do i need a series 79 if i have a series 24 
yes a series 79 exam is one of the prerequisites that must be taken before passing a series 24 exam you could also obtain an sie and a series 7 an sie and a series 57 an sie and a series 82 and an sie and a series 86 and 87 you could also forgo the sie and a complement and sit for the series 16 as a standalone prerequisite if you have only the series 79 and the sie then the principal registration you would be able to acquire would be investment banking principal bp 1the bottom linethe series 24 exam is a difficult exam that requires substantial prerequisites before a candidate can sit for the exam a candidate needs to be sponsored by a finra member or other applicable self regulatory organization those who decide to pursue the exam do so in order to regulate compliance for advertising market making trading and underwriting 