David L Shields
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Office: 412-288-2355

600 Grant St
5100 US Steel Tower
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2702

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My Mission

As a Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative, in all situations I will make those recommendations which I would do for myself and my family if faced with a similar situation.

By matching your needs with innovative solutions utilizing world-class insurance services and internationally recognized investment products, I will do my best to help you protect and provide for those people you care about most. I will work hard to build a relationship with you based on trust and integrity, always striving to provide you with the same level of ethical service that I would expect for myself.

About David Shields

Welcome to the site for David Shields, Financial Representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. David Shields and his team support a variety of clients all over the United States.

Financial security is often a major objective in each of our lives. You try to do what's right for those you care about, but the wrong financial decision can often undermine the best of intentions. That is where David Shields comes in. Whether you are concerned for you own financial needs or those of your family or your business, David Shields can help you identify your needs and provide complementary solutions.

Read what R. Jerry Grossman, Investment Banker, has to say about David Shields' financial guidance.

"David Shields has been a trusted financial representative over many years, consistently providing sound, thoughtful solutions, tailored to our specific family needs, objectives and circumstances."

View other client testimonials that illustrate David Shields' abilities as a Financial Representative.

Areas of Interest
Visit these areas of David Shields' site:

  • Disability Income Insurance Information on the importance of protecting your income in the event of a disability, including options especially for physisicans.
  • Article Library Articles on business and money practices, insurance, financial, investment, estate analysis and general interest articles
  • Calculators Calculators to estimate or compare many aspects of your financial wellness.
  • Economic Commentary and Investment Analysis Monthly and quarterly commentaries plus regular analysis of specific world market segments.

Physicians Nationwide

David Shields is a member of Physicians Nationwide. Physicians Nationwide is a group of qualified and experienced Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives who specialize in serving the unique financial needs of physicians.

Physicians Nationwide is a marketing name and is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, subsidiary or other corporate affiliate of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, nor is it a legal partnership or entity.