Jammizmaster,
I'm in the process of doing exactly what you want to do. Start a Holding Company to hold stocks and real estate. I can tell you I have incorporated, opened a bank account, obtained a Federal Tax ID and have friends who are interested to invest in my company. Check out my website
www.thelancasterholdingcompany.com
I wish I could answer your question better however here are some of the issues I have run into. Depending on how you incorporate (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp) buying or selling an interest in a company that holds securities falls under different federal and state regulations that are not very easily or clearly communicated.
Check Out:
Q&A: Small Business and the SEC
Look into SEC Section 504, 505, and 506. There are a lot of mildly complicated means of selling an interest in a Holding Company.
I’m in the process of making sure I can legally sell shares of stock to my friends interested in investing my company. Most lawyers in my area are not interested in helping a start, or are not knowledgeable enough to consult with confidence.
I hope this was helpful. Feel Free to contact me regarding this subject. It's the main reason I joined this site ! To learn more or find someone who could help me too.
V/R
LancasterCorp