Sean Madlem

Wealth Advisor

As a Wealth Advisor at Avalan, Sean works with a select group of entrepreneurs, growth-minded professionals, and forward-thinking families to build resilient, purpose-aligned wealth. He specializes in outcome-based portfolio design, helping clients create clarity around their financial objectives and long-term obligations.

Sean joined Avalan in 2020 as an Investment Analyst and later became an Associate Portfolio Manager, supporting research, trading operations, and customized portfolio construction. Today, he draws on that technical foundation in his client advisory work, delivering thoughtful investment guidance through a high-touch, relationship-driven approach.

Sean earned his bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, where he was a scholar-athlete, and lives in Ventura with his wife, Rebekah.

Outside of work, he enjoys researching global markets, coaching high school football, practicing archery, playing golf, spending time outdoors, and reading. His areas of personal interest include history, economics, geopolitics, realpolitik, philosophy, and rhetoric.