How do I get licensed in fixed income ?

Hello All,

How would I go about getting licensed as a fixed-income advisor?

Also, how difficult is it to set up a company to take on clients and take positions for them?

I'm considering going pro and starting a little bond trading house.

Thanks, Keith :^)
Non-professional - not licensed - not qualified to give advice - opinion only

 

series 65 minimum

 

Series 7 first?

 

Series 65, don’t need a series 7.

 

For the said Series 65, which literature is recommended for self-study to take the exam?

 

The following seems to be one of the best exam prep resources, costs $205:
https://securitiesce.com/series-65/

 

But with a Series 65 certification one cannot work on his/her own, rather needs to be employed at a firm, if I get the Series 65 FAQ right:

 

Anybody know what certification/license one needs to work as a professional "portfolio manager" or "investment manager" or "hedge fund manager"?
Ie. legally managing other people's investment/trading acccounts, funds.

 

This page lists many such financial jobs like "Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM)":
https://resumecat.com/blog/portfolio-manager-certifications
1. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2. Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
3. Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM)
4. Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
5. Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
6. Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
7. Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC)
8. Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM)
9. Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM)
10. Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)

 

Just buy a study guide on Ebay for $19.99. Anyone who can walk and chew gum at the same time can pass the series 65.