Aidan Murphy
Client Assistant
Aidan Murphy is a Client Assistant with the Cowan Mitchell Group, where he supports the team’s advisors in delivering a thoughtful and organized client experience. In his role, Aidan assists with day‑to‑day operational activities,...
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Carmen Vander Wal
Client Assistant
Carmen has over 25 years of experience in the client service/financial industry.She enjoys baking and spending time with family and friends. Carmen loves to travel and has visited over 20 Countries. She also volunteers with different...
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Eric Wikstrom, CPA, CFP®, CPWA®
Tax Planner
Eric joined Robert W. Baird & Co. in 2021 as a Tax Specialist for Baird Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining Baird, Eric operated his own tax planning firm specializing in alternative retirement plan investments. Throughout his...
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Jason Cowans, CFP®, ChFC®, TPCP®
Financial Advisor, Director
With more than 20 years of experience in comprehensive financial planning and investment management, I focus on helping high‑net‑worth families navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence. My strength lies in making...
Mark Criner III, J.D.
Senior Trust Strategist
Mark is a Vice President and Trust Strategist for Baird Trust serving from the Scottsdale, Arizona office. He works with Baird Financial Advisors and their clients offering complex trust and estate planning guidance. He has over 20...
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Melanie Schmieding, CTFA
Director of Baird Family Wealth
Melanie is responsible for the development of solutions and resources within Baird Private Wealth Management to support advisors and their high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients. She is passionate about developing long-range strategies...
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Michael Oehler, JD, LLM
Wealth Strategist
Michael Oehler is a Wealth Strategist supporting clients and advisors in Baird’s Western market. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on their estate, tax, financial and wealth planning needs.Prior to joining Baird,...
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Ross Mayfield, CFA®
Investment Strategist
Ross Mayfield, CFA®, is an Investment Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management. He provides financial education designed to help clients reach their goals, be it through investment strategy and equity research content, or through...
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Shannon Wedepohl, CFP®, CRPC™
Associate Financial Advisor
Shannon Wedepohl is an Associate Financial Advisor who plays an integral role in delivering comprehensive financial planning and ongoing client support. Working closely with the team, she helps lead financial reviews, develops detailed...
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Wilson Mitchell, CFP®, CRPC™
Financial Advisor, Vice President
With more than 20 years in the financial services industry, Wilson Mitchell believes that knowledge is power—and that belief drives the way he works with clients every day. He has a deep passion for education, both learning and...
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