Does the Commonwealth of Virginia allow investment advisor representatives to substitute professional designations for the Series 65, Series 66, and Series 7 examinations?
A. Yes. The investment advisor representative must hold currently and in good standing one of the following professional designations. The designations are CFP (Certified Financial Planner), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), PFS (Personal Financial Specialist), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and CIC (Chartered Investment Counselor). Add hyperlink for address and/or website. 8. Do I have to retake the series 66 and 7 or 65 examinations over as an investment advisor representative if the examination result is over 2 years old and I have been out of business for more than 2 years? A. Yes. If you have not been registered as an investment advisor representative in Virginia or in another state in the last 2 years (from the date of the application) and have no professional designation, you must take either the Series 65 or the Series 66 and Series 7 and receive a passing score.
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