Baird 2023 Annual Report: Global Expertise with a Focus on You
2023 Baird Annual Report GLOBAL EXPERTISE
WITH A FOCUS ON YOU
Amid significant macroeconomic and geopolitical crosswinds, Baird’s core beliefs, timeless values and balanced business platform remained sources of strength for the firm and our clients in 2023.
Financial Information
Baird Financial Group is the ultimate parent company of all of Baird’s global operations. Our primary businesses are wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity. We are privately held and employee-owned.
Our Businesses and Corporate Resource Groups
Provides comprehensive financial advice and planning, investment consulting and trust services for individuals, families, business owners and executives across the United States.
Baird Advisors | Baird Equity Asset Management
Experienced managers with time-tested approaches designed to deliver consistent performance for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals via risk-controlled portfolios and the Baird Funds.
Fixed Income Sales & Trading | Public Finance Provides investment ideas, timely analysis and trading execution to institutional investors, as well as premier debt underwriting and advisory services to public, private and nonprofit clients.
Global Investment Banking | Equities
A comprehensive platform of equity research, sales and trading, underwriting, and M&A and capital advisory capabilities serving corporate and institutional clients around the world.
Baird Capital | Baird Principal Group | Strategic Investments
Comprises the firm’s global private equity and strategic investment activities, managed by Baird Capital and Baird Principal Group.
Provide our business units with the services and support they need to help our clients and associates thrive.
Impacting Our Communities
We’re proud to have a long tradition of community involvement at Baird. Our associates continue to build on this legacy through their strong commitment to giving back.
Leadership
The members of Baird’s Executive Committee average 26 years at the firm, representing a significant continuity of leadership and advocacy for the core values Baird was founded on in 1919.
