FINRA Series 4 Principal Level Exam Prep Training Course & Study Materials
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FINRA Series 4 Principal Level Exam Prep Training Course & Study Materials
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Learn MoreExam Details
Everything you need to know about the exam before you register and start your preparation journey.
125
Multiple-Choice Questions
3h 15m
Time to Complete
72%
Passing Score Required
$155
Exam Cost
What is the Series 4 Exam?
The Series 4 exam, the Registered Options Principal Qualification Exam (OP), assesses the competency of an entry-level principal to perform their job as a registered options principal.
Function 1: Supervise the Opening of New Options Accounts
- Account Documentation
- Review completeness and accuracy of new account forms
- Understand account types: individual, joint, IRA, trust, fiduciary
- Disclosure and Compliance
- Ensure delivery of Options Disclosure Documents (ODD)
- Verify margin disclosures and portfolio margining requirements
- Suitability and Approval
- Evaluate customer trading objectives and risk tolerance
- Approve uncovered options accounts based on net equity and strategy
- Verification and Agreements
- Confirm signed options agreements and discretionary account approvals
Function 2: Supervise Options Account Activities
- Recommendations and Suitability
- Review strategies for alignment with customer profiles
- Monitor sales activities and ensure best interest obligations
- Margin Supervision
- Confirm margin calculations and adherence to requirements
- Oversee portfolio margining and mark-to-market practices
- Risk and Exposure
- Evaluate profit/loss scenarios, breakeven points, and tax implications
- Monitor contract adjustments due to corporate actions
- Complaint Handling
- Investigate customer complaints and ensure proper documentation
- Comply with reporting and retention requirements
Function 3: Supervise General Options Trading
- Trade Monitoring
- Oversee order routing, execution, and exercise notices
- Manage assignment allocation methods and customer notifications
- Exception Reviews
- Monitor for large positions, Regulation SHO compliance, and best execution
- Identify and address prohibited trading practices
- Error Correction
- Supervise cancel/rebill procedures and error accounts
- Market Access
- Authorize customer access and enforce credit/risk controls
Function 4: Supervise Options Communications
- Telemarketing Oversight
- Enforce time-of-day restrictions and do-not-call compliance
- Retail Communications
- Review and approve retail communications and trading program materials
- Ensure proper disclosures and worksheet standards
Function 5: Implement Practices and Adhere to Regulatory Requirements
- Policies and Procedures
- Maintain written supervisory procedures (WSPs)
- Ensure compliance with firm and regulatory standards
- Regulatory Reporting
- Monitor for rule changes and update practices accordingly
- Oversee internal controls and audit readiness
Function 6: Supervise Associated Persons and Personnel Management Activities
- Training and Supervision
- Ensure proper licensing and continuing education
- Monitor daily activities and conduct reviews
- Conduct and Ethics
- Address violations and promote ethical behavior
- Maintain supervisory records and personnel files