Yes, in order to sell investments, a liscense is needed. In
order to determine the liscense needed, one must know the facts.
The type of investments sold and how payment is made plays a big
part in this.
There are many jobs that require a license. Barbers,
beauticians, security guards, travel agents and real estate agents.
Different states have different license requirements.
Do you need a gun license to own 15 handguns?
It depends on your state laws. Some places require a license to
buy, others may have a license to carry concealed, some do not
require a license if you open carry.