Series 7 Sponsorship in 2026: What's Changed
In 2026, more firms than ever are actively recruiting and sponsoring candidates — including remote-friendly broker-dealers that didn't exist a decade ago.
3,700+
FINRA-Registered Firms
50,000+
New Reps Sponsored/Year
All 50
States Covered
Major Wirehouses Sponsoring in 2026
1
Edward Jones
Consistently the #1 recruiter of new financial advisors in the US. Sponsors thousands of new candidates annually and covers all exam fees.
2
Merrill Lynch (Bank of America)
The MLADP sponsors candidates through a rigorous 3-year training program with access to Bank of America's massive client referral network.
3
Morgan Stanley
The FAA program provides structured Series 7 sponsorship with access to Morgan Stanley's institutional research platform.
In 2026, the opportunity to find Series 7 sponsorship has never been greater. The question isn't whether you can find a sponsor — it's which sponsor is right for you.
