Joseph Shields
Vice President, Business Development Manager at Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.
About
Joseph Shields serves as Vice President and Head of Internal Sales at Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc., where he leads the internal sales team and drives firm-wide distribution strategy for investment products. He plays a key role in overseeing sales operations, supporting channel partners, and implementing growth initiatives targeting both institutional and intermediary investors.
Shields specializes in U.S. listed ETFs and mutual funds, focusing especially on equity, thematic, and alternative strategies geared toward a diverse array of clients. His expertise encompasses product positioning, client relationship management, and educational outreach designed to expand market share within strategic segments—most notably within the wealth management and financial advisory sectors.
Prior to joining Harbor Capital Advisors, Shields held roles at Global X ETFs as AVP, Internal Sales Desk Manager, where he developed distribution initiatives for innovative ETF solutions. He holds a strong background in investment sales leveraging advanced product knowledge and communication skills, though publicly available sources do not specify his educational credentials or industry awards. Shields is recognized for building scalable sales teams and expanding assets under management across key investment product lines.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. | Vice President, Business Development Manager | Feb 2023 to Present | — | 
| Global X ETFs | AVP, Internal Sales Desk Manager | Dec 2020 to Feb 2023 | — | 
| Global X ETFs | Investment Consultant | Jul 2018 to Dec 2020 | — | 
| Horizons ETFs (US) | Sales and Distribution Associate | May 2017 to Jul 2018 | — | 
| Horizons ETFs (US) | Intern | Jan 2017 to May 2017 | — | 
| Recon Capital Partners | Intern | Aug 2016 to Jan 2017 | — | 
| A1 Exotics Magazine Corporation | Founder | Apr 2013 to Sep 2016 | Developed and launched the A1 Exotics Platform which details the backgrounds, lifestyle, and experience of exotic car collectors. Cultivated a media presence of over 300,000 exotic car enthusiasts. De... | 
Education
Iona University
Finance, Finance, General
2013 — 2017
Red Bank Catholic High School
2009 — 2013
Others at Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (19)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| CChase Bower | Senior Vice President | Malvern, PA , United States | 
| Managing Director | Elmhurst, IL , United States | |
| SSpenser Lerner | Managing Director, Head of Multi Asset Solutions | New York, NY , United States | 
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
| AAndrew Akwaah | Security Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | 
| BBryan Sullivan | Senior Vice President, Regional Investment Consultant, Harbor Funds Distribution, Inc | Philadelphia, PA , United States | 
| CCharlie Griffin | Business Development Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | 
| DDajon Johnson | Business Development Analyst | Richmond, VA , United States | 
| DDale Korman | Senior Vice President | Atlanta, GA , United States | 
| Senior Investment Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |