Sean K. Shahkarami

About Sean K. Shahkarami

Hi, I’m Sean Shahkarami, I’m glad you’re here and I don’t believe in coincidences, so whether you know it or not there’s a bigger reason you’re reading this right now.Over my life, I\'ve realized most people don’t lose sleep over money itself.They lose sleep over the questions money represents.Questions like:• What happens if life throws a curveball and I can’t work?• How do I retire comfortably and with peace of mind?• What happens to me, and the people I love, when I’m gone?I help people answer those questions before they become emergencies.My background is intentionally interdisciplinary.I’m a CPA, a Robbins-Madanes certified coach, and I bring over 13 years of experience spanning: • Corporate M&A • Healthcare and mental health finance & operations • Ministry and leadership developmentThat combination allows me to work with clients holistically and relationally, not transactionally.My process is built across five integrated pillars: 1. Financial 2. Spiritual 3. Mental 4. Physical 5. CommunalBecause real peace of mind doesn’t live in spreadsheets alone — it lives at the intersection of clarity, alignment, and action.The people I work best with come from many backgrounds, but they tend to share common traits:• Values- and faith-driven• High integrity• Builders — families, businesses, careers, or all three• Long-term thinkers with a track record of follow-through• Vision-oriented and impact-minded• Open to guidance, coaching, and honest feedback• Willing to take meaningful action rather than stay stuck in analysisIn other words, they’re not looking for quick fixes.They’re ready to make aligned decisions.If that sounds like you, or someone you care about, I’d be happy to connect and walk you through how I work.The easiest way to start is simple:Send me a direct message here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Financial Representative

   Northwestern Mutual

   Oct 2025 — Present

   I work with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, families, and small business owners to protect income, reduce financial risk, and build long-term financial confidence through comprehensive financial planning.Areas of planning include: • Income protection through life and disability solutions • Long-term care planning • Retirement and wealth accumulation strategies • Tax-efficient approaches to long-term financial planning • Business owner planning: key-person, buy-sell, and succession strategies • Permanent life insurance as a strategic asset within exit and succession planningWhat clients value: • Clear, educational, and relational guidance • A personalized planning experience based on their goals • A structured approach that evolves as life and business needs changeI take a relationship-first approach and enjoy helping clients create clarity, confidence, and long-term stability for themselves, their families, and their businesses.

Education

• TCU Neeley School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2013

• TCU Neeley School of Business

  Master of Accounting (MAc)

  2015 — 2016