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!

Is divorce on your doorstep? Then the last thing you need is more conflict, more confusion, or more cost.Mediation gives...
06/20/2026

Is divorce on your doorstep? Then the last thing you need is more conflict, more confusion, or more cost.

Mediation gives you a different path — one that’s steadier, more respectful, and built around clarity instead of chaos.

In my mediation space, you both have room to breathe, think, and make decisions that protect your future… rather than react in the moment.

No fighting your way through.
No months in court.
No losing control of the process.

Mediation with me is your threshold to a calmer divorce:
T — Trust the Neutral Space
Emotionally safe, judgment‑free support.

H — Have Clear Conversations
Structure that keeps you from spiraling or getting stuck.

R — Review the Finances Clearly
Understand the numbers before making decisions.

E — Emphasize Long‑Term Stability
Choose what supports your future, not the moment.

S — Simplify the Process
Protect your time, money, and emotional energy.

H — Hold Respectful Dialogue
Reduce conflict and increase understanding.

O — Open to Sustainable Solutions
Build agreements you can both feel comfortable with.

L — Lower the Stress
A calmer, more amicable path forward.

D — Decide with Confidence
Make choices that feel grounded and informed.

Mediation isn’t about “winning.”
It’s about building agreements you can both live with — and feel good about.

✨ Ready for a calmer way forward?
Learn more about mediation at Finding Strength with Shell:
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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Mediator, Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach

06/17/2026

Fill in the blank:

The hardest part of divorce for me was ________.

Ever feel like you’re standing at a doorway in your life ~ holding your breath, holding your coffee, or holding onto you...
06/10/2026

Ever feel like you’re standing at a doorway in your life ~ holding your breath, holding your coffee, or holding onto your sanity by a thread? Same.

This month’s Doorstep to Strength newsletter has a little clarity, a little comfort, and yes… a little humor tucked under the welcome mat.

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I was honored to join   on her YouTube channel to discuss a vital topic: The Truth About Your Home in a Divorce in CT — ...
06/08/2026

I was honored to join on her YouTube channel to discuss a vital topic: The Truth About Your Home in a Divorce in CT — Insights from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).

In this episode, we delve into a crucial point: if you’re navigating a divorce and your home is involved, the choices you make now can have lasting financial repercussions.

Together with Jessica, we provide essential insights that every homeowner going through a divorce should know before, during, and after the sale.

Here’s what we explore:
🏠 How the house is factored into a divorce settlement
🏠 Common buyout pitfalls to avoid
🏠 The reality of keeping the house "for the kids"
🏠 Surprising tax implications that can catch you off guard

Don’t miss out—tune in and empower yourself! ⬇️
https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/videos

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

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

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Wethersfield, CT

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