Dynasty Financial Partners announced the appointment of Shawn Shook as Legal Advisor.
Shawn Shook brings over ten years of legal and regulatory experience in the financial services sector, particularly with registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, and professionals transitioning to independence. In his new role, he will oversee Dynasty’s legal strategy across all corporate initiatives and support the network’s 57 partner firms in regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters.
“Shawn brings valuable experience that strengthens our legal team as we continue to grow,” said Shirl Penney, CEO and Founder of Dynasty Financial Partners.
“His judgment and insight will help us continue supporting independent advisors in building their businesses,” she added.
Shook previously worked at Kestra Financial, where he negotiated documentation for several acquisitions and advised on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other strategic initiatives. Before Kestra, he served as Associate General Counsel at Edelman Financial Engines, where he worked on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, advisor onboarding, and risk management.
In his new position at Dynasty Financial Partners, he will report to Shirl Penney, CEO of Dynasty, and work from the firm’s headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shook succeeds Jonathan Morris, who is taking on a new role as Executive-in-Residence after more than a decade as General Counsel.
“I want to thank Jon Morris for his incredible guidance and contribution as our General Counsel over the past 12 years. Jon has been an exceptional friend, business partner, and trusted advisor to the firm and our entire network. I am very pleased that Jon will remain at Dynasty as an advisor to the firm and as our new Executive-in-Residence,” said Shirl Penney.
Shawn Shook holds a Juris Doctor from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
