Baird

Robert w. baird & company, inc.

Robert w. baird & company, inc.

An Excellent Place to Build a Career

An Excellent Place to Build a Career

This employee owned company has growth and a no jerks policy. What more could a prospective applicant desire? Let’s look at Baird, which has so much to offer, it is ninth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

This employee owned company has growth and a no jerks policy. What more could a prospective applicant desire? Let’s look at Baird, which has so much to offer, it is ninth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Table of Contents

BACKGROUND 3

FUNCTIONALITY 3

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT 3

EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS 4

BAIRD CAPITAL 5

FIXED INCOME CAPITAL MARKETS 5

ASSET MANAGEMENT 6

GLOBAL STATUS 6

MARKETING 7

COMPETITION 7

FINANCIALS 8

SWOT ANALYSIS 9

STRENGTHS 9

WEAKNESSES 9

OPPORTUNITIES 10

THREATS 10

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT 10

WORKS CITED 12

BACKGROUND

Baird was founded in 1919 and has grown into a company Barron’s called “one of the Top 40 Wealth Managers in the U.S.” (Baird) for 2013. Employees “bought back the company’s stock [from majority owner, Northwestern Mutual] in a series of purchases that culminated in 2004” (Hoovers). This move affords Baird an independence that is a noted part of its success (Baird). Worrying about outside shareholder interests is a non-factor (Baird). Making the best decisions for the client comes naturally for a company that is owned by its employees. Additionally, Baird has women’s events and programs, which show its awareness of the value of women. The company is global and extends its reach at every opportunity. Baird is also a firm which gives back through Baird Foundation, its philanthropic center.

FUNCTIONALITY

Baird has “built a strong platform of five complementary businesses that help diversify and balance revenue through all types of market conditions” (Robert W. Baird & Co.). Private Wealth Management, Fixed...