By early 1997, Shane began working as a stockbroker for Dain Bosworth, the largest regional brokerage firm in the United States. Dain eventually became RBC Dain Rauscher, but by mid- 2002, Shane's research was pointing towards an entirely different outlook in the years ahead than the forecast provided by his firm and most other Wall Street pundits.  With limited alternative investment opportunities to protect and grow client wealth at that time, Shane began to look at other options that might better benefit his clients. By the end of 2003, the timing was right for Shane to begin his own firm.

In January 2004, Hoover Capital was born, giving Shane the added flexibility to manage and diversify client wealth through any means publicly available that suited and was in the best interest of the client. His vision and creation of Hoover Capital helped provide his clients with the option, and earlier access than was otherwise available to the average investor, into direct markets like foreign currencies and precious metals. This flexibility was the foundation of growth for Shane's clients and Hoover Capital.

In addition to helping his clients navigate the global financial markets and studying financial market history, Shane also enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys a variety of hobbies when time permits, including softball, golf, poker, skiing, and off-road driving. He can be seen at virtually every Husky football game with new and long-time friends, including many of his Brothers from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity.