David began his career in the finance industry with the Sydney based David Jones Finance, who sent him to Melbourne to open their Dandenong office. After several years establishing the business, David returned to Sydney and moved across to Associated Brokers as an independent broker. He quickly established himself in the broking world and became a shareholder and member of the board of directors. David and Terry combined their individual broking businesses to form Moody Kiddell & Partners in 1981.