Shawn West, AIF®, CPFA®, C(k)P® in

Shawn West, AIF®, CPFA®, C(k)P®

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Founder / ERISA Director at CuraFin Advisors
📍 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Shawn West is the Founder and ERISA Director of CuraFin Advisors, specializing in managing 401(k) and 403(b) plans for employers. With nearly two decades of experience and a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) certification, he leverages his background in psychology to guide clients through complex ERISA regulations.

He is a dedicated family man, prioritizing his role as a father and husband who always finds time for his family. Shawn also values being a trusted and non-judgmental confidant to his friends, embodying a philosophy of servant leadership in his personal and professional life.

His firm, CuraFin Advisors, was founded on the distinct philosophy of applying servant leadership principles to fiduciary responsibilities in retirement plan management.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Founder / ERISA Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Fiduciary Leadership
His professional philosophy is rooted in "servant leadership as a fiduciary, " a principle he applies to helping clients run better operating retirement plans.
ERISA Plan Management
As an ERISA Director, his expertise is focused on guiding employers through the complexities of managing company-sponsored retirement plans to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
Founder / ERISA Director
CuraFin Advisors
8-2014 - 7-2017
Managing Partner
Arcwood Financial LLC
6-2012 - 8-2014
Regional Retirement Wholesaler
Paychex
2011 - 2-2014
Partner
Olivastro Oils & Balsamics
6-2010 - 6-2012
HRS HR Solutions (ASO, PEO) Sales Representative
Paychex
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Education
1992 - 1996
Psychology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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