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Gregory M Porath

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Midland, MI

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

3 years

Location

Midland, MI 48642

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,636

Across 298 offices

Clients per advisor

90 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

Gregory Porath is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in the hospitality and banking sectors, including roles at Mike Mohn / Bestside Bar & Grill and Macatawa Bank Corporation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, implementing strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

Client services

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops See schedule d

Expertise

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for specific services or financial plans; negotiated per client agreement.

Percentage

$0 - $10,000,000: Negotiable $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.60% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.45% $50,000,001 - $75,000,000: 0.30% $75,000,001 - $100,000,000: 0.15% $100,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage commissions and related fees may apply for securities transactions; separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting or advisory rates available; details negotiated per client agreement.

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly advisory fee may be assessed; minimum annual advisory fee of $60,000 may apply for DDK Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees available; specific fees negotiated and detailed in client agreements.

Location

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Midland, MI

3320 Ridgecrest Drive, Ste 100

Midland MI 48642

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Florida · Michigan · Texas

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Robert Baird & Co.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Midland, MI

Mike Mohn / Bestside Bar & Grill

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Grand Rapids, MI

Macatawa Bank Corporation

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Holland, MI

Studio C / One Twenty Three Tavern

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Grand Rapids, MI

Steelcat Bar

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Grand Rapids, MI

Darden Restaurants / Olive Garden

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Walker, MI

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63

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CFA®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Midland, MI

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Retirement income strategy Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tyler L

Series 65

Midland, MI

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Cash flow / budgeting Debt management General estate planning guidance General tax planning Passive / index investing
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ChFC®, Series 63

Bay City, MI

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Life insurance needs analysis
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ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Saginaw, MI

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General retirement planning Income planning
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Series 66

Midland, MI

My Financial Coach, LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Passive / index investing
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