Derrick wants to know how to make profits in the stock market.  Derrick is open to learning all he can and he is determined to use every avenue that is available for him to learn.  Since profit is the motivating factor, he is very motivated.  He has decided that before begins investing in the stock market he will hire a broker that is reputable. So the first thing he needs to do is search out ways to find a reputable broker.  He is going to ask some friends and also see if he can find ways on line to investigate the performance of brokers.