ADVISORY GROUPS & COUNCILS
PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY GROUPS & COUNCILS
Sometimes the best way to feel empowered in your career is by connecting with peers in your industry . At Baird , we understand the value of putting great minds together – and that ’ s why we created advisory groups and councils for our Private Wealth Management associates .
BAIRD DIVERSE ADVISORS ( BDA )
The BDA prioritizes the mission to promote the presence of diverse advisors , both internally and externally . In an effort to recruit and retain ethnically diverse advisors , the BDA creates a space where associates can share best practices with one another .
Our goal with the BDA is to create a community where our ethnically diverse advisors can build connections and learn from one another through the sharing of experiences , challenges and best practices .”
BAIRD WOMEN ADVISORS ( BWA )
The BWA strives to empower female Financial Advisors , promoting the profession as a career of choice for women right now as well as in the future . The group advances the necessary connections , affiliations and opportunities to encourage the growth of a culture that enhances Baird ’ s ability to attract and retain women Financial Advisors .
Baird is committed to sustainably moving the needle for women in our industry by providing an understanding of many career paths available for women within the firm . Along with this , The BWA is a community within Baird that supports Women Financial Advisors , Associate Branch Managers and Branch Managers through a slew of initiatives . Baird supports women , and the works of women beyond investments .”
Marcus Fair Associate Branch Manager Financial Advisor
Lisa Ladds Doche Financial Advisor Managing Director
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