2026 NASAA (administered by FINRA) Blueprint Calibrated
Series 65 Study Hours Calculator & Domain Planner
Enter your background and weekly availability to calculate your total Series 65 study hours and exact domain-by-domain hour budget.
Your Series 65 Study Profile
12 hrs / week
5 hrs/wk (Light)12 hrs/wk (Working Pro)30 hrs/wk (Full-Time)
Total Hours
85h
Study Weeks
8 wks
Ready By
Dec 19, 2026
Recommended Hours by Series 65 Blueprint Domain
85 hrs totalEconomic Factors and Business Information (Macro, Financial Statements)
Blueprint Weight: 15% · ~5h lessons + ~8h adaptive MCQs
13 hrs
Investment Vehicle Characteristics (Equities, Debt, Derivatives, Pooled)
Blueprint Weight: 20% · ~7h lessons + ~10h adaptive MCQs
17 hrs
Client Investment Recommendations and Strategies (Portfolio Theory, Tax, Retirement)
Blueprint Weight: 30% · ~10h lessons + ~16h adaptive MCQs
26 hrs
Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines, Including Prohibition on Unethical Business Practices
Blueprint Weight: 35% · ~12h lessons + ~18h adaptive MCQs
30 hrs