Can anyone tell me in real people terms what a series 6 and 7 is and what you can do once you have them?

Question

I Wikipedia'ed them both and it didn't really help me much. I would like to see if someone can explain what each one is, what they are used for and what kind of job I could use them in.

Answer 1

Series 6 is the exam you need to take to become a registered rep to sell securities, mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance.  

Series 7 is the exam you need to take to sell stocks.  

If you would like further information go to http://www.finra.org/index.htm