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Maya & Ben talk through General Securities Representative in a 56-minute show that never stops: 30 segments, practical scenarios and quick checks. Tune in and keep studying while you browse.

  • Maya & Ben
  • English
  • 56-min show, always on
  • 30 segments

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What’s on Series 7 Radio

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  1. 0:0001Before the first trade: identity, discretion and the trusted contact3 min
  2. 3:1402Your Call quiz · Before the first trade2 min
  3. 5:0803Discretion · Before the first trade2 min
  4. 7:2604The trusted contact · Before the first trade2 min
  5. 9:0605Myth or Fact · Before the first trade1 min
  6. 10:0506Rewind and what's next · Before the first trade2 min
  7. 11:4807Options: a floor, a big move, and the paperwork3 min
  8. 14:4308Your Call quiz · Options2 min
  9. 16:3409A big move · Options2 min
  10. 18:5910The paperwork · Options1 min
  11. 20:2711Myth or Fact · Options1 min
  12. 21:2312Rewind and what's next · Options2 min
  13. 23:0713Bonds: yield, the tax-free comparison and mortgage pools3 min
  14. 26:1614Your Call quiz · Bonds2 min
  15. 27:5815The tax-free comparison · Bonds2 min
  16. 29:5716Mortgage pools · Bonds1 min
  17. 31:2417Myth or Fact · Bonds1 min
  18. 32:1818Rewind and what's next · Bonds2 min
  19. 34:0119Annuities and taxes: deferral you already have, the thirty-day rule and cost basis3 min
  20. 36:5120Your Call quiz · Annuities and taxes2 min
  21. 38:4121The thirty-day rule · Annuities and taxes2 min
  22. 40:5422Cost basis · Annuities and taxes1 min
  23. 42:2223Myth or Fact · Annuities and taxes1 min
  24. 43:1824Rewind and what's next · Annuities and taxes2 min
  25. 45:0125From the pitch to the order: communications, excessive trading and short sales3 min
  26. 47:5226Your Call quiz · From the pitch to the order2 min
  27. 49:3327Excessive trading · From the pitch to the order2 min
  28. 51:3728Short sales · From the pitch to the order1 min
  29. 53:0429Myth or Fact · From the pitch to the order1 min
  30. 54:0630Rewind and what's next · From the pitch to the order2 min

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About Series 7

The most comprehensive securities license: 125 scored questions in 3 hours 45 minutes, with a scaled passing score of 72. The Series 7 is challenging but passable with dedicated study and extensive practice.

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FINRA
Assessment
125 scored (130 total with 5 pretest)
Time limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing score
72 (scaled score)
Official exam information

Recorded with AI-generated hosts; voices built with ElevenLabs. Independent study material from Open Exam Prep.

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Series 7 radio FAQ

Is Series 7 Radio free?

Yes. Series 7 Exam Prep Radio is free to listen to, with no sign-up. Press the power button and you join the broadcast straight away.

How does Series 7 Radio work?

It is a 56-minute recorded study show that broadcasts continuously. Everyone tuned in hears the same moment, like real radio. Turn it off whenever you like; turning it back on joins the current broadcast.

How is this different from a study podcast?

It works like a study podcast that is always on. Instead of choosing an episode, you join the show in progress, and everyone on a station hears the same moment. There is no seek bar, speed control or download.

Who are the hosts?

Maya & Ben are AI-generated hosts. The show is independent study material from OpenExamPrep; check exam rules with the official exam sponsor and practice with our free questions.

Can I keep listening while I practice?

Yes. Open practice questions, study guides or flashcards on any page. The radio keeps playing, and the header has a power button to turn it off or back on.

What is the Series 7 pass rate?

FINRA's Series 7 exam page and content outline list no candidate pass rate, so treat third-party percentages as estimates, not FINRA statistics. It's considered one of the most challenging FINRA exams: 125 scored questions over 3 hours 45 minutes, and a passing score of 72 (a scaled score, not a fixed number of correct answers). Our 869 practice questions help you prepare effectively.

How can I pass the Series 7 on my first try?

To pass the Series 7 on your first try: 1) Study for 2-4 months, dedicating 100-200 hours total. 2) Master options strategies thoroughly (they're heavily tested). 3) Complete 800-1000 practice questions. 4) Score 80%+ consistently on practice exams before scheduling. 5) Use our AI tutor for complex concepts.