KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Matchmaking cost - packages start at $25,000 and can exceed $500,000 annually, with full payment due upfront * Limited client roster - Sullivan personally works with only 10 clients per year, team members handle 4-6 clients each * Geographic coverage - offers single city to international searches across multiple offices (Houston, Dallas, NYC, Phoenix, Scottsdale, California) * Psychology-focused approach - uses master's degree in adult psychology to assess attachment styles, patterns, and love languages during matching process * No blind dates policy - clients review photos and detailed information before agreeing to meet matches * Limited public reviews available - despite media attention, few online client reviews exist A former national executive recruiter in the air/space/naval industry, Sameera Sullivan is no stranger to the art of matching people with their dream jobs. But do those skills translate when it comes to matters of the heart? Our team of experts has reviewed over 200 matchmakers, delving deep into their services, success rates, and customer experiences. Our reviews are built on our own 14+ years of industry experience, extensive research, and a keen understanding of the matchmaking industry and what clients value most in a service. VIP MATCHMAKING Sullivan's dating service was initially called Lasting Connections back when it was founded in 2012. She has since rebranded as Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers [https://sameerasullivan.com/]. Sullivan says she has always had a penchant for giving out dating advice and coaching. As she shared in an interview with BizWomen [https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2015/02/yes-offline-matchmaking-is-alive-and-well-and.html?page=all#:~:text=Sullivan's%20first%20(official)%20foray%20into,and%20coaching%2C%22%20Sullivan%20said.], > My friends would call me at 3 o'clock in the morning…and my mom said, 'You should charge people.’ Her professional background prior to matchmaking was in the air/naval/space industry. While she was working as a national executive recruiter, she got a call from another recruiter - one who asked if she’d be interested in working for a matchmaking service. After accepting the position, she said she fell in love with the mission - but thought a more personalized approach would work better. As she started working with a handful of her own clients, she began getting word-of-mouth referrals and decided to strike out on her own. Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers is headquartered in Houston, Texas [/houston-matchmaker/] with branch offices in Dallas [/dallas-matchmakers/], New York [/nyc-matchmakers/], Phoenix [/matchmakers-in-phoenix/], Scottsdale [/scottsdale-matchmaker/] and Northern & Southern California [/matchmaker-southern-california/]. Sullivan has a strong presence in Scottsdale, Texas and NYC, as she spends her winters in Arizona and splits the rest of her time between New York and Houston. Sullivan specializes in matchmaking for “high net worth individuals [http://priceofbusiness.com/meet-sameera-sullivan-chief-matchmaker-and-ceo-of-lasting-connections/].” She only personally works with 10 clients per year [https://observer.com/2017/09/elite-matchmaker-sameera-sullivan-advice-an-elite-how-men-can-find-love-after-divorce/]. > I have to feel that I connect with my client, and if I feel I can help them, I will take them on. If I don’t feel I can work with them, I will refer them out. I am not for everyone! As she explained in an interview [https://www.datingnews.com/movers-and-shakers/lasting-connections-starts-virtual-matchmaker-consulting/], > I’m more of a search agency than just a matchmaker. I only take a handful of clients each quarter because it’s such a personalized process. Members of her matchmaking team each work with 4 to 6 clients at a time. SAMEERA SULLIVAN’S MATCHMAKING PHILOSOPHY Sullivan encourages her clients to date many different women in the beginning to identify what qualities they are looking for in a partner. “A lot of the time, what people think they want in love isn’t what they actually want, so it’s important to try out different things in the beginning,” Sullivan said to the Observer [https://observer.com/2017/09/elite-matchmaker-sameera-sullivan-advice-an-elite-how-men-can-find-love-after-divorce/]. She works hand in hand with her clients, working to understand their relationship histories, dating journey and roadblocks. Her master’s degree in adult psychology helps her understand what type of matches to choose for each client. As she explained in an interview with Dating Advice [https://www.datingadvice.com/for-men/sameera-sullivan-brings-matchmaking-services-to-arizona], “Being a good matchmaker, you have to have a good intuition and a good understanding of psychology. You have to understand different personality types and use those tools for your clients.” She also shared that it’s important that clients be open to coaching and be prepared to learn about themselves during the process. We cover your patterns, your attachment styles, and your love languages. We’re actually able to help people go into their patterns based on their assessments. And we’re able to help people really understand why they attract a particular type of person. Sullivan is no stranger to giving singles dating advice, as she’s often interviewed as a relationship expert. Here are 3 of her best dating tips from around the web! HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE SAMEERA SULLIVAN? Women can join Sullivan's matchmaking database as free or priority members by filling out an internet form and submitting a photo. Priority members can pay a one-time fee and will be considered for matching with paying clients before free members. Priority members will also have an hour-long interview with a matchmaker, and can attend members-only mixer events. Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers also offers Virtual Matchmaking Consulting Silver & Gold packages. The silver option means you’re automatically placed into her singles database, go through an initial personality assessment, dating coaching, professional photography, and post-date feedback. For those who purchase the Gold package, they’ll get everything in silver plus image consulting and recruit potential matches. Services for women range from $500 to $25,000 depending on your level of service. Men join as paying clients, with the package price paid up front. Memberships start at $25,000 and run north of $500,000 for a year's worth of matchmaking services and 6 months of "freeze" time. Freeze time can be used to pause the search to explore a promising relationship. Pricing varies depending on what type of matchmaking service you’re looking for, how difficult it may be to find someone matching your criteria, and how many cities you’d like to date in. Sullivan offers single city searches, as well as regional, coastal, national, and international ones. You'll be matched with free and priority members in the database, or with women the scouting team has actively recruited. Scouts approach potential matches at local events, sports games, galas, etc., as well as via their own social networks. Her team has also been known to cold call people! However most singles find her online, via PR outreach, and her referral network of hundreds of recruiters. When a compatible match is identified, you'll review photos and other detailed information. If you're interested, some information will be shared with the match. Confidentiality is important, but Sullivan doesn't send her clients on blind dates! SAMEERA SULLIVAN REVIEWS Although they’ve gotten quite a bit of media attention, you won’t find many online reviews of Lasting Connections or Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers. Her Google business ratings are positive and clients seem to be satisfied. Sullivan’s matchmaking process seems to be working well for her. And if her services don’t qualify as “budget busting” for you, she could be worth investigating further. But if having to put down a significant chunk of change before knowing whether or not you like her matchmaking style gives you pause, you may want to consider a dating service that offers a little more flexibility - at a more affordable price. 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Sameera Sullivan's matchmaking packages start at $25,000 and can exceed $500,000 for a full year of service. The cost varies based on search scope (single city vs international), difficulty of criteria, and level of service. Payment is required upfront before services begin. WHERE IS SAMEERA SULLIVAN MATCHMAKERS LOCATED? Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with branch offices in Dallas, New York City, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Northern & Southern California. Sullivan splits her time between these locations throughout the year. HOW MANY CLIENTS DOES SAMEERA SULLIVAN PERSONALLY WORK WITH? Sameera Sullivan personally works with only 10 clients per year. Other team members handle 4-6 clients each. This limited capacity ensures a highly personalized matchmaking experience. WHAT IS SAMEERA SULLIVAN'S BACKGROUND BEFORE BECOMING A LUXURY MATCHMAKER? ullivan worked as a national executive recruiter in the air/space/naval industry before transitioning to matchmaking in 2012. She holds a master's degree in adult psychology, which she applies to understand client relationship patterns and attachment styles. DO CLIENTS GO ON BLIND DATES WITH SAMEERA SULLIVAN MATCHMAKERS? No, Sameera Sullivan does not send clients on blind dates. Clients review photos and detailed information about potential matches before agreeing to meet them. CAN WOMEN JOIN SAMEERA SULLIVAN'S MATCHMAKING SERVICE? Women can join as free members in the database or as priority members for $500-$25,000. Priority members receive coaching, photography, and are considered first for matches with paying male clients. HOW DOES SAMEERA SULLIVAN FIND MATCHES FOR CLIENTS? Matches come from the singles database, active recruiting by scouts at events and social venues, cold calling, online outreach, and referrals. The team uses both database members and actively recruits new candidates. WHAT CITIES DOES SAMEERA SULLIVAN SERVE? Sameera Sullivan offers single city searches as well as regional, coastal, national, and international searches. The service can accommodate clients wanting to date in multiple cities or worldwide. DOES SAMEERA SULLIVAN OFFER CONTRACT FLEXIBILITY? No, Sameera Sullivan requires full payment upfront for packages that typically span one year. However, clients receive 6 months of "freeze time" to pause the search if exploring a promising relationship. ARE THERE MANY CLIENT REVIEWS AVAILABLE FOR SAMEERA SULLIVAN? Despite media attention, there are limited online client reviews available for Sameera Sullivan Matchmakers. The available Google business ratings are positive, but potential clients have limited feedback to reference. 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