Shawn Van Winkle brings over two decades of financial services experience to his role as the Retirement Plan Advisor at Boyum Wealth Architects. His career has spanned retirement plan education, investment advising, equity compensation, pension consulting, and even in law enforcement, giving him a well-rounded perspective and the ability to connect with clients at every level.

Shawn’s approach is rooted in education and empathy. He simplifies complex financial concepts and fosters meaningful conversations that lead to confident, informed decisions. Prior to joining Boyum Wealth Architects, he held roles at Principal Financial Group® where he developed strategic education plans, promoted equity compensation solutions, and cultivated high-level educational engagements with retirement advisors guiding them in evaluating whether an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns with the strategic goals of their business owner clients.

Shawn resides in Elko New Market, Minnesota, and enjoys traveling globally, discovering new cuisines and cultures, and spending quality time with family and friends.