FINRA Series 6

Tutor directory

I held FINRA Series 7, 6, 24, 65, and 4 in management roles with broker/dealers (Fidelity) and wealth managers (Athena Capital, Windrose Advisors). I managed broker/dealer & RIA operations, trading, and client services, with deep knowledge of investments across all asset classes.

Securities Pre-licensing Trainer and Coach for the SIE Series 7, 6, 63, 65 and 66

Tim Ford, CFP®, is a full-time FINRA exam tutor who makes complex topics simple and practical. Known for clear analogies and real-world examples, he helps students connect exam concepts to their actual roles. His strategic, exam-focused approach builds confidence and teaches students how to think through questions the way test writers expect.

My experience in the financial industry spans a period of over 30 years including positions in sales, management and training. I have taken and passed (on the first try) the Series 3, 6, 7, 24, 53, 63 and 65. Throughout my career I have provided extensive training and tutoring on the SIE, Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65 and 66.

I bring many years experience as a financial professional and college lecturer. Formerly a Series 7 professional with Charles Schwab, Barclays and Putnam Investments. My teaching approach is tailored to your needs.

I have been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and have taken, passed, and tutored for the SIE exam, Series 6, 7, 24, 4, 53, 27, 65, and 66 exams.  I custom-tailor my teaching style to the student, with interactive whiteboard, word associations, and real-world examples. I keep it SIMPLE to follow.

Dr. Chandra P. Joshi is a university professor, engineering physicist, engineering and research consultant, and experienced professional tutor with a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics.

He provides personalized tutoring in engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, and professional and standardized exam preparation. His teaching approach focuses on making difficult concepts understandable by breaking them into clear principles, visual explanations, and step-by-step problem-solving methods.

Dr. Joshi works with high school, college, graduate, and adult learners, including students preparing for challenging technical courses and professional examinations. He is especially effective at identifying gaps in prerequisite knowledge and building a structured learning plan around each student's individual needs.

His tutoring philosophy is simple: understand the concept first, learn how to apply it, and then practice until you can solve problems independently.

Areas of support include:

Engineering and engineering fundamentals Physics and applied physics Mathematics and calculus Statistics and data analysis Technical and quantitative problem-solving Standardized and professional exam preparation Structured study plans and exam strategies

Whether a student is trying to strengthen fundamentals, improve a course grade, or prepare for an important exam, Dr. Joshi provides patient, systematic, and results-focused instruction designed to build both understanding and confidence.