Born in Emporia, I grew up in Lyons where I graduated from LHS in 1982. At Hutchinson Community College, I earned an AA degree in Broadcasting. A member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Union Activities Council at Emporia State University, I earned a BFA with distinction in Communication in 1988.
My first job after college, I worked as a roughneck for an independent oil producer where I received a true education in hard work in harsh conditions. I decided If I was going to work that hard it would be indoors as a consumer loan officer and insurance agent. Shortly after, I began my career at BANK IV as a credit control supervisor, navigating several mergers over twelve years. I left Bank of America as SVP, Private Client Group shortly after 9/11.
In March 2002, I joined LPL Financial. LPL's business model is drastically different than most, providing outstanding support, great technology and freedom to utilize appropriate investment ideas for my client. Not burdened with selling stock of an investment banking client or proprietary mutual funds, I sit on the same side of the table as individuals and small business owners to determine goals and develop a course of action to pursue them. LPL provides comprehensive support to assist me and my client in executing a strategy for whatever we may be solving for at the time.
Giving back to the community is important to me, serving United Way of the Plains, American Red Cross, Communities in Schools and Emporia State University Foundation Board of Trustees over the years. I continue to support Compassion International.
Winter 2024 brought the blessing of being Papa to Baby Theodora. Big brother Apollo is 8 and together they bring joy only rivaled by the birth of my two sons, Tyson and Taylor. Camille and Tyson are raising these precious children in Wichita, while Taylor hangs his hat in Newton. Our ladies, both young and older work to keep us boys in line, successfully some of the time. We enjoy loud music, cornhole and board games together. In my spare time I play disc golf, tournament poker and perform in Shakespeare in the Park. My belief is life is way too long and far too short not to have some fun along the way so I do that every chance I get.
I am excited to be part of the Family Wealth Management team, serving clients in Wichita and providing support to Mike.
Shane A. Goldsmith has earned FINRA Series 7, 63, 66 and 24 securities registrations held with LPL Financial. Variable Life, Fixed and Variable Annuity Licensed in CO, KS, MS, MO, NM and TX. Life, Health and Disability Licensed.