Nicholas Shields, MBA, Pl.Fin, A.V.A. Clu
About Nicholas Shields, MBA, Pl.Fin, A.V.A. Clu
Nicholas Shields is the Vice President of Quebec at IG Wealth Management, specializing in Private Wealth Management. He has an extensive background in financial services, with previous roles at IG Wealth Management and a solid educational foundation in economics and finance.
Current Role at IG Wealth Management
Nicholas Shields serves as the Vice President of Quebec in Private Wealth Management at IG Wealth Management. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the firm's operations in Montreal, Quebec. In this role, he focuses on delivering tailored wealth management solutions to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at IG Wealth Management
Nicholas Shields has a significant history with IG Wealth Management, having worked in various capacities since 2002. He served as a Consultant from 2002 to 2005, followed by a role as Division Director from 2005 to 2007. He then progressed to Regional Director from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2011 to 2017. Prior to his current role, he was Vice President of Quebec in Financial Services from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Professional Development
Nicholas Shields has pursued extensive education in finance and management. He earned an MBA in Business Management from Université Laval in 2017. He completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) at the Canadian Securities Institute and has undertaken executive education programs at INSEAD and The Wharton School, focusing on digital partnerships and fintech strategies. Additionally, he holds designations as a Financial Planner (Pl.Fin.) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).
Academic Background
Nicholas Shields has a strong academic foundation in economics and science. He obtained a Bachelor of Economics from Western University from 1999 to 2002. Earlier, he studied Pure and Applied Science at Champlain Regional College Lennoxville from 1996 to 1999. His diverse educational background supports his expertise in financial planning and wealth management.