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A Different Kind of Financial Partnership in Louisville

Baird's unique structure, industry-leading expertise and unwavering client focus give our Louisville-area associates a personal interest in creating great financial outcomes for local families, individuals and the communities we share.

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Expertise on Local Issues
Baird's Impact in Louisville
Community Involvement
Louisville Offices

Baird's Businesses

Baird’s financial advice and services include Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, Global Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Private Equity. Our clients include individuals, families, communities, small businesses and foundations across the United States, and corporations and institutional investors around the world.

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Wealth Management

With global resources and an unwavering commitment to your best interests, we're focused on helping you make smart decisions in all areas of your life.

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Municipal Finance

We've helped schools, municipalities and other public organizations secure their financial futures in all kinds of markets for more than 100 years.

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Investment Banking

Our team emphasizes teamwork, sector expertise and client focus, creating a unique culture that sets our advisory and financing services apart.

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Trust Services

Let us help you create your legacy through estate planning, trust and estate settlement services and investment management – so you can transfer your wealth to the people and causes you care about most.

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Committed to Our Louisville Community

Baird is proud to be part of downtown Louisville, with a history including Hilliard Lyons that runs over 170 years. Baird continues the tradition with its office space on 500 West Jefferson, which occupies the tower’s top five floors. After the many recent challenges we have all faced, we look forward to working as one of the leading business and community leaders in this important part of our city.

Access Louisville,
presented by Baird

Baird is proud to sponsor Access Louisville, a weekly podcast by Louisville Business First. Listen here to learn about the people and issues driving the region, or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

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Global Expertise on Local Issues

Baird's Louisville Thought Leadership Series

            
Kentucky Horse Racing Finds Its Next StrideKentucky racing faces volatility, but its durable assets, premium brand and experience-driven demand may support its next leg.

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The Aging Process: Bourbon’s Future as Regional Economic Engine For Louisville, bourbon links culture, tourism, and the local economy, powering everything from downtown hospitality to global branding.

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The Game is Changing: How College Sports Impact the Louisville EconomyCollege sports is becoming a bigger business. Read more on how this thriving and vibrant industry effects us here in Louisville.

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Baird's Impact in Louisville

            
13th Annual Baird Excellence Awards Honors Louisville EducatorsBaird’s 13th Annual Excellence Awards honored Louisville educators for their dedication to student success.

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Baird's Jim Allen Named One of YMCA’s “Volunteers of the Year” in LouisvilleThe YMCA of Greater Louisville has named Jim Allen, CFA®, Vice Chair of Baird, one of their “Volunteers of the Year.” Allen was recognized at an event in Louisville on June 8. 

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Vacant Lot in Downtown Louisville Transformed into Baird Urban Sports ParkPart-time sports venue will host pickleball and wiffle ball sports leagues

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12th Annual Baird Excellence Awards Honors Louisville EducatorsBaird Trust Louisville Gives Back in 2023Mark Nickel discusses career path and HLTC with 'Louisville Business First'Jim Allen discusses Baird's renovation plans with 'Louisville Business First'Louisville Business First: The Deal is Done

Giving Back in Louisville

At Baird, we believe giving back isn’t just right thing to do – it’s at the core of what it means to call a community home. Baird has a long tradition of community involvement. We are proud to support our associates’ passion for service by matching individual donations, hosting workplace giving programs, backing deserving causes through Baird Foundation and supporting their individual volunteer efforts.

    
YMCA Black Achievers Baird is proud to support the YMCA of Greater Louisville and its Black Achievers program which provides youths with leadership experience and career goal development. Baird recently worked with the Black Achievers and SIFMA to support the Stock Market Game, an online simulation of the global capital markets that engages students in the world of finance.

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Louisville City FC & Racing Louisville FC Youth Academy Baird is pleased to sponsor the Louisville City Soccer Academy, a new elite youth soccer program with the expectation of playing at the highest level of youth soccer in the United States. The academy provides players a positive learning environment, giving players the opportunity to develop their full potential and maximize their ability to help build a clear pathway to professional or collegiate soccer.

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Baird Gives BackMany of our associates team up during Baird Gives Back Week, an associate-organized series of volunteering events in communities across the globe. Held annually since 2009, the event now unites nearly 1,800 Baird associates, relatives and friends on three continents. Baird Louisville is proud to be part of this great event.

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