extended team
Our team embraces a collaborative approach to wealth management, harnessing the expertise of our carefully selected Extended Team. Each member has been chosen for their exceptional professional knowledge and ability to deliver thoughtful, tailored solutions for high-net-worth clients. These seasoned professionals bring their specialized skill sets to bear on critical areas such as advanced wealth management, succession planning, and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive and strategic guidance.
BUSINESS OWNER SOLUTIONS
Andrew McKay
Managing Director
Andy has over 35 years' experience in executing middle-market M&A, investment, financial, valuation, and other business transactions. Prior to joining Baird, he was Head of Investment Banking at Hilliard Lyons. He is a...
Leo Whitt
Managing Director
Baird Trust
Jonathan Raymon, JD, CTFA*
Charitable Solutions Strategist
Mark Nickel, CFP®
President & Chief Investment Officer
Mark is President and Chief Investment Officer of Baird Trust. He has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry and holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation.Mark previously served as the Chief Investment...
Baird Family Wealth
Jaleigh White, CPA
Director
Jaleigh comes to Baird through the 2019 acquisition of Hilliard Lyons. In her new role, Jaleigh works with advisors and their most complex clients ensuring that all business owners, executives and multi-generational clients have...
Wealth Management Advanced Planning
Darrian Hornedo, JD
Estate Planner
Kelsey Clair, CPA
Tax Strategist
Kelsey Clair joined Robert W. Baird & Co. in 2020. Kelsey is currently the Senior Tax Strategist for Baird’s Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to joining Baird in 2020, Kelsey was responsible for...
Sascha Schreiber, CFP®
Senior Financial Planner
Sascha is a Senior Financial Planner with the Wealth Planning team at Baird. He is a CFP® professional who works as a member of Paula’s Extended Team providing expertise on the intricate situations...
Timothy M. Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP®, CPWA®
Director of Tax Planning
As Director of Tax Planning for Baird, Tim is responsible for researching, writing and speaking on important tax issues that impact the clients of Baird. This includes topics related to retirement planning...