Kirby Eckels
About Kirby Eckels
Kirby Eckels is a Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Consulting for North America at Alpha FMC, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in psychology and English literature from Barnard College and has held various roles in consulting and public relations.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Kirby Eckels serves as the Manager of Asset & Wealth Management Consulting for North America at Alpha FMC. In this role, which he has held since 2021, he is responsible for overseeing consulting projects and managing client relationships within the asset and wealth management sector. His experience in this position has contributed to the firm's strategic initiatives in the North American market.
Previous Experience at Alpha FMC
Kirby Eckels has a history of progressive roles at Alpha FMC, beginning as an Analyst in Asset & Wealth Management Consulting from 2018 to 2019. He then advanced to the position of Consultant from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he gained valuable insights and experience in consulting practices specific to asset and wealth management, which laid the groundwork for his current managerial role.
Educational Background
Kirby Eckels completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Barnard College, where he studied Psychology and English Literature. His academic background has provided him with a diverse skill set that supports his work in asset and wealth management consulting. Additionally, he attended Klein High School, where he completed an AP and Honors Course of Study.
Internship Experience
Kirby Eckels has gained practical experience through various internships. He interned at Hunter Public Relations for three months in 2016, where he was exposed to public relations strategies. In 2017, he also completed a three-month internship at Aquamarine Investment Partners, further enhancing his understanding of investment practices and consulting.
Early Career Roles
Before his consulting career, Kirby Eckels worked at Barnard College in multiple capacities. He served as a Lab Assistant in Contextual Learning & Extinction from 2014 to 2016 and as an Instructional Media Technologist from 2015 to 2018. These roles provided him with foundational skills in research and technology that are applicable in his current consulting work.