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Understand the differences between exams to choose the right path for your career. Compare 47 exam pairs across 8 categories.
Securities Exams
Entry-level prerequisite vs full securities license
Prerequisite vs limited (mutual funds) license
FINRA prerequisite vs NASAA state law exam
Broker-dealer path vs standalone RIA path
Limited (mutual funds) vs full securities license
Product license + state law - need both
Commission sales vs fee-based advice
Incompatible paths - S66 needs S7
State agent law vs investment adviser
Standalone adviser vs combined agent + adviser
Agent only vs combined agent + adviser
Broker-dealer rep vs investment adviser
Trading license vs state registration combo
Corporate finance vs securities sales
Insurance Exams
Real Estate & Mortgage
Healthcare & Nursing
Registered Nurse vs Practical Nurse license
Nursing school admission vs RN licensure
Nursing school admission vs LPN licensure
Nursing school test vs immediate credential
Nursing assistant vs practical nurse
Nursing assistant vs registered nurse
Adult healthcare vs early childhood (0-5)
Pharmacy tech vs nursing assistant
Food Service
Education
Financial & Accounting
Financial planning vs tax specialist
Certification vs license for advisers
Financial planning vs project management
Comprehensive planning vs mortgage lending
Tax specialist vs management accountant
Tax representation vs investment advice
Project management vs corporate finance
Pharmacy
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