Shawn was born in Swift Current, and has been a resident of Regina for more than 50 years. After he obtained his Business Administration degree from the University of Regina in 1986, Shawn began working in the financial services industry. He began working at Reed Stenhouse Inc. as a Corporate Insurance Broker before joining Pemberton Houston Willoughby in 1987, where he was honoured as the firm's "Most Outstanding First Year Investment Advisor." Pemberton Houston Willoughby was acquired by RBC Dominion Securities in 1989.
Shawn has developed an investment philosophy that is conservative, risk averse and disciplined. His philosophy is to meet with clients and carefully review risk tolerance, investment objections and time horizon. With the proper asset mix, your portfolio is structured with the necessary diversification that reduces risk. Your portfolio is monitored on an ongoing basis with regular client consultation.
Shawn has continued to improve his service to his clients by taking specialized courses to upgrade his professional knowledge. In 1997 Shawn was honoured with the Gold Medal Award for exceptional academic achievement in the Partners, Directors & Senior Officers Qualifying Examination. Shawn is also a qualified life insurance agent.
Involved in the Regina and area community, Shawn actively supports various community groups and charities. Shawn's family consists of his wife Whitney, his two boys Keegan & Eamon, his twin daughters, Tatumn and Kieran, and two dogs Louie and Coco. When he is not relaxing with his family, he enjoys a variety of sports including hockey, golf, and rugby.