Events
Upcoming Events
More events are on the way! Check back soon for more information.
Past Events
September 21, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Link Coming
September 5, 2022
12:00a - 12:00p
Enjoy the holiday!
August 17, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
You're Invited! Baird Wealth Strategies Webinar: Trust Services at Baird
With Baird Trust soon to be a solution available to clients in September, Mark “Mac” McLennon and Mark Criner, Trust Strategists of Baird Trust, will highlight key trust solutions that may benefit your unique financial situation.
June 20, 2022
8:00a - 4:30p
Baird Office Closure
Celebrating Freedom on Juneteenth
In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, our office will be closed on Monday, June 20. We will reopen at our regularly scheduled time the morning of Tuesday, June 21. We are grateful for your continued trust and appreciate our relationship.
June 15, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
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Market Update: Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
Investment Strategy Analyst Ross Mayfield will give a market update focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and inflation. He will touch on a near-term outlook for both before handing off to Nic Reisenbichler, Manager of Investment Products, to discuss the ramifications for portfolios and some potential asset classes for this new environment. Then, Chris Dolan, Financial Planner, will join the call to discuss planning strategies in a rising interest rate and high inflation environment.
May 30, 2022
Baird Office Closure
Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 30. We will reopen at our regularly scheduled time the morning of Tuesday, May 31. We are grateful for your continued trust and truly appreciate our relationship.
May 18, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Link Coming
Coming May 18th: Baird’s Retirement Guide for Women
Check back soon for updates on the webinar in May.
April 26, 2022
4:00p - 5:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
Tax Planning Under the SECURE Act
In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act), one of the largest updates to retirement planning provisions in the tax code in over a decade.
March 16, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
Equity Compensation
Join Laurence Kluth, Equity Compensation Planning Manager, where he will share meaningful advice around how you can integrate these benefits within your broader wealth management plans.
February 16, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
A 360 view of 360 Wealth - Organizing Your Finances
Please join Baird's Technology Solutions Consultants, Andy Krogstad & Michelle Dowling for an overview of BairdOnline and 360 Wealth. We’ll explore key features and functionality available to you through the online platform.
January 19, 2022
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
Navigating Tricky Waters with Baird Market Strategist
You’re Invited! Baird Wealth Strategies Webinar Navigating Tricky Waters with Baird Market Strategist Michael Antonelli
November 24 - November 25, 2021
4:30p - 11:45p
Enjoy the Holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at the Duncan Group, we wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closing at 4:30pm EST on Wednesday, November 24, so our associates can begin their holiday with their families. We are closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25. We will reopen at our regularly scheduled time the morning of Friday, November 26, and close at 2pm EST. We are thankful for your continued trust and truly appreciate our relationship. If you do not wish to receive further Baird email announcements, reply to this email with "Remove Me" in the subject line. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. 800-79-BAIRD. rwbaird.com.
November 17, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
Year End Tax Planning
Year-end is always a time to think about tax and other planning strategies, but with Congress poised to enact a variety of changes, the window for some strategies may close sooner than expected. Please join us for this webinar as Baird’s Tax Strategists, Eric Wikstrom and Kelsey Clair discuss the latest on potential law changes.
October 20, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Password: BWS123
Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment is approaching quickly (Oct. 15th – Dec. 7th) may be top of mind for many. Additionally, for those who are at/approaching Medicare age and often seek trusted professionals to assist them through filing and enrollment.
September 15, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link and the password is BWS123
Charitable Giving
Join us for this timely webinar, where Chris Dolan, Sr. Financial Planner at Baird, will cover what you need to know about the current charitable giving landscape in the United States, and what strategies can be implemented when giving.
August 18, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Please Click on the Link to Register (Password: BWS123)
Social Security 101
If you are approaching retirement or are approaching a social security claiming decision, this webinar is just for you!
June 16, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
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You're Invited! Baird Wealth Strategies Webinar
In light of the proposed tax law changes, there are short-term and long-term impacts that most investors should consider. Please join Kelsey Clair, Erik Wikstrom and Arti Batra as they provide an overview of the more impactful policies within the proposed tax law changes, as well as strategies you may consider implementing now to minimize the impact of these changes.
May 19, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Click on the Registration Link (Password: BWS123)
Educational Planning
Please join Jeannette Haen and Christopher Dolan as they discuss how the current pandemic could affect the college experience, college costs and education planning going forward.
April 21, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
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Business Owner Solutions - Transitioning a Business
Andy McKay and Jason Spitz of the Business Owner Solutions team at Baird will discuss the critical issues that business owners face during a transition and provide a guide to the basics.
March 18, 2021
12:00p - 1:00p
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The Economy and Your Financial Wellness with Mike Antonelli
About the Speakers: Michael graduated from Purdue University in 1995 with a degree in history and moved to CT to work in the back office of AIG trading. He moved to Chicago in 1997 to work in the back office of Dean Witter's futures division before moving to a 24-hour trading desk in 1999 to execute futures and options for Fimat, a division of Societe Generale. He got his MBA at the University of Chicago in 2007 before coming to Baird on the Equity Trading Desk in March 2007 as a Sales Trader, assigned to the International team. Michael began writing a daily email in 2010 as a way to let overseas clients know what happened while they slept. He started posting it online in 2013 and it is now the Bull and Baird blog.
January 21, 2021
1:00p - 2:00p
Webinar Link
2021 Market Outlook: How Politics and Policy May Shape the Market
With the transition to a new administration, Courtney will discuss the political and policy environment in Washington and implications for financial markets. Topics covered will include: stimulus; tax; climate; trade; health care; infrastructure; defense; and regulation.
September 16, 2020
12:00p - 1:00p
Please Register for the Webinar Above
Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs
Join us as we review four areas of impact on a family's financial planning when caring for a child with special needs or disabilities.
July 21, 2020
2:00p - 3:00p
Webinar link to register is above.
Power of Feeling Your Best
Please join us as Chris Johnson, CEO and Founder of On Target Living presents, Power of Feeling Your Best. Smash limiting beliefs and supercharge your life with this dynamic, 60-minute webinar.
June 10, 2020
6:30p - 7:15p
Please register via the link provided or email Kate Roberts at kroberts@rwbaird.com
Aligning Your Investments With Your Values
Hear from two of our most distinguished Baird colleagues, John Taft, Baird Vice Chairmen and Kathy Carey, Baird Director of Investment Research & Advanced Planning. They will be discussing how you can invest with your values.
May 20, 2020
1:00p - 2:00p
Please email Kate Roberts at kroberts@rwbaird.com if you are interested or you can register via the link above.
April 15, 2020
12:00p - 1:00p
Once you register, you will receive an email with the webinar link.
Hoodlums to Hackers: How to Stay Safe From Cyber Crime and Identity Theft
Retired FBI Agent Keynote Speaker Jeff Lanza leads a dynamic presentation that focuses on how criminals try to trick us, steal our identities and commit cyber fraud.
April 8, 2020
12:00p - 1:00p
Webinar link and details will be sent via email when you register for the event. If you cannot make the event, a recording will be available too. Just email kroberts@rwbaird.com and Kate will email you the recording later.
Webinar: SECURE Act and CARES Act Explained
The SECURE Act was passed in late 2019 and included a number of changes to our retirement savings laws. In late March, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act aimed at providing tax savings and increased cash flow opportunities for individuals and small businesses.
March 18, 2020
12:00p - 1:00p
The webinar link will be sent to you via email when you register.
Social Security for Women
Happy National Women's Month! Please join us as Baird's Financial Planner, Linda Grant-Smith discusses how Social Security benefits differ for women. Learn what to consider regarding when to file, on whose work record to claim, and if your marital status (Divorced, Widowed, Singe, Married) affects your choice.
February 19, 2020
12:00p - 1:00p
Webinar link to register is below.
Medicare: Getting the Most From Your Benefits
Join us as we discuss the costs and benefits of Medicare plans, as well as how to enroll.