Pass the 65: A Training Guide for the NASAA Series 65 Exam (First Books Training Library)

Over the past 20+ years, we've tried all of the other test preparation providers(Dearborn, Passtrak, et al). Our registered reps have scored much higher on exams, have spent less time studying, and have much better retention of the content even months AFTER taking the exam using the Passthe65, Passthe63, and Passsthe6 materials. A significant educational breakthrough which has resulted in major time and cost savings for our firm. Donald L. Smith, MBA, MSFS, CFP, CLU, CHFC, CEBS, CFS, CDFA, ARPS, AIF, AIFA Provident Private Capital Partners

I have had the misfortune of taking many licensure examinations in my lifetime. I've taken the Series 7, Series 6, Series 3, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Life and Health, and finally Series 65. Without question, this book provided the best help in preparing. The author found a way to simplify and liven dry legal jargon and was very clear about what to study. I also purchased the CDs and listened to them on my daily commute. I aced the test. I highly recommend purchasing this book if you must take the Series 65. Without question, it's the best available on the marketing. Ashley Harmon Southern Atlantic Capital Management

The Series 65 exam is a beast, but this book prepared me as well as can be expected. Here is the bottom line: study this book, do all the practice exams at least twice, take the exam seriously, and you will pass. The 65 is trying to flunk out as many 'tire-kickers' as possible, and they play 'hardball.' Many of the questions on the exam cannot be found in ANY prep book. That is why you need to overprepare if possible. But, the PASS THE 65 will get you where you need to go. Nice job Robert!

I purchased two other Series 65 study material from some of the major publishers and was met with overly technical information that was difficult to follow and did not capture my attention. After reading a short part of Robert Walker's material, I decided to give it a try. Walker understand what it's like to be an agent and he writes in a fun, humorous way in order to get this confusing material to sink in. He also used great scenerios to help explain how things work, like options, which until now I couldn't begin to tell you how they work. Every time I think about options now, I try to think about the guy at the bar who orders a Jack & Pepsi. After three weeks of studying every day, I passed the 65 with ease. I was so confident of my knowledge that after the first 20 questions in the exam, I knew I would pass. My final score was a 78%. No material will prepare you for 100% of the exam questions, which doesn't matter, because you only need a 70% to pass. Luckily for me I didn't have any questions that required a calculator or answer a question about options, but I was prepared for both. Do remember, there will always be questions you aren't prepared for, just know with this material you will be prepared to pass with more than 70% if you put forth the time. If you want a fun way to study for the Series 65, then this book is for you.

...if you don't know anything about the subject, you don't want to be bored to death, and you want to pass the 65 on the FIRST try. I can't say enough for the book. I tried the Dearborn materials, and they were nothing but dry and confusing, written by somebody "in the business", and who was obviously not able to organize and communicate in an effective way. Their materials are voluminous, like over 500 pages or so. This book is easy to read and actually entertaining at times, which helps, because let's face it, regulations are boring. Now, you have to remember, I am an attorney, I have a BA, an MS and a JD, and am working on an MBA as I write this. I don't consider myself the smartest guy in the world, but I'm no bum, either. I know how to learn, at least, and I know when materials hit the nail on the head, and when they don't. These materials are the best I've found, and I looked around for quite a while. Do you have to study? YES. It's NOT easy, but if you go through the materials, memorize what you're told to memorize, and take ALL of the practice tests and learn from them, you WILL PASS. I know people who failed. They used other materials. I turned them on to these materials, and they passed. There is no short cut to passing this bear of a test. Study a lot and hard. The secret is good materials like the Passthe65 (or the the Passthe6, and Passthe63, for that matter). I'm writing this because I have referred many people to the Passthe65 book, and want others to know how good the book is. I don't write reviews because I don't have the time. This is an exception, because it saved me time, and that's worth talking about. My suggestion is to forget Dearborn and the others, unless you just want to buy some more sample test questions from them (which I did...it's not really necessary unless you're a glutton for confidence-building, like I am, since you get a ton with the Passthe65), and get this book. You won't be sorry, and you may even laugh once in a while while you study this otherwise very boring subject (remember, I am a lawyer, so I know boring). If not, good luck.