From military service to legal service

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  • Bachelor in Business Administration – Risk Management and Insurance, Troy University
  • Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor – Private Risk Management Association
  • Family Office Risk Management – Private Risk Management Association

Shawn Nelson, CPRIA

Managing Director

Shawn Nelson joins Canterbury Capital Insurance, bringing over a decade of risk management and insurance experience to the firm as Managing Director. His devoted area of focus is advising successful individuals, families, and businessowners on how to protect wealth through risk assessments and the delivery of customized solutions. Shawn developed a wide skill set while working with USI, Liberty Mutual, and State Farm serving clients in multiple states located through the Southeast, Midwest, and Northwest region. He currently lives in Northport, Alabama and enjoys traveling, playing golf, offshore fishing, and attending University of Alabama sporting events.

  • The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama - Member
  • Fuel Alabama: Tuscaloosa – Volunteer/Mentor/Guest Speaker
  • Financial Planning Association of North Alabama – Member/Sponsor
  • Tuscaloosa Estate Planning Council – Member