It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. All of these goals need financial backing, and the easiest way to grow your finances is through INVESTING.

Hi! My name is Braden Goldsmith, and I have a unique financial background that can help YOU grow your investing. I take a data-driven approach using my analytical background which has allowed me to grow my own young portfolio. As a college student, I wish that I had learned how to invest sooner than I did. The exposure that you get to financial expertise in high school is genuinely awful. That’s why I created Start Smart. I want to give high school kids the chance to learn one of the most valuable tools at a young age: INVESTING!