Baird adds $160M team to its Dallas wealth management office

Baird adds $160M team to its Dallas wealth management office
Team of three join the firm’s network of more than 1,300 advisors.
OCT 27, 2023

Baird Private Wealth Management has expanded its capabilities in Dallas with the addition of a $160 million team that joins from Carter.

The Berg Group comprises two advisors, Joel Berg, who joins as a director and financial advisor, and Robert (Bob) Berg, who joins as a vice president and consultant. They are joined by client assistant Lisa Maier.

Joel Berg has 15 years’ experience in the industry, while Bob Berg has been in the industry for more than three decades. Both hold CFP designations.

Other recent additions to the Baird stable include a $500 million team who switched from Zions to join the firm in Salt Lake City.

SUPPORTING ADVISORS

In the summer, the firm promoted managing director Ellen Galezewski to the newly created role of director of wealth strategy and solutions to support the growth of Baird’s Private Wealth Management business.

The wealth solutions group includes more than 130 specialists who help Baird’s 1,300 financial advisors provide customized solutions to their clients. Galezewski also continues to oversee Baird’s wealth centers teams.

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