advice-for-getting-from-scoring-high-60-to-low-70/10062)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Reichel](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Christian_Reichel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/advice-for-getting-from-scoring-high-60-to-low-70/10062 "2025-10-23T03:41:18Z")
I am feeling a lot closer to being ready to take my third attempt! I took a long break so it was hard to get back into the swing of things but after working with a tutor and reading the book a third time I’ve started to… --- ## [SIE Studying efficiency advice](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-studying-efficiency-advice/10055)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Jaskolski](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Kelly_Jaskolski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:24am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-studying-efficiency-advice/10055 "2025-10-23T03:24:08Z")
Hi, I am currently studying to take the SIE but have a full-time job and not much free time each day. I’ve traditionally used my approach of writing down key terms and notes in a paper notebook to help me remember materi… [Next page](https://talk.achievable.me/c/exam-finra/exam-finra-sie/6.md?page=1)