Getting Started

Once you've decided to affiliate with H.D. Vest, the rest is easy. Our Advisor Recruiting department can help you complete the paperwork and answer any questions you have about your licensing requirements. You will need to choose an affiliation and compensation option.

Your affiliation choice with H.D. Vest and which securities licenses you should attain can be identified by considering several factors. These include the types of clients you serve, the products they will likely require, the dollar amount of the investment and the level of service your clients request. The Licensing Guide provides information as to which compensation structure is most commonly associated with some common financial planning goals.

An opportunity exists for you to increase your income, create greater client satisfaction, acquire more referrals and feel a greater sense of professional accomplishment from helping others. You can help clients provide college education to their children, retire in financial dignity and plan for unforeseen financial hardships. How? Offer your clients comprehensive financial planning services. Order our licensing application today!