Noah Vokes is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in pharmaceuticals, orthodontics, elder care, and at the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time health and wellness class guide at MindFuel in Pittsburgh. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of wealth management services, including portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies and internal research tools.

Samantha Hirkala is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., bringing four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Chilton Investment Co. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where she operates, provides wealth management services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of managed account strategies, tax management, and ongoing manager oversight.

Johnathan Miller is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at BNY Mellon and CNB Bank. Miller also has experience with Pro Football Focus. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing internal research and a mix of manager- and model-traded strategies.

Michael Mc Kee is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously with Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. from 2015. He serves as an investment committee member for the Marsha Mae Foundation’s scholarship fund. Baird’s DDK Group, where Mc Kee is based, offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager selection, and internal research tools to deliver client advice.

Katherine Lust is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Robert Baird & Co. and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. for ten years. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations using a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Belynda Slaugenhaupt is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and was previously with Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 22 years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, employing a mix of separately managed accounts, model strategies, and tax-management techniques.

Jay Simon is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 30 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is based in Pittsburgh - Wexford, PA. Jay Simon is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence, to support client advice.

John Kautz is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hefren-Tillotson, Inc. and ADP, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and investment professionals.

Grant Fleming is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serving individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of advisory services that include manager and model-traded SMA strategies, tax management, and custody solutions.

Matthew Blazewick is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Hefren-Tillotson and work at the University of Pittsburgh and Connoquenessing Country Club. Baird’s DDK Group, where Blazewick is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and internal research support.

Allison O'Brien is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works at Robert Baird & Co., where she has been since 2022, following 15 years at Hefren Tillotson Inc. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and unified fee arrangements.

Christine Farrell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 23 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. Farrell serves as a board member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Foundation and participates on its Investment and Finance Committee. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services.

Brian Kocherzat is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously held roles at Hefren Tillotson, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Wealth Management. 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, and separately managed account programs, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Maeve Donohue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hefren-Tillitson and iNetworks, as well as having experience at Bucknell University and Sewickley Academy. Outside of finance, she was involved with Mambo Italia for three years. Maeve is part of The DDK Group within Baird’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 financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and technology in its advisory approach.

Dustin Thompson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for nine years. He also serves as a board member and on the Investment Finance Committee of the Seneca Valley Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence.

Tammy Neff is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hefren Tillotson and Mühlenkamp & Company. She 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 using a variety of financial planning and portfolio management strategies.

Ryan Larkin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. for 14 years before joining Robert Baird in 2022. He holds a Series 66 designation. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage. The firm integrates manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and the use of internal research and artificial intelligence in its advisory process.

Logan Dietz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. He has six years of industry experience, including five years at Hefren-Tillotson and one year with Robert Baird & Co. prior to his current role. He previously worked at Bowling Green State University for five years. Logan is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by home-office investment professionals and a variety of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Darren Hucko is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Hefren Tillotson, Inc. He serves as a board member and participates on the Investment/Finance Committee for the Bender Leadership Academy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and investment tools.

Jonathan Mcmonigal is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Hefren Tillotson for three years. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services.