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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[Series 65] 28, Mutual Fund Costs 12b-1 Fees and Expenses 21.04.2026 3:41
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The key components of a mutual fund's expense ratio, including...
[Series 65] 27, Mutual Fund Structure and and Share Classes 20.04.2026 3:32
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to calculate a mutual fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) per sha...
[Series 65] 26, ADRs REITs and Other Equity Securities 19.04.2026 3:03
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) trade in U.S. dollars but...
[Series 65] 25, Equity Valuation Methods 18.04.2026 3:54
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The core distinction between fundamental analysis (evaluating...
[Series 65] 24, Preferred Stock Types and Features 17.04.2026 4:24
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That cumulative preferred stock requires issuers to pay all mi...
[Series 65] 23, Common Stock Fundamentals 16.04.2026 4:43
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The difference between statutory and cumulative voting rights...
[Series 65] 22, Bond Pricing Yields and Duration 15.04.2026 3:08
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental inverse relationship between bond prices and i...
[Series 65] 21, Municipal Bonds GO vs Revenue 14.04.2026 3:29
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - General Obligation (GO) bonds are backed by the issuer's full...
[Series 65] 20, Corporate Bonds Types and Features 13.04.2026 3:18
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Secured bonds are backed by specific assets (collateral), whil...
[Series 65] 19, Government Agency Securities 12.04.2026 1:57
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The key difference in government backing between GNMA (full fa...
[Series 65] 18, US Treasury Securities 11.04.2026 2:47
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The key maturity and interest payment differences between T-bi...
[Series 65] 17, Cash Equivalents and Money Market Instruments 10.04.2026 3:14
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The key features of Treasury Bills, including their risk-free...
[Series 65] 16, Currency Risk and Political Risk 09.04.2026 3:24
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That a strengthening U.S. dollar negatively impacts the return...
[Series 65] 15, Inflation Risk Liquidity Risk and Opportunity Cost 08.04.2026 3:10
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Inflation risk, or purchasing power risk, means an investment'...
[Series 65] 14, Interest Rate Risk and Reinvestment Risk 07.04.2026 3:21
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The inverse relationship between interest rates and existing b...
[Series 65] 13, Types of Risk Systematic vs Unsystematic 06.04.2026 3:41
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Systematic risk, also known as market risk, is non-diversifiab...
[Series 65] 12, Descriptive Statistics and Correlation 05.04.2026 3:34
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to differentiate between mean, median, and mode in a set o...
[Series 65] 11, NPV IRR and Internal Rate of Return 04.04.2026 3:24
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The Net Present Value (NPV) decision rule: Accept projects wit...
[Series 65] 10, Time Value of Money Calculations 03.04.2026 2:54
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The inverse relationship between discount rates and present va...
[Series 65] 9, Financial Ratios and Analysis 02.04.2026 3:37
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The current ratio measures short-term liquidity, while the qui...
[Series 65] 8, Financial Statements and Accounting Fundamentals 01.04.2026 3:40
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The purpose and key components of the income statement, includ...
[Series 65] 7, International Economics and Balance of Payments 31.03.2026 3:32
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How a strengthening U.S. dollar negatively impacts U.S. export...
[Series 65] 6, Interest Rates and Yield Curves 30.03.2026 3:06
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The inverse relationship between interest rates and bond price...
[Series 65] 5, Inflation Deflation and the Consumer Price Index 29.03.2026 4:05
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How the Series 65 exam tests the Consumer Price Index (CPI) an...
[Series 65] 4, Fiscal Policy and Government Spending 28.03.2026 3:15
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The core difference between fiscal policy (Congress/President)...
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