Sheldon Goldman has been Owner/ Managing Member/ Chief Compliance Officer of Goldman Wealth Management & Associates since October 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Sheldon Goldman holds a Master's degree in Financial and Tax Planning from San Diego State University.
Goldman Wealth Management & Associates, LLC is a San Diego, CA firm with $120M under management, 101 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Sheldon Goldman is Founder & Principal Wealth Advisor of Goldman Wealth Management & Associates, LLC in San Diego. He began working with clients on all aspects of their financial lives, not only their portfolios. He spent over a decade at a planning firm handling complex cases and opened his own firm in 2016.
Sheldon Goldman’s longest registration was 10 years at Hoylecohen, LLC (2006–2016). Before joining Goldman Wealth Management & Associates in 2017, Sheldon Goldman was registered through Steel Peak Wealth Management, LLC and Hoylecohen, LLC.
- Goldman Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 8 yearsSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290153
- Steel Peak Wealth Management, LLC– · 1 yearWoodland Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165168
- Hoylecohen, LLC– · 10 yearsSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141125
- Hoylecohen,inc.– · 1 yearSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109429
- Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc.– · 4 yearsSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109771
Professional designations
Listed by Goldman Wealth Management & Associates
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Sheldon Goldman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from October 2017; the most recent is Arizona, in March 2020.
- ArizonaSince 27 March 2020
- CaliforniaSince 30 October 2017
- TexasSince 2 November 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 4 September 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 March 1994 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 21 March 1994 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Sheldon Michael Goldman
- CRD
- 2437093
- Firm
- Goldman Wealth Management & Associates · CRD 290153
- Role
- Owner/ Managing Member/ Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 12544 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, SUITE 200, San Diego, CA 92130
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- goldmanwm.com
Where does Sheldon Goldman work?
Sheldon Goldman has been Owner/ Managing Member/ Chief Compliance Officer of Goldman Wealth Management & Associates, LLC since October 2016, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Sheldon Goldman a financial advisor?
Yes. Sheldon Goldman has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona, California and Texas, through Goldman Wealth Management & Associates since October 2017.
How many years of experience does Sheldon Goldman have?
Sheldon Goldman has 22 years in the financial industry, since August 2004, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Sheldon Goldman passed?
Sheldon Goldman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in March 1994.
Where did Sheldon Goldman work before Goldman Wealth Management & Associates?
Before Goldman Wealth Management & Associates, Sheldon Goldman was registered through Hoylecohen, LLC, September 2006 to November 2016; Hoylecohen,inc., October 2004 to September 2006; Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc., August 2004 to October 2008.
Where is Sheldon Goldman based?
Sheldon Goldman’s registered office is in San Diego, CA.
Is Sheldon Goldman registered with FINRA?
No. Sheldon Goldman has no current broker registration.
Is Sheldon Goldman a CFP?
Goldman Wealth Management & Associates lists Sheldon Goldman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Sheldon Goldman’s record?
Search CRD 2437093 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Sheldon Goldman’s full registration record.