Hi Everyone,
My name is Colin Lancaster, and I’ve recently stepped up to become PAK’s lead instructor for the SOA’s Investments exams. It is my honor to announce that the PAK Study Manual Package for the November 2025 sitting of INV 101 & 201 are available for purchase. I’ve worked hard to make sure that the study manual provides thorough coverage of the new material, giving you the tools you need to succeed on the exam.
One complaint I’ve seen about our competitors is that their practice questions are too easy and not representative of what you’ll encounter on the exam. The PAK Study Manual has practice questions that help you retain crucial information from each reading. Additionally, the PAK Exam Aid and Test Aid products contain 70+ exam-style problems that will help you make sure you’re ready for the kinds of questions you’ll actually see on exam day. The PAK Exam Aid and Test Aid products are available as part of the study manual package, and they’re also available for purchase separately.
The PAK Study Manual Package includes a second attempt guarantee. This guarantee will give you free access to the updated materials in the March 2026 exam administration (if you do not pass the exam in November 2025). This makes PAK a great choice if you’re concerned about your chances of passing on the first attempt and want to make sure you have access to updated materials at no additional cost for the next sitting.
The PAK Study Manual Package includes the following items:
– PAK Study Manual, which is available now. I have already released a good amount of study materials for each exam, and I will be releasing the rest of the study materials in stages. The final release will be on July 15th.
– PAK Flash Cards (will be released on Aug 11). This also includes a condensed version of the study manual to help you review the material more quickly.
– PAK Exam Aid (will be released on Sep 15)
– PAK Test Aid (will be released on Sep 15)
The PAK Suggested Study Schedule and the product samples for INV 101 & 201 are available on the PAK website.
INV 101: https://www.pakstudymanual.com/index.php?option=com_product&view=product&category=18&Itemid=6
INV 201: https://www.pakstudymanual.com/index.php?option=com_product&view=product&category=20&Itemid=6
I recommend buying our materials from the FIA Bookstore (https://www.fiabookstore.com/). Throughout your exam preparation process, you’ll be able to ask me questions through either my PAK email address or our forums. I will be checking these each business day for questions and concerns.
If you wish to learn more about how our products stand out from the crowd, or if you have any other questions, please feel free to reply here. You can also email me directly at colinlancaster@pakstudymanual.com.
Best regards,
Colin