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Thomas Richard Ladd

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Norton Shores, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Norton Shores, MI

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,630

Across 299 offices

Clients per advisor

90 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

Thomas Ladd is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Norton Shores, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. Ladd serves on the investment committee of the Muskegon Catholic Central Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, employing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed income to non-traditional investments, alongside municipal advisory and public finance services.

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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Norton Shores, MI

Norton Shores MI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Indiana · Michigan · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Robert W. Baird & Co.

2008 - Present • 18 years

Holland, MI

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Series 66

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

Grand Haven, MI

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Series 65

Muskegon, MI

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