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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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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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Series 7 Exam Restructure: Everything You Need to Know

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on February 13, 2018

Beginning October 1, 2018, prospective securities industry professionals looking to become registered with a firm at the...

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Series 6 Exam Restructure: Everything You Need to Know

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on February 13, 2018

Beginning October 1, 2018, prospective securities industry professionals looking to become registered with a firm at the...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on January 24, 2018

Beginning on October 1, 2018, those looking to become registered as a securities industry professional will have to pass...

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The Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE)

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on October 3, 2017

It is certainly not “breaking news” that FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) will introduce a securities...

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8 Things to Know for Test Day

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on November 28, 2016

This is it, the moment you have been preparing for – the State Exam. Once you are checked-in at the test center, there is...

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What to Expect on Test Day

by Barb Gavitt, ITP, SILA-F on October 21, 2016

You have worked hard, followed the your study plan, studied the content, watched the videos, taken practice tests, and ...

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