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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!
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New to our community? Start here!
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…
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How did you find your first mentor?
When you were early in your career, how did you find your first mentor? Did it happen organically, or did you actively ask someone? Share your experience in the comments below!
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What is your go-to networking event icebreaker?
Networking can feel daunting, but it's so important! Share your networking tips in the comments by answering this question: What's your go-to, non-awkward icebreaker when meeting peers at an industry event?
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From Part-Time Gig to Lifelong Career
Students often ask, "How did you get into teaching?" After starting out in the industry as a financial planner and building a small practice, I decided to step away from that practice to raise my children. Not wanting to lose my connection to the financial industry, I was excited to come across an opportunity to be a…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…