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Unlock Your CIRO Proficiency – FREE CIRE Prep Until May 31

If you are planning a career in Canadian securities, this is your moment. For a limited time, My Advisor Group Canada (MAG) is offering the CIRE Proficiency Course completely free when you register before May 31 and use code NEWCIRO at checkout.

This is your chance to get exam‑ready for CIRO’s new Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) without paying a cent for high‑quality prep.

What Is CIRO’s New Proficiency Path?

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is rolling out a new, assessment‑centric proficiency model for investment dealer registrants starting January 1, 2026. Instead of mandatory pre‑exam courses, CIRO focuses on targeted exams that directly test the knowledge and skills you need on the job.

For most aspiring investment professionals, three key exams matter most:

• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) – your new baseline exam for industry rules, ethics, and regulatory foundations.

• Retail Securities Exam (RSE) – for those who want to advise and trade for retail clients as Registered Representatives.

• Institutional Securities Exam (ISE) – for those who want to focus on institutional markets and sophisticated counterparties.

These exams replace the old path that relied on courses like the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) as mandatory prerequisites.

MAG’s CIRO‑Aligned Course Structure

My Advisor Group Canada has designed its CIRO preparation around the official exam syllabi so you are studying exactly what CIRO expects – nothing more, nothing less.

Each MAG program is built around three pillars:

• Syllabus‑driven content: Every module maps directly to the CIRO exam elements, learning objectives, and topic weights, so your study time tracks the real exam blueprint.

• Active learning and practice: You work through exam‑style questions, topic drills, and timed practice sets designed to mirror CIRO’s question style and difficulty.

• Study Groups: Every course have associate study group where you can network and learn from peers.

The result: you are not just memorizing theory; you are rehearsing the actual exam experience CIRO is moving toward.

The Three MAG CIRO Courses: CIRE, RSE, ISE

1. CIRE Course – Your Industry Foundation

The CIRE course is your launch pad into the CIRO proficiency model. It is designed for aspiring Investment Representatives (IRs) and others who need a solid grounding in Canadian securities regulation.

You will build confidence in:

• CIRO’s role, the regulatory framework, and how rules apply to day‑to‑day activities

• Ethics, client interests, conflicts of interest, and conduct expectations

• Core market structure, products, and risk concepts that every approved person must understand

Previously, candidates commonly took CSC and CPH to reach this level; today, CIRE is the focal baseline exam, and MAG’s course is engineered specifically around that shift.

2. RSE Course – For Retail Client Advisors

If you want to advise and trade for individual investors as a Registered Representative, the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) is essential alongside CIRE. MAG’s RSE course builds on your CIRE foundation and focuses on the real‑world decisions you will make with retail clients.

You will practice:

• Applying KYC and suitability to real client profiles

• Understanding equities, fixed income, managed products, and portfolio basics in a retail context

• Meeting disclosure, documentation, and ongoing relationship‑management obligations

The curriculum tracks the official RSE syllabus, so you see how each topic connects directly to what CIRO can test.

3. ISE Course – For Institutional Markets

For students targeting institutional desks and sophisticated clients, the Institutional Securities Exam (ISE) course is your specialized track.

The ISE program emphasizes:

• Institutional market structure and trading practices

• Complex products, liquidity, and execution strategies

• Risk management and regulatory expectations unique to institutional business

If you see yourself working with pension funds, asset managers, or other large institutions, this is the course that helps you bridge from CIRE fundamentals to institutional‑level competence.

How the MAG Team Supports You

A course is only as strong as the support behind it. At MAG, you are not left alone with a textbook.

Here is the kind of support you can expect:

• Structured study plans tailored to exam dates, so you always know what to do this week

• Fast help on confusing topics, from explanations to tips on how CIRO might test them

• Regular check‑ins and reminders that keep you accountable without overwhelming you

The goal is simple: when you sit down for your CIRO exam, you feel like you have already “seen” the exam many times through practice and coaching.

Why Students Love This Experience

Students are drawn to the CIRO path because it is practical and focused on what you actually do in the industry. MAG leans into that by:

• Using real‑world style scenarios, not just definitions

• Connecting each topic to the role you are working toward (IR, RR, or institutional roles)

• Emphasizing confidence: knowing not only the right answer, but why it is right

When you understand the logic behind the rules and how to apply them, you naturally feel more prepared for both the exam and your future clients.

How to Claim Your Free CIRE Course

If you are serious about starting or advancing your career in Canada’s investment industry, this is a uniquely good time to act.

To claim your free CIRE Proficiency Course with My Advisor Group Canada:

1. Visit the My Advisor Group Canada CIRO course page (CIRE).

2. Add the CIRE course to your cart.

3. At checkout, enter promo code: NEWCIRO.

4. Complete your registration before May 31 to lock in the free access.

Once enrolled, you can choose to add the RSE or ISE courses as your next step and build a full progression that matches your career goals.

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