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Richard J Earnest

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Amory, MS

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

3 years

Location

Amory, MS 38821

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,644

Across 301 offices

Clients per advisor

89 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

Richard Earnest is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked for seven years at Watkins, Ward, & Stafford, PLLC, and serves as a helicopter pilot in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He is also a board member and trustee for the Chickasaw County School Board and serves on the boards of the Houston Scout Foundation and Houston Country Club. Richard is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection and monitoring supported by internal research and technology.

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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Amory, MS

206 North Main Street

Amory MS 38821

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Mississippi · Texas

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Robert W Baird & Co., Inc

2023 - Present • 3 years

Tupelo, MS

Watkins, Ward, & Stafford, PLLC.

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

Houston, MS

Mississippi Army National Guard

2004 - Present • 22 years

Jackson, MS

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Fulton, MS

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Annuities Income planning Cash flow / budgeting
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CFP®, Series 66

Aberdeen, MS

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Aberdeen, MS

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Series 63, Series 66

Amory, MS

Edward Jones

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