Michael Trapp is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. He also has a prior role at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC dating back to 2016. Outside of advising, he is an owner/member of an LLC and holds rental property investments. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides services to individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, tax management, and internal research tools, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 2025.

James Trapp is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Robert Baird since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons. Outside of advising, he serves as a co-trustee for a family account and is involved with the operations of a family farm in Grove City, Ohio. Robert Baird & Co. is an institutional firm serving individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through the DDK Group within its Private Wealth Management department. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separate account programs, with a focus on manager selection, internal research, and a range of investment strategies.

Catherine Callard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC and Fifth Third Securities. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services supported by internal research and manager oversight.

Mark Lieser is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC and Fifth Third Securities. Lieser has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and technology in its advisory processes.

John Trapp is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously held positions at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and owner of several LLCs involved in real estate investments. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage solutions. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies enhanced by internal research and technology and manages approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.