Series 65 Salary 2026: How Much Do Financial Advisors & IARs REALLY Make?
Jul 2, 2026
What can you really earn with a Series 65 license? This video breaks down the salary potential for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) in 2026, based on the latest data. We cover the full salary range from entry-level to senior roles, explore top career paths like RIA advisor and wealth manager, and explain why the job market for financial advisors is projected to grow 3x faster than the national average.
In this guide, you'll learn about:
- Median Salary & Top-Tier Earnings
- Salary Progression at an RIA Firm
- The Lucrative Path of a Wealth Manager
- Economics of Starting Your Own RIA
- The Future: Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based Models
- Job Growth Projections Through 2034
Read the full article here: https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/series-65-career-salary-2026
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:07 - Scene 1
0:45 - Scene 2
1:22 - Scene 3
1:56 - Scene 4
2:28 - Scene 5
3:00 - Scene 6
3:34 - Next steps
Recommended study resources:
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- Kaplan Series 65 License Exam Manual, 12th Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078825327?tag=openexamprep-20
- Series 65 Study Guide 2025 – 2026: Your All-in-One Prep to Success with Practice Questions, Detailed Explanations, and Expert Strategies: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFB4F26P?tag=openexamprep-20
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