The General Securities Principal Exam, commonly referred to as the Series 24 Exam, is administered by the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which qualifies a registered individual to supervise or manage branch activities such as corporate securities, REITs, variable contracts, and venture capital; a general principal may also approve advertising and sales literature, including communications regarding municipal securities. The exam covers topics such as supervision of investment banking, trading, customer accounts, and the primary/secondary markets.
A Series 24 License does not qualify an individual to function as a:
The Series 24 Exam is made up of 150 questions. Candidates will have up to 3½ hours to take the exam. 70% (105 correct answers) is considered a passing grade.
| Test Breakdown | # of Questions | % of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Supervision of Investment Banking Activities | 33 | 22% |
| Supervision of Trading and Market Making Activities | 31 | 20.66% |
| Supervision of Brokerage Office Operations | 29 | 19.33% |
| Sales Supervision; General Supervision of Employees; Regulatory Framework of FINRA | 43 | 28.66% |
| Compliance with Financial Responsibility Rules | 14 | 9.33% |