Sean Mullen

Head of Strategic Partnerships, Executive Director - Hightower | Former Exec. Envestnet, SignatureWealth Group & AdvicePeriod | Fitness Icon | Board Director, Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA)

Role
Director, Board of Directors at Institute for Portfolio Alternatives
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
General Business & ManagementView LinkedIn profile

About Sean Mullen

Sean is Head of Strategic Partnerships and Executive Director at Hightower Advisors, where he builds high-impact partnerships that help advisors grow and win. Previously, he served as EVP of Recruiting at SignatureWealth Partners and held senior sales and recruiting roles at AdvicePeriod, FolioDynamix, and Envestnet. Sean represents Hightower across the wealth management ecosystem, leveraging deep advisory expertise to connect partner sponsors, advisors, and clients through meaningful, value-driven solutions. In January 2026, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives.A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Sean has appeared on podcasts and video interviews and authored thought leadership on advisor tech, digital advice, and engaging next-gen investors. He has lived in Santiago, Chile, traveled extensively, and holds a BA in Foreign Languages & Literatures from the University of Nevada.

Experience

  1. Director, Board of Directors

    Institute for Portfolio Alternatives

    Jan 2026 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

  • University of Nevada, Reno

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

    1991 — 1995

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