Smart financial planning helps people ensure they have necessary assets to meet their lifetime income goals. When working with individuals, we use our vast financial planning expertise to develop fully customized solutions that focus on capital preservation and growth strategies to meet each person’s unique needs.

We view financial planning as a fluid process which, when integrated with our wealth management services, creates the best opportunities for individuals to gain and maintain financial independence indefinitely.

At its best, financial planning makes the most of clients’ valuable time and resources. Making informed decisions that maximize each client’s time and finances better positions them to achieve their goals both now and in the future. Our background in personal financial planning not only adds quality and purpose to the investment process, but also makes our firm a one-stop, comprehensive solution.

We invite you to learn more about our investment approach and philosophy. We also invite you to explore this website to learn how our approach provides serious investors with a sound process to achieve their goals and dreams of a successful retirement.

Our Business

We believe in aligning our business model with the clients best interest. Are you tired of being overcharged for Mutual funds or paying high commissions through your so called " full-service broker." Contact GCM and find out how our approach is different from your past experiences.

Who We Are

Ben Gooding is President of Gooding Capital Management.

Ben began his investment services career in 1993 with a small boutique firm. In 1996 Ben moved to TD Ameritrade. He was promoted several times at management level. As Regional Sales Manager, he was responsible for training associates on all aspects of client needs to achieve their goals. 

In 2006, Ben was promoted to National Branch Manager of TD Ameritrade. He was responsible for establishing a national client servicing and sales team. As part of over seeing client servicing, Ben was responsible for reviewing client risk tolerances and needs to best help clients’ achieve their financial goals.

Ben received his BBA  from Stephen F. Austin University.