Nelson Couto and Anthony DeFranco attend leading industry conference for financial advisors

WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Nelson Couto and Anthony DeFranco attended CONNECT2017, HD Vest's annual national conference. HD Vest Investment Services^SM, the leading independent broker-dealer empowering holistic wealth management-based investment services, hosted more than 1,500 advisors, exhibitors, and other partners as part of CONNECT2017, which took place in Las Vegas, and featured HD Vest's unique focus on supporting independent Advisors who integrate tax solutions with financial services.

CONNECT2017 provided one-of-a-kind opportunities to network with leaders from across the industry and included a thought-provoking line-up of speakers, including Dan Pink, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Phil Hansen. The event also included interactive educational workshops and breakout sessions, as well as the opportunity to meet with financial product firms and exhibitors to discuss some of the latest ideas encompassing a wide range of practice management and wealth management solutions.

"It was an honor to attend CONNECT2017. We found the event to be an invaluable resource for networking with peers from around the country and, perhaps most importantly, learning firsthand from HD Vest executives and industry experts, said Couto. We shared best practices related to the successful integration of sound tax and investment advice into one wealth management solution aimed at helping our clients pursue their long-term financial goals," said DeFranco.

"We thank all of our Advisors for their participation in our annual national conference," said Bob Oros, CEO of HD Vest. "It is extremely important to us at HD Vest that our affiliated Advisors have the opportunity to gather together on an annual basis to hear about industry-wide best practices, learn from one another, and stay abreast of the latest industry developments. HD Vest has a unique culture that is based on a like-minded community of Advisors who are there to help one another and share experiences. Fundamentally, CONNECT2017 underscores our unique value proposition in empowering holistic financial and tax guidance for the sake of providing the best possible financial solutions to our independent Advisors' end clients."

About HD Vest Financial Services^®

Since its inception in 1983, HD Vest Financial Services^® has supported an independent network of tax and non-tax professionals who provide comprehensive financial services including securities, insurance, money management services, and banking solutions. Ranked as one of the top 15 independent broker-dealer firms,¹  we have over 4,400 independent contractors, who manage over $40 billion in assets for individuals, families and small businesses in all 50 states.²

¹Think Advisor2016 Broker-Dealer Reference Guide, which measured/ranked the top 25 independent broker-dealers by annual revenue.

²As of January 1, 2017

HD Vest Financial Services^® is the holding company for the group of companies providing financial services under the HD Vest name.

Securities offered through HD Vest Investment Services^SM, Member: SIPC, Advisory services offered through HD Vest Advisory Services^SM, 6333 N. State Highway 161, Fourth Floor, Irving, TX 75038, (972) 870-6000

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