"A key objective of Count is to continue to provide our advisers with the best possible tools to help them give trusted advice to clients," Count senior executive of research and product Rachel Griffith said.
"We believe Desktop Broker will assist us in this quest."
Bell Direct chief executive Arnie Selvarajah said Desktop Broker would deliver superior functionality, reporting and customer service to Count's planners and clients.
"Our backing from the Bell Financial Group has allowed us to leverage off the skill and experience of Bell Potter Securities' in-house equity research and other services," Selvarajah said.