Meet Garth Stefan — FINRA Exam Tutor
Meet Your Tutor
The person behind every passing score.
Garth Stefan
Founder & Lead Tutor
500+
Students Tutored
98%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
10+
Years of Experience
Licenses & Credentials
- Series 7 — General Securities Representative
- Series 6 — Investment Company & Variable Annuities
- Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent
- Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser
- SIE — Securities Industry Essentials
- Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law
"Most students don't fail because they're not smart enough. They fail because nobody showed them how to study the right way."
Garth Stefan founded Stefan Solutions after spending years working in the securities industry and watching talented candidates fail licensing exams not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked the right guidance. He built Stefan Solutions to change that, one student at a time.
With hands-on experience across equity and debt markets, options, and regulatory compliance, Garth brings real-world context to every concept on the exam. When he explains suitability or margin accounts, he's drawing from situations he's actually navigated, not just a textbook definition.
His teaching philosophy is simple: find where you're losing points, fix those gaps with targeted practice, and build the confidence to walk into the testing center ready. No wasted sessions, no generic study plans. Every student gets a personalized approach built around their timeline, their weak areas, and their learning style.
Teaching Philosophy
Diagnose first
Every engagement starts with understanding where you are. A quick diagnostic conversation and targeted practice questions reveal the specific topics and question types costing you points.
Real-world context
Concepts stick when they connect to how the industry actually works. Garth explains every topic through the lens of real securities practice, not just exam definitions.
No wasted sessions
Every session is built around closing your specific gaps. You won't spend time reviewing material you already know. Every session focuses on what moves the needle on your score.
Ready to work with Garth?
Book a free 15-minute consultation and find out exactly what it will take to pass your exam.