Pass the 66: A Training Guide for the NASAA Series 66 Exam [Paperback]

Robert Walker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pass the 66 | Publication Date: September 16, 2008

This must-have book guides you through the intricacies of the Series 66 exam. Walker takes the exam
apart piece by piece, and explains terms and concepts with a sense of humor and ease not found in
other exam guides. He shows you, step-by-step, how not to be misled by the questions. In addition
to practice questions liberally sprinkled throughout its lessons, Pass the 66 includes two complete
100-question practice finals, a detailed table of contents, a review checklist, and a handy glossary.
Once you've finished this book, you will be able to take the test with confidence!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Robert Walker, a professional trainer who specializes in the NASD/NASAA Series 63, 65/66, 6, and
7 exams, has written this book for those who are about to brave the Series 66 examination. Armed
with an M.F.A. in writing and a B.A. in English, Walker has managed to translate Securities-ese into
plain English, with a liberal dash of humor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: First Books; 1st edition (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912301783
• ISBN-13: 978-0912301785
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,202,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You can do better, April 12, 2009

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J. Chan "Princess" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pass the 66: A Training Guide for the NASAA Series 66 Exam (Paperback)

I got the Pass the 7 book from this series and thought it was great, so I decided to go for it with the Pass the 66 for my next test.

If you got the Pass the 7 book, you pretty much have most of the text for the Pass the 66 book. It is just reordered.

I would go with a different resource for your series 66. This did not feel very complete and there were other references he recommended that we check in the book.

To be fair, I did pass using only this book as a reference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It's a supplement at best...., October 2, 2009

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Jackie M. (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pass the 66: A Training Guide for the NASAA Series 66 Exam (Paperback)

I purchased this study manual while preparing for the 66, and I would call it a supplement at best. I had the study materials from another company so I was able to compare. Robert Walker's book is a quick read and is in plain english, but there are many granular facts and concepts that he does not provide in this text. There are some things that he can at times over complicate. Did it help me clarify some topics, sure. Would I recommend that you use this as your only study manual for the 66, absolutely not. I did pass my 66, but I feel that it was the overall program of the other company that helped me pass rather than this manual.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is it actually possible to smile (and even laugh) while studying for the Series 66?, September 4, 2009

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James F. Mohar "Big Mo from Chicago" (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pass the 66: A Training Guide for the NASAA Series 66 Exam (Paperback)

First, a disclaimer: I'm only about 10% into Pass the 66. That said, I'm sufficiently impressed that I believe author Robert Walker won't disappoint as I go through the text.

A few years ago, I ordered the Series 65 study materials through a more conventional publishing house. It cost well over $100 and bored the hell out of me. Although I believe I'm pretty disciplined by nature, the day-to-day demands of my investment practice gave me sufficient excuse to leave this first purchase on my credenza shelf, where it sat . . . and sat . . . and sat.

Walker takes a more down-to-earth and conversational approach in his presentation. Granted, the study material is still the study material but, from the visually-friendly text format, occasional cartoon character, and easy writing style sprinkled with humor and wit, I HAVE been able to stay on task and read Pass the 66 since turning the first page last week.

It's just one of those things that, if it feels right in the gut, even from the get-go, then it probably IS right.

Finally, I should also mention that Pass the 66 is priced under $50 which, by rough approximation, makes the buyer's cost about one-third that of the conventional texts. And, being in the money business myself, what's not to like about this?