how long is a series 6 good for 
the finra series 6 license is valid for the duration of your employment with a finra member firm as long as you remain registered and in good standing with finra if you leave the firm or your registration lapses your series 6 license will no longer be valid after two years an individual who holds a series 6 license must complete a certain number of continuing education ce credits in order to renew their license the number of ce credits required for renewal depends on the specific requirements of the state in which the individual is licensed in general continuing education is required to ensure that registered representatives stay up to date on the latest developments in the securities industry and maintain their knowledge and skills completing ce credits can also help individuals maintain their professional licenses and stay in compliance with regulatory requirements the bottom linethe finra series 6 is a securities license that allows an individual to act as a registered representative and sell mutual funds variable annuities and unit investment trusts uits to obtain a series 6 license an individual must pass the series 6 examination which is administered by the financial industry regulatory authority finra the series 6 exam covers topics such as types of securities regulatory agencies and investment risks it is typically taken by individuals who are starting careers in the securities industry and who want to sell these types of investment products 