TUTORING
Need additional help passing a FINRA or NASAA exam? Hiring a tutor can be one of the most valuable investments you’ll ever make. If a career opportunity depends on you passing a financial licensing exam, professional assistance can be the difference between a job and unemployment.
If you’re interested in learning more about Basic Wisdom’s tutoring services and building a custom tutoring plan, please fill out our tutoring questionnaire. This will allow me to learn more about your situation, challenges, and goals. Within 1 business day, you’ll receive a response.
If you’re confident you want to book a tutoring session, please use our online calendar. You can book a tutoring session directly with Brandon Rith (see more below). Our system requires prepayment for the tutoring session, although I do not charge cancellation fees.
For more information on tutoring, please visit the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Licenses covered: SIE + Series 6 / 7 / 9 / 63 / 65 / 66
Format: Online only
Cost: $150 per hour
Book a consultation or tutoring session: My calendar
Let us learn more about you: Tutoring questionnaire
Questions: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
My background
Brandon Rith
Cost: $150 per hour
Years of experience teaching: 18+ years
Teaching style: Facilitator (see Brandon’s videos)
Exams supported: SIE + Series 6, 7, 9, 63, 65, 66
Accolades:
Author of Achievable’s SIE, Series 6, 7, 9, 63, 65, & 66 programs
Fidelity Investments Coach of the Year Nominee
#1 ranked Fidelity licensing facilitator (2015-2016)
Over 5,000 successful students in 18 years
Numerous client testimonials
Brandon Rith is the founder and lead instructor of Basic Wisdom, a financial education company focused on FINRA and NASAA exam prep. He began tutoring while earning his B.S. in Finance from Florida State University, graduating in 2007 with multiple Dean’s List honors.
Brandon spent over a decade at Fidelity Investments (2007–2018), serving in roles such as securities trader, inheritor services specialist, and team supervisor. Most notably, he was a top-rated Licensing Facilitator for exams like the Series 7, 63, and 66, earning a 100% top-box rating from learners between 2016 and 2018. In 2017, he became Delivery Experience Lead, overseeing Fidelity’s enterprise licensing program for 2,000+ employees annually.
After leaving the securities industry Brandon launched Basic Wisdom full-time in 2018. He created the study programs for Achievable (SIE + Series 6, 7, 9, 63, 65, 66), which included learning manuals, thousands of practice questions & explanations, instructional videos, visual aids, and podcasts. Today, Brandon runs a YouTube channel with 6,000+ subscribers and continues to teach, tutor, and build learning content for licensing candidates across the country.