Baird has expanded its Arizona presence with the addition of an experienced advisory team and the opening of a new private wealth management office in Chandler, continuing the firm’s steady growth across the Southwest.
The Cowans Mitchell Group has joined Baird from Edelman Financial Engines and will operate from offices at 3100 West Ray Road. The team oversees approximately $305 million in client assets and is led by Director and Financial Advisor Jason Cowans, alongside Vice President and Financial Advisor Wilson Mitchell and Client Assistant Carmen Vander Wal.
Cowans brings more than 25 years of industry experience, having previously held roles at ING Funds, H&R Block Financial Advisors and Salomon Smith Barney. He holds the CFP and ChFC designations and earned a mathematics degree from the University of Arizona. Mitchell has nearly two decades in financial services, holds CFP and CRPC credentials, and received his finance degree from the University of Utah.
“We are excited to have Jason and Wilson join our best-in-class team and help launch our new Chandler location. Their decades of experience and intricate knowledge of the local Arizona community will help to further enhance our offerings as we continue to grow our presence in the Southwest,” said Adam Persily, market director with Baird.
The Chandler office adds to Baird’s existing Arizona locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Kierland, Peoria (Sun City) and Tucson, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to serving clients throughout the state.
Baird’s Private Wealth Management business includes nearly 1,400 financial advisors with an average of 20 years of experience, overseeing more than $369 billion in client assets as of Sept. 30, 2025.
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