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Joseph Shields

Joseph Shields

Vice President, Business Development Manager at Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.

Chicago, IL , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.Vice President, Business Development ManagerFeb 2023 to Present
Global X ETFsAVP, Internal Sales Desk ManagerDec 2020 to Feb 2023
Global X ETFsInvestment ConsultantJul 2018 to Dec 2020
Horizons ETFs (US)Sales and Distribution AssociateMay 2017 to Jul 2018
Horizons ETFs (US)InternJan 2017 to May 2017
Recon Capital PartnersInternAug 2016 to Jan 2017
A1 Exotics Magazine CorporationFounderApr 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)

NameRoleLocation
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Chase Bower
Senior Vice PresidentMalvern, PA , United States
Jeff Markarian
Jeff Markarian
Managing DirectorElmhurst, IL , United States
S
Spenser Lerner
Managing Director, Head of Multi Asset SolutionsNew York, NY , United States
Stephen Cook
Stephen Cook
Managing DirectorNew York, NY , United States
A
Andrew Akwaah
Security AnalystChicago, IL , United States
B
Bryan Sullivan
Senior Vice President, Regional Investment Consultant, Harbor Funds Distribution, IncPhiladelphia, PA , United States
C
Charlie Griffin
Business Development AnalystChicago, IL , United States
D
Dajon Johnson
Business Development AnalystRichmond, VA , United States
D
Dale Korman
Senior Vice PresidentAtlanta, GA , United States
Elizabeth Laprade
Elizabeth Laprade
Senior Investment Research AnalystBoston, MA , United States
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