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Kyle Shields

Boston

Summary

Dedicated and transparent financial professional currently progressing toward CFP® certification. Proven ability to build relationships, drive client engagement, and contribute to team growth through proactive outreach and planning conversations. Committed to continuous personal development and improving the client experience by identifying planning opportunities and delivering tailored financial guidance

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Investment Consultant

Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - Current

- Serve as a financial planner to clients in the region, initiating contact with unengaged or underserved investors.

- Conduct discovery conversations to understand client goals related to retirement, income strategies, investment planning, tax efficiency, and estate planning.

- Initiate outbound email and phone campaigns to schedule and lead comprehensive financial planning sessions.

- Utilize Fidelity's structured planning process to build relationships and uncover opportunities for advisory support.

- Collaborate with aligned financial advisors to grow their books of business by connecting them with new, planning-oriented clients.

Financial Representative

Fidelity Investments
04.2023 - 01.2024

- Provided in-person support to walk-in clients across a wide range of financial needs.

- Facilitated account maintenance, troubleshooting, transfers, and onboarding for new accounts.

- Educated clients on the value of Fidelity's local advisor relationships and initiated conversations to guide them toward personalized planning.

Customer Relationship Advocate

Fidelity Investments
04.2022 - 04.2023

- Delivered high-quality phone-based support for Fidelity clients, assisting with trades, account maintenance, and operational issues.

- Exceeded key performance indicators including trade accuracy, client interactions per hour, and customer satisfaction scores.

- Developed strong process knowledge and call routines, improving service efficiency and effectiveness.

- Used open-ended questions to identify deeper client needs and promote long-term planning opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
01-2019

Skills

- Financial Tools: FocusPoint, Salesforce, Outlook

- Client Engagement: Skilled in outbound communication and developing client trust

- Calendar Management: Highly organized with strong time and scheduling practices

- Relationship building, transparency, patience, and a strong willingness to learn and grow

Certification

- FINRA: SIE, Series 7, Series 66 - Currently pursuing: Series 9 & 10 licenses

Licenses

- CFP® Certification - Coursework in progress

Timeline

Investment Consultant

Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - Current

Financial Representative

Fidelity Investments
04.2023 - 01.2024

Customer Relationship Advocate

Fidelity Investments
04.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Syracuse University
Kyle Shields