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Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F

Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F, is the Vice President of Product Development and Education for A.D. Banker & Company and is responsible for developing and maintaining the curriculum and learning tools used in insurance licensing and FINRA training courses, both live and online, delivered nationally. Barb has been in the insurance education and training industry since 1991. She has a B.S. in Education from Eastern Michigan University and a Certificate in Distance Education from Indiana University. She is an Associate Trainer for the International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT) and holds the CDEI designation (Certified Distance Education Instructor) from the International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC).

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How to Pass the Life and Health Insurance Exam on the First Attempt!

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on January 17, 2020

How do I get a Life and Health insurance license?

The insurance industry is state regulated which means that the...

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How to Pass your Licensing Exam on the First Attempt

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on December 12, 2019

This guide will help you understand how you need to study to put yourself in the best position to pass your licensing...

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How to get a Series 63 License

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on September 17, 2019

The Series 63 is the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (USASLE). In most states, passing this exam is a...

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What can I do with a Series 63 License?

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on September 16, 2019

What can I do with a Series 63 license?

The short answer is … nothing. The Series 63 license by itself does not permit a...

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Introducing the Texas Adjuster Online Course

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on July 9, 2019

We are excited to announce two new Texas Adjuster Online Licensing Courses to our lineup. The Texas Independent “All...

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Do Investment Adviser Representatives (IAR) need Continuing Education?

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on April 15, 2019

What is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR)?

An Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) is any partner,...

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What is the difference between the Series 63, 65, and 66?

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on April 11, 2019

If you are new to the securities industry, you are most likely confused about the various licensing examination...

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Getting Started in the Securities Industry: Preparing for the SIE Exam

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on October 2, 2018

Step 1 – The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Beginning October 1, 2018, those looking to become registered as...

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Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Basics

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on September 28, 2018

What is the Securities Industry Essentials exam (SIE)?

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Securities Industry Essentials for Universities

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on May 22, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is being implemented as an entry-level exam testing knowledge of basic...

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