Our Team
The purpose of our practice is to provide comprehensive family life event planning to multiple generations. Our most important job is to understand who you are and what you want your assets to accomplish – only then can we create a robust financial plan to help achieve these goals. All of us bring a broad variety of experience to assist each of our clients, and together we work with our clients and their families to address all of life’s unforeseen challenges.
Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Will Buchman, CFP®
Associate Financial Advisor, Private Wealth Management
Cody Barfknecht
Senior Client Specialist, Private Wealth Management
Advanced Planning Team
Your relationship with us is a collaborative effort between our team and the deep resources of Baird. For advanced planning cases, we will frequently seek the additional counsel of our dedicated in-house experts. Collectively, we develop tailored solutions for the complex issues facing families with substantial wealth.
Melanie Schmieding, CTFA
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY WEALTH
Tim Steffen, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CPWA®
Director of Advanced Planning, Managing Director
One or more members of our team hold the following designations to showcase our dedication and expertise in wealth management.