Shell Sawyer, CDFA Your Financial Specialist through Divorce & Beyond

Shell Sawyer, CDFA Your Financial Specialist through Divorce & Beyond Your caring partner in navigating divorce! Divorce Planner & Guide, Mediator, Financial Recovery Coach, Co-parenting Coach & Author

From a young age, I embraced my passion for finance, spending countless hours at the kitchen table with my dad, learning the art of budgeting, saving, and investing. It was only natural that my career path would lead me to finance! I'm excited to share that I hold a master's degree in accounting and have more than 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. As a Certified Divorce Fi

nancial Analyst (CDFA®️), Certified Divorce Coach, and Trained Mediator, my passion lies in empowering you to confidently navigate your finances and emotions during this challenging time. Together, we can create effective co-parenting strategies that will support you and your family now and in the future. Let’s embark on this journey together! I understand that everyone’s financial journey is unique, and I’m dedicated to ensuring your future is shaped by informed, thoughtful decisions. I appreciate the complexities of your situation because I have been there myself! My own divorce brought its share of financial challenges, but with perseverance and guidance, I found my way through. Now, I'm excited to share the insights I've gained. Together, we can create a supportive and inspiring environment where you feel empowered to face your financial and co-parenting future. With a compassionate and clear communication style, I’ll help you stay focused on building a brighter tomorrow. Let’s collaborate not just to navigate your divorce, but to help you truly thrive in the next chapter of your life!

09/01/2026

Strength during divorce doesn’t always look bold.
Sometimes it looks like getting out of bed.
Sometimes it looks like asking for help.
Sometimes it looks like saying “I can’t do this alone.”

But every small act of courage counts.
Every step forward, even the messy ones, is proof you’re rebuilding.

You’re stronger than you think,
and softer than you give yourself credit for.
Both matter.

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
Shell Sawyer, CDFA
860.613.5575
[email protected]

If you’ve been carrying the weight of “Should I stay or should I go?” alone, this workshop gives you a place to finally ...
09/01/2026

If you’ve been carrying the weight of “Should I stay or should I go?” alone, this workshop gives you a place to finally set it down.

But this workshop isn't just for people who are contemplating divorce.
➡️It's for the person who filed six months ago and is still white-knuckling every co-parenting text.
➡️The person whose spouse is instilling fear in them so they don't decide to get divorced
➡️The person three years past the decree who is only now realizing how much of the old pattern is still running their life.

This space is for anyone who feels the shift beginning, whether it's early, messy, delayed, or long overdue.

If you've been carrying any part of this alone, this is built for you.

Off-camera, anonymous to each other, no one will know you were in the room unless you tell them.

Friday, September 18 — 12 pm — Zoom.

Register now. Link and flyer in the comments.

Financial recovery after divorce isn’t just about numbers, it’s about rebuilding your sense of safety. If your financia...
08/28/2026

Financial recovery after divorce isn’t just about numbers, it’s about rebuilding your sense of safety.

If your financial world feels shaky right now, you’re not alone. I’ve created a space where you can breathe, get clear, and rebuild your foundation one steady step at a time.

My financial recovery offering is designed to help you move from fear to clarity, from overwhelm to confidence, and from “I don’t know where to start” to “I’ve got this.”

Your next chapter can feel steady.
And it starts with one small step.

If you’re ready to feel grounded, I’m here.

✨ Learn more on my website.

The strength it takes to walk away from what’s hurting youis the same strength that will carry you toward what heals you...
08/28/2026

The strength it takes to walk away from what’s hurting you
is the same strength that will carry you toward what heals you.

Divorce isn’t just an ending
It’s a moment of choosing yourself,
even when your voice shakes, and your heart is tired.

You’re not breaking down.
You’re breaking open.

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
Shell Sawyer, CDFA
860.613.5575
[email protected]

Happy National Dog Day to the ones who got me through the hardest season of my life.Divorce has a way of shaking everyth...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to the ones who got me through the hardest season of my life.

Divorce has a way of shaking everything you thought was solid.
But Snowy and Rudy reminded me daily that love can still feel simple, steady, and safe.

They didn’t care about paperwork, timelines, or decisions.
They cared that I got out of bed.
They cared that I kept going.
They cared that I remembered I wasn’t alone.

Sometimes strength looks like a wagging tail
and a dog or two who believe you can rebuild your life
even before you believe it yourself.

Miss you boys and think about you every day!!

08/25/2026

Divorce taught me lessons I didn’t ask for:

💯That clarity doesn’t arrive all at once; it shows up in tiny, steady pieces.
🧱That boundaries are not walls; they’re the doors you finally learn to close.
💌That grief is not a failure; it’s evidence that you loved deeply.
🗣️That your voice matters, even if it shakes.
🆘And that the right support can turn a storm into a path.

If you’re learning these lessons too, I’m right here to walk beside you.

Link in the comments to schedule a free consultation and learn more.

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
Shell Sawyer, CDFA
860.613.5575
[email protected]

I met with a couple this morning who, on paper, were great candidates for mediation: older kids, shared goals, financial...
08/24/2026

I met with a couple this morning who, on paper, were great candidates for mediation: older kids, shared goals, financial decisions to sort through.

But one spouse wasn’t ready.
Not because mediation wasn’t a good fit — but because she didn’t yet feel safe in the process.

This is the part people forget:
Divorce isn’t just logistics. It’s grief.
And grief doesn’t move at the same pace for both people.

Mediation works best when both spouses feel comfortable, supported, and confident they won’t be overpowered.
It’s a process built on clarity — not pressure.

If you’re considering mediation, check in with yourself:
Do you feel safe?
Do you feel heard?
Do you feel like you can make decisions without fear?

Those answers matter just as much as the paperwork.

Link in the comments to schedule a free consultation and learn more.

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together

Shell Sawyer, CDFA
860.613.5575
[email protected]

Standing at the edge of divorce can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.If you’re craving clarit...
08/21/2026

Standing at the edge of divorce can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you’re craving clarity around your finances, steadiness in your emotions, or guidance on co‑parenting through big transitions, Finding Strength with Shell is your safe place to land.

On the website, you’ll find compassionate tools, step‑by‑step resources, and expert financial guidance that help you move from fear to confidence — one grounded decision at a time.

🌿 Take your next empowered step. Visit Finding Strength with Shell and discover the support that helps you breathe easier and move forward with strength.

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