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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Baird have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Baird employees are 54% more likely to recommend Baird as a great place to work
| 65% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 11% | Detractors |
Working at Baird is rated highly by 60 employees, across various culture dimensions. Baird employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Baird’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Milwaukee, WI. See below in detail how working at Baird was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Baird is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Baird ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 46 Baird employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Baird improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
What makes you most happy at work?Figuring out weird data puzzle one offs that my team gets from internal clients
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Being employee owned has its benefits, people feel invested in the company as a community. Managers are generally kind and supportive.
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone contributes and is open to collaboration. Asking questions feels safe.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?External hires are offered higher salaries than internal hires, financial upward mobility is difficult.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Our leadership promotes more men than women, so I'm inclined to think that bias permeates compensation, too.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?My direct leadership group is chaotic, uses stack ranking, and doesn't value objective performance measures.
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has over 4,500 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird oversees and manages client assets of more than $285 billion. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird is one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2019 -- our sixteenth consecutive year on the list. Pension & Investment Magazine also recognized our asset management business as a top place to work in our size category over the each of the past five years, which is since the inception of the award.
Our mission is To provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for our associates. Beyond our mission, Baird has an Associate Promise. We believe every associate matters. We’re committed to providing an environment of trust, respect and teamwork, where you partner with the best in the industry and thrive. We are passionate about how we achieve great outcomes together for our clients, communities and each other.
| Headquarter | 777 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 United States of America |
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| Website | www.rwbaird.com |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | bairdcareers.com/ |
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Baird competitors include Houlihan and Houlihan Lokey. Baird ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Baird compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

60 employees at Baird have reviewed Baird across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 60 Baird employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Baird are pleased with their total compensation at Baird, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Baird are extremely happy with their team. 60 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Baird are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Baird believe the environment at Baird is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Baird is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at Baird work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Baird are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Milwaukee, WI about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Milwaukee, WI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Baird's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Baird employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Baird’s CEO Steven Booth started in this role in 2016. Steven’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Milwaukee, WI. Baird’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. However, Female employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Baird’s competitors, Steven Booth ranks right above Houlihan Lokey CEO Scott Adelson. Under Booth’s leadership, Baird employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Baird could stand to see real improvement.
The Baird Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Steven Booth, Vice President, Infrastructure Architect Doug McConnell, and Vice President-Strategic Change Program Management Jamaica Eilbes
Steven Booth CEO / President
Steven Booth serves as the CEO / President of Baird.
Doug McConnell Vice President, Infrastructure Architect
Doug McConnell serves as the Vice President, Infrastructure Architect of Baird.
Jamaica Eilbes Vice President-Strategic Change Program Management
Jamaica Eilbes serves as the Vice President-Strategic Change Program Management of Baird.
Jill Schindler Vice President | Senior Manager | IT Portfolio Leader
Jill Schindler serves as the Vice President | Senior Manager | IT Portfolio Leader of Baird.
Jim Cornelius Vice President | IT Architect
Jim Cornelius serves as the Vice President | IT Architect of Baird.
Kim Caviggiola Senior Vice President | Media and Sponsorship Manager
Kim Caviggiola serves as the Senior Vice President | Media and Sponsorship Manager of Baird.
Kimberly Falasco Director
Kimberly Falasco serves as the Director of Baird.
Lonna Hannan Vice President | Data Architecture
Lonna Hannan serves as the Vice President | Data Architecture of Baird.
Michael Reineck Vice President, IT Security
Michael Reineck serves as the Vice President, IT Security of Baird.
How much do people at Baird get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Baird is $119,776, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,802, or $56 per hour.
At Baird, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,825 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,756 annually. Average Baird salaries by department include: Product at $152,904, Legal at $157,604, Business Development at $113,726, and IT at $88,315. Half of Baird salaries are above $117,802.
22 employees at Baird rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings) while 22 employees at Baird rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Baird across various culture dimensions.
Baird's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Baird's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Baird applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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All Industries | 31% | |
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IT | 19% | |
Admin | 13% | |
Engineering | 6% | |
Operations | 6% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Milwaukee | 56% | |
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Chicago | 13% | |
New York City | 6% | |
Minneapolis | 6% | |
Waukesha | 6% | |
Other | 13% |
What is Baird address?
Baird location is at 777 E Wisconsin Ave
Who is the CEO of Baird?
Baird CEO is Steven Booth, their score by employees is 91
What is Baird eNPS?
The eNPS for Baird is 54
What is the salary for Developer in Baird?
Developer average salary in the US is 71k
What are the salaries in the Design in Baird?
The average salaries for Design in Baird is 116k