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 6] 4, Breakpoints and Sales Charge Reductions 10.02.2026

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 Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The definition of mutual fund breakpoints and how they reduce sales...

[Series 6] 3, Mutual Fund Share Classes 09.02.2026

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 Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The key differences between Class A, B, and C mutual fund shares. -...

[Series 6] 2, Open-End vs Closed-End Funds 08.02.2026

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 Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - How open-end funds continuously issue and redeem shares directly wit...

[Series 6] 1, Introduction to Investment Companies 07.02.2026

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 Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The three types of investment companies defined by the Investment Co...

[SIE] 60, Suitability and Regulation Best Interest 06.02.2026

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 components of a customer investment profile. - How Regulation Bes...

[SIE] 59, Registration and Licensing 05.02.2026

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 purpose and key information required on Form U4, including the 5...

[SIE] 58, FINRA and SRO Regulation 04.02.2026

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 distinction between the government authority of the SEC and the self-...

[SIE] 57, SEC and Securities Laws 03.02.2026

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 difference between the Securities Act of 1933 (primary market) an...

[SIE] 56, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 02.02.2026

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: - Learn the key differences between the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIO...

[SIE] 55, Customer Protection Violations 01.02.2026

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 churning and how it is identified based on a client's o...

[SIE] 54, Insider Trading 31.01.2026

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: - What defines information as both "material" and "non-public." - The...

[SIE] 53, Market Manipulation 30.01.2026

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: - Understanding the "pump and dump" scheme where false hype is used to...

[SIE] 52, Trade Settlement and Clearing 29.01.2026

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 trade settlement and the standard T+1 cycle for most se...

[SIE] 51, Order Qualifiers and Execution 28.01.2026

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 fundamental difference between time-based qualifiers like Day an...

[SIE] 50, Order Types 27.01.2026

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 certainty of execution (market order) and certaint...

[SIE] 49, Margin Accounts - Maintenance and Calls 26.01.2026

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 core formula for calculating equity in a long margin account. - How t...

[SIE] 48, Margin Accounts - Basics 25.01.2026

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 function of a margin account and the concept of leverage. - The diffe...

[SIE] 47, Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans 24.01.2026

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 key differences between 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans based on e...

[SIE] 46, Traditional and Roth IRAs 23.01.2026

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: - Understand the fundamental tax difference: Traditional IRAs are pre-tax w...

[SIE] 45, Customer Account Types - Business and Fiduciary 22.01.2026

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 specific documentation required to open corporate, partnership, and t...

[SIE] 44, Customer Account Types - Individual and Joint 21.01.2026

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 defining characteristics of an individual brokerage account. - How as...

[SIE] 43, Alternative Investments 20.01.2026

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: - What defines a hedge fund, including its aggressive strategies and "2 and...

[SIE] 42, Direct Participation Programs 19.01.2026

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 structure and purpose of Direct Participation Programs (DPPs). - The...

[SIE] 41, REITs 18.01.2026

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 "75-75-90" rule for a REIT to maintain its tax-advantaged status. - H...

[SIE] 40, Options - Max Gain, Max Loss, Breakeven 17.01.2026

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 to calculate breakeven for call options by adding the premium to the...

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