Michelle
Cruz

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc

CRD#5913125
Investment Advisor
in Milwaukee, WI

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About this Advisor

Michelle Cruz is a financial advisor working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 9 years of industry experience. Cruz works at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. The advisor has gained experience at Jerry David, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC and Robert W Baird & Co. Cruz has Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, qualifying them as a securities agent, and is registered to operate in Wisconsin. Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc is a financial advisory business that has its headquarters in Milwaukee, WI. It has offices in 161 locations and a total of 4,071 people on staff. It administers $248 billion in total assets across its 316,065 client accounts, making it one of the biggest firms in the United States by assets under management. The firm provides services to 1,212 charitable organizations. Of its 316,065 client accounts, 25% belong to high-net-worth investors who have at least $1 million in investable assets. The business performs a number of services, such as financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters, educational seminars and other services. Financial advisory fee schedules usually are based on which services are offered. However, fees billed by Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc most likely consist of asset-based, hourly, fixed, commission-based, performance-based and other fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 66

Years Registered*

9 years

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for investment companies, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Publication of periodicals or newsletters, Educational seminars/workshops, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Commissions, Performance-based Fees, Others

Office Location

777 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$247,790,348,025

WI Average: $2,826,565,184
Total Number of Employees

4,071

WI Average: 43
Total Number of Accounts

316,065

WI Average: 1,898
Average Account Size

$783,985

WI Average: $1,489,234

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Publication of periodicals or newsletters
  • Educational seminars/workshops
  • Other

Michelle Cruz Work History

Michelle has been registered as a financial advisor for 9 years.*

2013 - Present (11 years)

Robert W Baird & Co

2012 - 2013 (1 year)

Jerry David

2012 - 2013 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Michelle Cruz to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

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