Make the next exam decision with actual inputs
Find a likely exam path, plan SIE study time, estimate official fees, or check your practice position—without giving us your email first.
Each tool shows its assumptions, caveats, and official sources. Results are planning guidance, not regulatory advice or a promise that you will pass.
Which FINRA exam do I need?
Map your target role and sponsorship status to a conservative starting exam path.
Use the free toolSIE study-time calculator
Turn your exam date, diagnostic score, background, and weekly availability into a practical target.
Use the free toolFINRA exam cost calculator
Add current enrollment fees, a retake scenario, prep spend, and employer reimbursement.
Use the free toolSIE readiness score
Get an explainable practice-readiness band from your timed score, practice volume, runway, and weak areas.
Use the free toolWhat these tools can—and cannot—tell you
They make official facts and explicit planning rules easier to use. A firm’s compliance team, FINRA, NASAA, or a state regulator determines the registration and exam requirements for a particular role. Your performance history—not a calculator—determines how much preparation you actually need.