Melanie Shields
Client Relationship Manager
Melanie is based in our Glasgow office.
Moving back to Scotland after a brief period living in the United States, Melanie joined the team as a junior administrator before working her way up through various roles, sometimes moving between our offices in the process.
In her role as Client Relationship Manager, Melanie leads on nurturing long-term relationships with our clients and ensuring Acumen Financial Planning continues to offer the high level of service clients have come to expect.
What do you like most about working at Acumen Financial Planning?
“The variety of the tasks I carry out. Every day is different.”
What has been your proudest career achievement to date?
“I was going to say passing my FP3; however, I think it is probably being instrumental in the integration of Acumen Financial Planning. It’s the biggest event in my career.”
Tell us one thing that people might not know about you.
“I go to a boxing class 2-3 times a week. It’s brilliant stress relief.”
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Life is not a rehearsal – enjoy every second as you don’t get a second go.”