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Meet Our Team

Financial goals rarely achieve themselves. They require comprehensive planning that starts with an understanding of where you are today, where you want to go and the changes and challenges you may face along the way. With access to deep and specialized expertise, we can help ensure you get there.

Adam Estes AAMS®, QPFC®

Director, Family Wealth Advisor

502.420.1431

AEstes@rwbaird.com

A nationally recognized advisor, Adam first received "On Wall Street" Magazine's 'Top 40 Advisors Under 40' award at age 30. He has been honored in this publication 6 times over the course of his career. "On Wall Street" named Estes #1...

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Michael Holland CFP®, EA®, CPWA®

Vice President, Family Wealth Advisor

502.420.1432

MHolland@rwbaird.com

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Kentucky (with a B.B.A in Finance), Michael has extensive experience as a financial planner and advisor. He specializes in high net worth planning strategies...

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David Estes

Senior Vice President, Advisor

502.420.1400

DEstes@rwbaird.com

After attending Indiana University and serving in the military, David began his wealth management career with Baird in 1973. He has spent his entire career with Baird. David has gained significant experience and perspective through many ...

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Allen Hamilton, CFP®

PWM Financial Planner

502.326.1519

APHamilton@rwbaird.com

Allen Hamilton is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky. He graduated summa cum laude with dual degrees in both Finance and Economics. Allen, a third generation UK athlete, also played golf at the University of Kentucky for 5...

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J.R. Hensley, J.D

Estate Planner

502-326-1506

jhensley@rwbaird.com

J.R. combines an extensive background in sports management and corporate law, serving a diverse client base that includes professional athletes, entertainment professionals and business owners. He spent over 15 years representing...
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Aubrey King, QPFC®

Client Assistant

502.420.1416

AKing@rwbaird.com

Aubrey is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken where she earned a B.A. in English with a minor in Professional Writing and Secondary Education. She joined …

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Ashlee Hopper

Client Assistant

502.420.1286

AHopper@rwbaird.com

Ashlee joined Hilliard Lyons in 2012 as a Cash Associate in the Operations Department prior to the firm’s transition to Baird in 2019...

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Clara Belding

Client Assistant

502.420.1430

cbelding@rwbaird.com

In December ‘21 Clara graduated from University of Louisville’s College of Business with a degree in Marketing and Finance. She also worked full-time at Fifth Third Bank as a personal banker gaining 3+ years of experience...
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Jennifer Solinger

Client Assistant

502-326-1521

jsolinger@rwbaird.com

Jennifer is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a double major in Accounting and Finance. She is currently studying for her CPA. During her time at UK, Jennifer was a member of the Wall Street Scholar’s...

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Emma Daugherty

Client Assistant

502-420-1401

edaugherty@rwbaird.com

Emma is originally from Evansville, Indiana, but moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Louisville and graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Before transitioning to the financial industry, Emma worked in...
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Our Trusted Partners

A Partnership Approach – We work with attorneys, CPAs and your other professional advisors to ensure all of the advice you’re getting is working toward the same goal. Baird’s financial and estate planners have more than 80 years of combined experience, and most possess advanced professional degrees or certifications in their areas of expertise.

Cory Gerkin, CFA, AQA

Portfolio Manager

Cory Gerkin is a Portfolio Manager within Baird Private Wealth Management. He is responsible for the Automated Quantitative Analysis (AQA) portfolios, which seek to determine and invest in the companies with the greatest..

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Chris Staples, JD

Chief Operating Officer

Chris Staples is the Chief Operating Officer of Baird Trust Company. Many of our clients have named the Baird Trust Company as Trustee of Trusts they’ve created, and Chris is instrumental in helping these clients understand the role...

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Tim Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP® , CPWA®

Director of Tax Strategy

Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1991. He is a Certified Public Accountant/Personal Financial Specialist, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor...

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Jonathan Raymon, CTFA, JD

Charitable Solutions Strategist

Jonathan is a Vice President and Charitable Solutions Strategist for Baird Trust. He provides trust administration and client service, focusing on charitable trusts and charitable organizations. He has 10 years of experience in the...

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Emma Daugherty

Client Assistant

502-420-1401

edaugherty@rwbaird.com

Emma is originally from Evansville, Indiana, but moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Louisville and graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Before transitioning to the financial industry, Emma worked in...
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J.R. Hensley, J.D

Estate Planner

502-326-1506

jhensley@rwbaird.com

J.R. combines an extensive background in sports management and corporate law, serving a diverse client base that includes professional athletes, entertainment professionals and business owners. He spent over 15 years representing...
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