News, Insights & Case Studies

Commentary and insights, from senior fixed income analyst, Craig Elder.
Updated: February 9

Brian Brewer, Managing Director and Director of Public Finance, shares insights from 2025 and sets the stage for 2026.

Fixed Income Capital Markets discusses dedication to associate growth.

Brian Brewer, Managing Director and Director of Public Finance, reflects on a year of growth and looks ahead to what is to come in 2025.

Bryan Derdenger, Managing Director and Municipal Underwriter, shares his top three takeaways on how the new administration could impact the municipal market.

Stephanie Warren, Managing Director and COO of Fixed Income Capital Markets, shares a business update and reflects on notable milestones from 2024

Stephanie Warren, COO of Fixed Income Capital Markets, shares her insight on the evolution of teamwork in the workplace.

Baird's leadership team understands and supports the unique needs of our municipal clients.

Baird served as sole managing underwriter for Goose Creek CISD’s $34.4M refunding bonds, delivering strong investor demand and debt service savings.

Learn how Baird structured $43M in bonds for Aristoi Classical Academy to fund campus expansions and improvements, advancing access to classical K–12 education in Texas.

See how Baird underwrote nearly $97M in bonds for The Renaissance Charter School 2 in Queens, New York, enabling the school to purchase its Elmhurst campus and strengthen long-term facility stability.

Discover how Baird’s financing helped Midlands STEM Charter School in South Carolina move from leased space to a permanent, purpose-built STEM facility, supporting growth and community impact.

Baird helped American Leadership Academy Lexington in South Carolina secure bond financing for new facilities, supporting campus expansion and increased access to quality education.

As senior managing underwriter for Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority's $8.39M contract revenue bonds, Baird supported a major South Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion to meet fast-growing regional wastewater needs.

Discover how Baird helped Pinecrest Academy of Nevada in Las Vegas secure financing to acquire and improve a permanent campus in Southern Nevada, supporting long-term growth and expanded educational opportunities.

Baird guided Shawnee Community College to efficient, well‑timed execution on $5.3M GO bonds, delivering steady investor interest and cost‑effective funding despite a volatile post‑holiday market.