How to Pass the Series 24 Exam: Principal License Guide
Last updated June 2026. This article answers the specific questions candidates search for when preparing for Series 24 exams.
What the Series 24 Covers
If you are preparing for the Series 24, you probably have specific questions about what the exam covers, how hard it is, and the best way to study. This article addresses those questions directly.
This section covers what the series 24 covers. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
The 10-Week Series 24 Study Plan
This section covers the 10-week series 24 study plan. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Supervision Is the Core
This section covers supervision is the core. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Practice-First Method
This section covers practice-first method. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
Premium Practice Tests: Pros and Cons
This section covers premium practice tests: pros and cons. For the full exam breakdown, see our complete exam guide library.
FAQ
FAQ
Plan for 110–160 hours over 8–12 weeks. It is one of the most challenging FINRA exams.
Yes. You must hold the Series 7 (or equivalent) before taking the Series 24.
Yes. The Series 24 qualifies you as a general securities principal, which includes branch management.
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Claude Newman
New York, USSecurities licensing writer
Claude worked in broker-dealer supervision and licensing support roles and now writes about principal exams, compliance workflows, and practice readiness.
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