Series 65 or Series 7/Series 66 Examination Waivers for CIMA® Designees - State-by-State List

Sep 25, 2026

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Series 65 and Series 7/Series 66 examination waivers for CIMA® designees are listed by U.S. state, indicating whether waivers are granted for CIMA holders in good standing or on a case-by-case basis. The table also notes specific conditions such as not registering IAR. For each state, phone contact information and corresponding state securities regulators’ website links are provided to support verification and follow-up. Information is dated August 2017.

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Waivers Overview

Waivers Granted for CIMA Designees in Good Standing

Waivers Granted for CIMA Designees on a Case-by-Case Basis

State Securities Regulators Contact Links

[www.investmentsandwealth.org](www.investmentsandwealth.org) Series 65 or Series 7/Series 66 Examination Waivers for CIMA® Designees (Date of information is August 2017; Investments & Wealth Institute cannot guarantee its accuracy and suggests contacting your state securities regulator to confirm.) States that waive Series 65 and Series 7/Series 66 combination examination testing for Certi ed Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) license holders are indicated below. State Alaska Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Waivers Granted for CIMA Designees in Good Standing Yes No No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Does not register IAR Waivers Granted for CIMA Designeeson a Case-by-Case Basis Yes No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes Phone Number 907-465-2521 334-242-2984 602-542-4242 501-324-9260 916-445-7205 303-894-2320 860-240-8230 302-577-8424 202-727-8000 850-410-9500 404-656-3920 808-586-2744 208-332-8004 217-782-2256 317-232-6681 515-281-4441 785-296-3307 502-573-3390 225-925-4512 207-624-8551 410-576-6360 617-727-3548 517-241-6356 State Securities Regulators Website [www.dced.state.ak.us/bsc/secur.htm](www.dced.state.ak.us/bsc/secur.htm)[ ](www.dced.state.ak.us/bsc/secur.htm)[www.asc.state.al.us/](www.asc.state.al.us/)[ ](www.asc.state.al.us/)[www.azcc.gov/divisions/securities](www.azcc.gov/divisions/securities)[ ](www.azcc.gov/divisions/securities)[www.securities.arkansas.gov/](www.securities.arkansas.gov/) [www.corp.ca.gov](www.corp.ca.gov)[ ](www.corp.ca.gov)[www.dora.state.co.us/securities](www.dora.state.co.us/securities)[ ](www.dora.state.co.us/securities)[www.ct.gov/dob](www.ct.gov/dob)[ ](www.ct.gov/dob)[www.state.de.us/securities/index.htm](www.state.de.us/securities/index.htm)[ ](www.state.de.us/securities/index.htm)[www.disr.washingtondc.gov](www.disr.washingtondc.gov) [www. ofr.com](www. ofr.com)[ ](www. ofr.com)[www.sos.state.ga.us/securities/](www.sos.state.ga.us/securities/)[ ](www.sos.state.ga.us/securities/)[www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/sec](www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/sec)[ ](www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/sec)[http:// nance.idaho.gov/](http:// nance.idaho.gov/)[ ](http:// nance.idaho.gov/)[www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/](www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/)[ ](www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/)[securities/](securities/)[ ](securities/)[www.in.gov/sos/securities/index.htm](www.in.gov/sos/securities/index.htm)[ ](www.in.gov/sos/securities/index.htm)[www.iid.state.ia.us/ia_securities_bureau/](www.iid.state.ia.us/ia_securities_bureau/)[ ](www.iid.state.ia.us/ia_securities_bureau/)[index.asp](index.asp) [www.securities.state.ks.us](www.securities.state.ks.us) [www.kfi.ky.gov](www.kfi.ky.gov)[ ](www.kfi.ky.gov)[www.ofi.state.la.us/index.htm](www.ofi.state.la.us/index.htm)[ ](www.ofi.state.la.us/index.htm)[www.state.me.us/pfr/sec/sec_index.htm](www.state.me.us/pfr/sec/sec_index.htm)[ ](www.state.me.us/pfr/sec/sec_index.htm)[www.oag.state.md.us/securities/index.htm](www.oag.state.md.us/securities/index.htm)[ ](www.oag.state.md.us/securities/index.htm)[www.state.ma.us/sec/sct/sctidx.htm](www.state.ma.us/sec/sct/sctidx.htm)[ ](www.state.ma.us/sec/sct/sctidx.htm)[www.michigan.gov/o s](www.michigan.gov/o s) INVESTMENTS & WEALTH INSTITUTE is a service mark of Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. doing business as Investments & Wealth Institute. CIMA®, CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST®, CIMC®, CPWA®, and CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR® are registered certification marks of Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. doing business as Investments & Wealth Institute. © 2017 Investments & Wealth Instit

FAQs

Which examinations are covered by the waiver list for CIMA designees?

The document addresses waivers related to Series 65 and the combination of Series 7/Series 66 examinations for CIMA® designees.

How does the document distinguish states that grant waivers for CIMA holders?

It separates states that grant waivers for CIMA designees in good standing from those that grant waivers on a case-by-case basis.

What additional information is provided for each state beyond waiver status?

For each state, the document provides phone numbers and links to the state securities regulator’s website for confirmation.

Sep 25, 2026

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