Knopman Marks vs Securities Training Corporation (STC)
Side-by-side comparison for securities licensing candidates: features, pricing, and CHART scores from the published rubric.
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Key takeaways
- In our CHART rubric, Knopman Marks scores 2.9 / 4 and Securities Training Corporation (STC) scores 2.9 / 4.
- Both prepare you for all five exams: the SIE and Series 7, 63, 65, and 66.
- We evaluated Knopman Marks hands-on inside the platform and Securities Training Corporation (STC) from documentation and candidate reports, since no trial was available.
At a glance
| Feature | Knopman Marks | Securities Training Corporation (STC) |
|---|---|---|
| CHART score | 2.9/ 4 | 2.9/ 4 |
| Price range | $200 to $1,110 per exam (Gold through Diamond) | $103 to $576 per exam (Standard through Premier Plus; combo packages to $966) |
| Exams covered | SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66 | SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66 |
| Practice questions | Not published per exam (the free SIE demo exposes a 288-question sample) | Not published per exam (the iOS app advertises 1,000+ practice questions) |
| Pass guarantee | None at any tier | Refund on Premier and Premier Plus only: requires a 75 percent Green Light exam score, completed progress exams, and a 75 percent finals average (score report required) |
| Mobile app | Native iOS companion app for enrolled students (offline lectures and flashcards); Android unclear | Native iOS app (Exam Prep by STC), rated 3.62/5; no SIE or Series 65 support; Android unclear |
| Free trial | Free SIE demo course on their training platform: sample units, the full quiz builder, and flashcards; textbook locked | None (discontinued as of July 2026); sample questions on exam info pages only |
| Full review | Knopman Marks review → | Securities Training Corporation (STC) review → |
Exam-by-exam breakdown
How Knopman Marks and Securities Training Corporation (STC) stack up for each exam, from our research dossiers and the published CHART scores.
Is Knopman Marks or STC better for the SIE?
All SIE prep courses →Two firm-training names. STC's entry is far cheaper and its hotline comes at every tier; Knopman's free demo lets you try before buying and its platform is more modern. Guarantee-seekers note STC has one at Premier and Knopman has none.
Is Knopman Marks or STC better for the Series 7?
All Series 7 prep courses →STC's benchmark finals versus Knopman's benchmark support. Prices converge at the top, where STC Premier Plus and Knopman's upper tiers both mean live classes. Choose by what you trust more: the practice exams or the people.
Is Knopman Marks or STC better for the Series 63?
All Series 63 prep courses →STC covers the 63 at nearly half Knopman's entry, and Knopman's advantages matter least on a short exam.
Is Knopman Marks or STC better for the Series 65?
All Series 65 prep courses →Both earn realism praise on this series, which is rare. STC is cheaper at every tier and adds the guarantee at Premier; Knopman offers the deeper human support. Retakers picking on practice quality can justify either.
Is Knopman Marks or STC better for the Series 66?
All Series 66 prep courses →The same close fight as the 65. STC's mid tier with the guarantee is the value play; Knopman's one-roof 7-plus-66 pathway with faculty access is the support play.
About the author
Brennan KolarSenior Financial Analyst · Founder & Lead Researcher
Brennan Kolar is a Senior Financial Analyst and the founder of the Atlas Index family of research sites, including Atlas CPA Index and Atlas Securities Index. He built the CHART methodology to make exam-prep comparisons transparent: every score traces to a published rubric, and every factual claim carries a source.
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