This series of podcast is designed to help in the preparation to take the Series 7 examination. The Series 7 examination is necessary to enter the US financial services industry as a financial consultant. This audio series and the companion site www.series7podcast.com is designed for the training of financial professionals preparing for the series 7 examination. The podcast will contain short audio segments of key concepts necessary to pass the series 7 examination as well as written material which is to be studied. Both the audio portion and the written portion are designed to be used in conjunction for your preparation to take the series 7 examinations. Your success is assured, if you follow the step-by-step instructions contained in this website and are diligent in your study and have normal intelligence. In addition this podcast will occasionally interview individuals or present topics that would enhance the understanding of the financial markets.