Series 7 and Series 63 Combined Study Plan: Pass Both Exams
Last updated June 2026. This article answers the specific questions candidates search for when preparing for Series 7 and Series 63 exams.
Why Take Both Together
If you are preparing for the Series 7 or Series 63, you probably have specific questions about what the exam covers, how hard it is, and the best way to study. This article addresses those questions directly.
This section covers why take both together. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Combined 12-Week Study Plan
This section covers combined 12-week study plan. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Where the Exams Overlap
This section covers where the exams overlap. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Scheduling Strategy
This section covers scheduling strategy. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
FAQ
FAQ
Most candidates take them sequentially: Series 7 first, then Series 63 a few weeks later. The knowledge builds naturally since regulation concepts overlap.
Plan for 12–16 weeks total. Study for the Series 7 first (8–12 weeks), then add 2–4 weeks for Series 63-specific state law content.
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Sonia Hoffman
Austin, USAdviser exam writer
Sonia worked in investment adviser operations and licensing support and now writes about state-law exams, adviser rules, and practice strategy for Series 63, 65, and 66 candidates.
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