Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Open Exam Prep

Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial ExamsThe path to becoming a certified financial professional is known for its difficulty, and finding high-quality, accessible study material shouldn't be the hardest part. Created by Ran Chen—an AI application enthusiast, Financial Advisor, and holder of the EA (Tax), Life Insurance, Series 6/63/65, and CFP® designations—this podcast was born from personal experience. Having navigated these challenging exams himself, Ran realized the need for better resources and created Open Exam Prep as a free solution for aspiring professionals. Each episode breaks down...

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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

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[SIE] 16, Corporate Bonds Fundamentals 24.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The definitions of par value, coupon rate, and maturity date for corporat...

[SIE] 15, Rights and Warrants 23.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The primary purpose of preemptive rights in protecting existing sharehold...

[SIE] 14, Types of Preferred Stock 22.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The key features of cumulative preferred stock and how dividend arrears a...

[SIE] 13, Preferred Stock Basics 21.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The dual nature of preferred stock as a hybrid security, blending feature...

[SIE] 12, Common Stock - Dividends and Splits 20.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The four key dates associated with cash dividend payments. - How to deter...

[SIE] 11, Common Stock Fundamentals 19.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The difference between statutory and cumulative voting rights. - Why comm...

[SIE] 10, Market Participants 18.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam exam. In this episode you will learn: - The distinct roles of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and marke...

[SIE] 9, The Underwriting Process 17.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The key differences between firm commitment and best efforts underwriting...

[SIE] 8, Types of Securities Offerings 16.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The difference between a primary offering (IPO) and a secondary offering...

[SIE] 7, Fiscal Policy 15.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The definition of fiscal policy as the government's tool for managing the...

[SIE] 6, Monetary Policy Tools 14.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - How the Federal Reserve uses open market operations by buying or selling...

[SIE] 5, The Federal Reserve System 13.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The decentralized structure of the Federal Reserve System, including the...

[SIE] 4, Business Cycles 12.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The four phases of the business cycle: expansion, peak, contraction, and...

[SIE] 3, Economic Indicators 11.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The difference between leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicato...

[SIE] 2, Primary vs Secondary Markets 10.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam exam. In this episode you will learn: - The core function of the primary market as the source of new capital...

[SIE] 1, Introduction to Capital Markets 09.12.2025

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental role of capital markets in connecting investors with busi...

[Investment] 10, Market Indices 11.04.2025

Dow Jones is price-weighted, while S&P 500 is value-weighted, reflecting different market aspects. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 9, Investment Policy Statement 11.04.2025

Guides investment decisions by outlining client objectives, risk tolerance, and constraints. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 27, Convertible Bonds 11.04.2025

Bonds convertible into predetermined shares, offering potential for equity upside. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 28, Property Valuation 11.04.2025

Uses net operating income and capitalization rate to determine property value. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 7, Security Regulations 11.04.2025

Governed by acts like the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934, regulating primary and secondary markets. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 8, Money Market Securities 11.04.2025

Include CDs, Treasury Bills, and commercial paper, each providing short-term liquidity with low risk. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 26, Preferred Stock 11.04.2025

Combines equity and debt features, providing fixed dividends without maturity dates. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 25, Bond Immunization 11.04.2025

Strategy that matches bond durations to investment time horizons to reduce interest rate risk. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/

[Investment] 5, Dividend Dates 11.04.2025

Ex-dividend date determines eligibility for dividends; stocks must be purchased before this date to qualify. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep....

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