Sean Edkins

Sean Edkins has extensive work experience in the financial industry, specifically in the field of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Sean began their career at SunAmerica Financial Group where they held various roles as a Product Analyst. Sean then joined ING Nederland as a Regional Vice President on the Internal Sales Desk. At Prudential Financial, Sean worked as a Regional Vice President and Sales Manager, leading the top-performing region within one year. Sean moved on to Barclays Global Investors, where they were a Principal Business Development Officer and played a key role in the development and distribution of the iShares ETF brand. Sean continued to build their expertise in ETFs at Merrill Lynch as a Vice President and PIA Specialist, focusing on Discretionary Platform Consulting. Sean joined State Street as a Principal Regional Consultant, specializing in ETFs, SMA, and Mutual Fund Distribution. Sean's career then led him to ProShares, where they served as a Regional Vice President and built relationships with Financial Intermediaries, focusing on Long/Short and Liquid Alternative Strategies using ETFs. At Deutsche Bank, they held the position of Director, CIMA, and Western Sales Manager, where they were responsible for the education, consultation, and distribution of db-X tracker brand ETFs. Currently, Sean works at DWS Group, where they hold the role of Head of ETF Strategic Partnerships.

Sean Edkins attended the School of Hard Knocks from 1966 to 2031, where they obtained a degree in Humility, Passion, Knowledge, Wisdom, & Understanding. Sean was also known to have a minor in Pleasant Persistence and Creativity. In 2002, Sean Edkins briefly attended The Wharton School, earning a degree in CIMA (Investment Management Analysis) for that year. Additionally, from 1985 to 1987, they attended Orange County and earned an AS degree in Business and Marketing.