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Securities Licensing Community

This Community is your dedicated ecosystem for exam prep. Connect and collaborate with peers and get expert faculty support to ensure you're ready for your exam.

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Whether you’re tackling a securities, investment adviser, futures, or supervisory exam, you’ve found your community. We’re here to simplify your licensing journey with exam FAQs, proven test-taking strategies, and career spotlights. Join us to avoid common pitfalls, get your prep questions answered, and network with fellow…
Icebreaker - We want to hear from you!
Let's get to know each other! In the comments, let us know: What state you're from What exam you're prepping for and your test date A fun fact about yourself This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other. Who knows, you might even find a study partner in the comments!
Securities Careers
I chose a career in securities because I am passionate about helping individuals to make informed financial decisions that support their long-term goals. I enjoy the challenge of understanding financial markets and translating complex financial information into simple terms that are easily understood. Working in securities…
Why I chose a career in the Securities Industry
Investing for retirement shouldn’t feel confusing, overwhelming, or out of reach. After reading books authored by Suze Orman and John Bogle (The Creation of The Vanguard Group), I was inspired to seek a career in the securities industry that would allow me to educate everyday investors. A position that would allow me to…

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This Community is your dedicated ecosystem for exam prep. Connect and collaborate with peers and get expert faculty support to ensure you're ready for your exam.

Securities Success Community
The ultimate meeting ground for the securities industry. Join fellow pros and aspiring reps to share real-world experiences, tackle licensure hurdles, and find the solutions you need to thrive.

Meet Our Experts! Magdy Tadros
Welcome to Kaplan’s Communities. My name is Magdy Tadros, and I will be one of your instructors as you begin to navigate the world of financial services. I began my career in 1987 as a municipal bond salesperson with a small firm. I retired in 2019 and began my teaching career with Kaplan. During the 32 years I was in the…
Meet Our Experts! Deborah Clark
My name is Deborah Clark. In 2016, while pursuing a JD at Kaplan's Concord Law School, I joined the Kaplan Instructor team as a part-time securities instructor for the SIE, Series 6, 63, and 7 study programs. As a professional who is passionate about education, I thoroughly enjoyed assisting students with passing…
Meet Our Experts! Dr.Cappy
Hello, my name is Phillip W. Caponigro, Ph.D., but all my students simply call me Dr. Cappy. I have been with Kaplan North America (KNA) for more than 22 years, and I have taught classes in Insurance, Securities, and Continuing Education through some of the most challenging regulatory changes in recent history. While my…
Meet Our Experts! Jim Heitman
Hello! My name is Jim Heitman, CFP®, and I am a Senior Content Specialist on Kaplan’s Securities team. My career in the securities industry began in 1987, when I passed the Series 7 exam. Over the next three decades, I worked as a registered representative, branch manager, independent registered investment adviser, and…
Meet Our Team! Ruth Castillo
Hello! My name is Ruth Castillo, and I am the Product Manager for the Securities product line at Kaplan. My passion has always been education, and I have worked as a teacher, program manager, educational researcher, content producer, and product manager for the last 14 years. I love working on our Securities team at Kaplan…
Meet Our Experts! Marie Sychowski
Hi, nice to meet you 🤝 My name is Marie Sychowski and I'm happy to be part of the Kaplan Securities Student Communities. I'm looking forward to engaging with all of you who are dedicating yourselves to passing your licensing exam(s) !! I've been teaching for Kaplan for over 25 years (yikes!) and pride myself on being able…
Meet Our Experts! Bill James - Senior Content Specialist
Hi, I'm Bill James, Senior Content Specialist in Securities — and I've been living and breathing this industry for nearly four decades! My journey began at Kaplan Financial in 1987 as a Series 7 and 8 instructor in the Northeast U.S., and I never looked back. Over the years, I've presented to C-suite audiences at firms…
Why I chose a career in the Securities Industry
Investing for retirement shouldn’t feel confusing, overwhelming, or out of reach. After reading books authored by Suze Orman and John Bogle (The Creation of The Vanguard Group), I was inspired to seek a career in the securities industry that would allow me to educate everyday investors. A position that would allow me to…
Kaplan Moderator
My name is Deborah Clark. In 2016, while pursuing a JD at Kaplan's Concord Law School, I joined the Kaplan Instructor team as a part time securities instructor for the SIE, Series 6, 63 and 7 study programs. As a professional who is passionate about education, I thoroughly enjoyed assisting students with passing securities…
Securities Careers
I chose a career in securities because I am passionate about helping individuals to make informed financial decisions that support their long-term goals. I enjoy the challenge of understanding financial markets and translating complex financial information into simple terms that are easily understood. Working in securities…