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In 2006, securities class action settlements totaled $17.16 billion in 2006, a significant leap from previous years, according to Cornerstone Research Incorporated.
Settlements for last year included a $6.6 billion partial settlement against the Enron Corporation - bringing the total settlement fund to a total of $7.1 billion - marking an unprecedented amount for he current leading securities case settlement fund.
To be registered as a General Securities Representative with the NASD and be qualified to sell most types of securities, a candidate must pass the Series 7 examination. The Series 7 exam is a six-hour, 250-question qualifications test.
The examination covers an incredible amount of material, and requires that the typical candidate study approximately 120-140 hours prior to sitting for the exam. Based upon the depth and complexity of the material tested, many students fail the
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The Series 62 license is appropriate for individuals who wish to become a representative for the sale of public offerings and/or private placements of various investment instruments.
During the past two decades, many of the major companies have been moving to the more affluent markets. They appear to have forgotten whom they served and what made them the company they are today. According to LIMRA this leaves the Middle America marketplace wide open. And, in our opinion provides an exceptional opportunity for the financial advisors who learn how to help Middle American families to find the money.
