Shawn brings more than 25 years of experience in financial planning, business leadership, and coaching to help clients build confident and fulfilling financial futures. Shawn specializes in comprehensive financial planning for individuals, families, and small business owners, combining personalized guidance with thoughtful long-term strategies.
Throughout Shawn’s career, Shawn has served as a financial advisor, national trainer, leadership coach, and innovator within the financial services industry. Shawn co-authored a patent related to one of the industry’s first web-based financial planning AI expert systems and has trained financial professionals nationwide.
Today, Shawn works with clients through Pride Financial Partners, Inc., providing investment management, retirement planning, insurance strategies, and holistic financial guidance. Shawn is especially passionate about helping women and members of the LGBTQ+ community pursue financial independence and live authentically with confidence.
Known for creativity, optimism, and relationship-centered approach, Shawn helps clients navigate financial decisions with clarity, transparency, and care.
Outside of work, Shawn is deeply connected to the outdoors and the Nordic skiing community, having served in leadership roles for national and international ski events, including the 2024 Loppet FIS Cross-Country World Cup held in Minneapolis, and enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing, trail building, and exploring the outdoors year-round.