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!

05/26/2026
✨ New Blog: The Moment You Realize Something Has to ChangeIf you’re quietly wondering whether you’re emotionally, financ...
05/22/2026

✨ New Blog: The Moment You Realize Something Has to Change

If you’re quietly wondering whether you’re emotionally, financially, or logistically ready for divorce, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out in the dark.

My newest blog breaks down the signs of “readiness,” what they actually mean, and how to explore your options with clarity rather than fear.

It’s a gentle, grounded guide for anyone standing in that moment where something needs to shift.

Read the full blog:
👉 https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/blog-1/f/the-moment-you-realize-something-has-to-change

If you’re seeking clarity, support, or a calmer path forward, I’m here.

05/14/2026

For those that need to hear this today…

🌷 To the moms navigating divorce this Mother’s Day…If today feels complicated, tender, or heavier than the smiling photo...
05/10/2026

🌷 To the moms navigating divorce this Mother’s Day…

If today feels complicated, tender, or heavier than the smiling photos filling your feed, I want you to know this: nothing about your worth as a mother is measured by the season you’re in.

💗You are carrying so much.
💗You are rebuilding while still showing up.
💗You are loving your children through a chapter you never planned for.
And that is a quiet kind of strength most people will never see, but your kids feel it every day.

Mother’s Day doesn’t have to look picture‑perfect to be meaningful.
It can be soft. It can be simple. It can be yours.

If you’re standing at the edge of big decisions, or trying to figure out how to protect your peace while protecting your children’s stability, you don’t have to do it alone. This is the work I walk clients through every day, with clarity, emotional safety, and a plan that honors both your heart and your future.

You deserve support in this chapter, too.
If you’re ready for guidance, I’m here. 💚

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
www.findingstrengthwithshell.com
[email protected]
860.613.5575

05/09/2026

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Join us tomorrow at 1 PM! Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out! Registration and attendance are completely ...
05/07/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1 PM! Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out! Registration and attendance are completely confidential!

No need to worry if you can’t join us live! We’ll record the session and send it your way, ensuring you won’t miss any valuable insights. Looking forward to sharing!

Join Kim and Shell as they offer valuable insights into navigating the emotional and financial challenges of making home decisions during a divorce. They will clarify what’s feasible, explain how lending rules influence settlement choices, highlight the importance of financial planning for better ...

If you’re in the middle of a divorce (or even just thinking about one), the question of what to do with the home can fee...
04/29/2026

If you’re in the middle of a divorce (or even just thinking about one), the question of what to do with the home can feel like the heaviest part of the entire process.

Do I keep it?
Should I sell it?
Can I even afford to refinance on my own?
And why does every option feel like it comes with a plot twist?

On May 8th at 1 PM, Kim and I are hosting a webinar designed to bring clarity to one of the most emotional and financially impactful decisions you’ll make during divorce:
“Keeping, Selling, or Refinancing? A Clear Path for Your Home During Divorce.”

We’ll walk you through:
• What’s actually feasible
• How lending rules in divorce shape your options
• The emotional traps that make home decisions harder
• The common (and costly) pitfalls we help clients avoid every day

If you’re navigating this crossroads, you don’t have to do it alone and you deserve clear, grounded guidance.

👉 Save your spot here: https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/events/ola/services/keeping-selling-or-refinancing-a-clear-path-for-your-home-during-divorce

Join Kim and Shell as they offer valuable insights into navigating the emotional and financial challenges of making home decisions during a divorce. They will clarify what’s feasible, explain how lending rules influence settlement choices, highlight the importance of financial planning for better ...

Hello, Friends!Sometimes life hands us seasons that feel like they’re asking more questions than they answer. If you’re ...
04/28/2026

Hello, Friends!

Sometimes life hands us seasons that feel like they’re asking more questions than they answer. If you’re in one of those seasons right now, you’re in good company.

This month, in my newsletter, I’m sharing tools, stories, and an upcoming webinar to help you feel a little more supported, a little steadier, and a lot less alone as you navigate whatever is unfolding in your world.

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