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Robert Wayne Banister

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Columbus, IN

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

34 years

Location

Columbus, IN 47201

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,649

Across 299 offices

Clients per advisor

89 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

Robert Banister is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Columbus, Indiana, with 34 years of industry experience. He has held this position since 2019, following 25 years at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Banister holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, wrap programs, and custody and brokerage services, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

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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Columbus, IN

380 Plaza Drive, Suite D

Columbus IN 47201

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Florida · Indiana

Work history

34 years of industry experience

Robert Baird & Co.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Columbus, IN

J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc.

1994 - 2019 • 25 years

Louisville, KY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick A

CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

WWA Planning & Investments

Patrick Andrews is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at WWA Planning & Investments in Columbus, IN. He has previous work history with Cummins, Inc, and maintains roles with PS Andrews Group LLC and Wisdom Wealth Abundance, LLC. WWA Planning & Investments is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with an evidence-based approach, incorporating ESG screening and targeted services for clients near retirement.

General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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Jimmy K

Series 63, Series 65

Columbus, IN

McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

Jimmy Kemp is a financial advisor with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC in Columbus, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management since 2007 and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2001. Outside of advising, he is involved in local politics as a board member of the Brown County County Council and holds various roles within the Brown County Republican Party. McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes individualized financial planning and asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with portfolios that commonly include mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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John E

Series 63

Columbus, IN

Kessler Investment Group, LLC

John Eisenbarth is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2021, as well as at Kessler Investment Group since 2010. Gladstone Wealth Partners is an enterprise firm with 107 advisors, serving clients through institutional advisory services and asset management.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Cheryl M

Series 66

Columbus, IN

McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC

Cheryl McAvoy is a financial advisor at McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, McAvoy serves as a board member for Columbus City Utilities and is the managing partner of Simon Media LLC. McAvoy Kemp Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and trusts. The firm manages approximately $63.8 million for around 110 clients, offering individualized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting
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Craig K

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, IN

Kessler Investment Group, LLC

Craig Kessler is a financial advisor with Kessler Investment Group, LLC in Columbus, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2020 while maintaining his role at Kessler Investment Group since 2009. Outside of advisory services, Kessler is president and sole owner of Kessler Property Group, LLC, which manages real estate holdings including the firm’s office. Kessler Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. The firm employs an Active vs. Passive approach, blending passive allocations with sector-focused active management, and serves as a sub-adviser and program participant for third-party firms.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals
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Jalene H

CFP®, Series 65

Columbus, IN

WWA Planning & Investments

Jalene Hahn is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and has been with WWA Planning & Investments since 2015. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Columbus, Indiana. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an unpaid registration agent for a dormant LLC. WWA Planning & Investments is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an evidence-based planning process integrated with portfolio management and offers services such as comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and educational seminars.

General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing Debt management Cash flow / budgeting
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