How to Check Your Stock

Locate the initial order you placed for your stock. It will show a breakdown of the price you paid per share.
Look up the ticker symbol for your stock. It may be printed on your initial order, however you can also look it up at any financial services website, or simply google the company name.
Look up the current stock price by visiting one of the sites in the resource section, or by looking in a current newspaper. Locate the ticker symbol in the column, and scan over to the current stock price.
Once you have located the current stock price, subtract the current price from the price you paid. This number is your total amount of profit or loss per share.
If you use a financial broker who handles all of your stock purchases, you can contact them directly to have an updated financial statement sent to you immediately—either through postal mail, express delivery or by email.

How to Become a Stock Broker in Texas

Register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) online to begin the process of becoming a stock broker. When registering with FINRA you fill out a form detailing your past work history, education, residential status and other important information. FINRA is the licensing board that administers the Series 7 or stock broker exam.
Pass a background check. Get finger printed at the local police precinct. If you have a criminal history you can’t become a stock broker.
Study for the General Securities Registered Representative Examination also known as the Series 7 exam. Read books, take online courses, listen to CDs, watch videos or attend classes to learn about the financial services industry.
Locate an authorized testing center. According to the FINRA website a prospective stock broker can take the exam “at either the Pearson Professional Centers or the Prometric Testing Centers.” Use their respective websites to find locations in Texas closest to you. Schedule a day to take the Series 7 exam.
Take and pass the Series 7 exam. This exam tests your knowledge of the financial industry, various investments, the stock market, buying or selling investments and ethics for stock brokers. The exam consists of 250 multiple choice questions. Because the exam is computerized you get your score immediately. Passing this exam helps you to get a a license to work as a stock broker in Texas.



Study for Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination also known as the Series 63 exam. Texas is one of many states that requires this exam in addition to the Series 7.
Schedule an appointment with Pearson or Prometric to take the Series 63 exam.
Take and pass the Series 63 exam. The computerized exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions. By passing both the Series 7 and 63 exams you get a license to become a stock broker in Texas.
Start the job hunting process. Look for jobs with full service and discount stock brokerage companies, financial advisory firms, commercial banks and other financial companies in Texas.

Stock Certificate Instructions

Obtain a blank corporate stock certificate. Find this in your Articles of Incorporation Book or through computer templates.
Fill out the front of the stock certificate with the company name and address. If the certificate was obtained from your incorporation book, this should already be printed.
Fill in the name and address of the person purchasing the stock with the number of shares they are buying.
Have two corporate officers sign the stock certificate.
Emboss the certificate in the indicated area for the corporate seal. The corporate seal should be with your incorporation book. It is a type of stamp created specifically for your corporation.
Log the stock certificate number located in the upper right corner into the corporate ledger. Include the name and number of shares purchased and the price. This officially tracks stock purchases in private companies.