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Our Values Are Your Values

We recognize that every situation is unique and calls for a specifically tailored solution. Prior to formulating a strategy, we first want to understand your why and what your overall objectives are. These answers will formulate the roadmap we develop, centered around your values, in order to help achieve your goals. 


Our Primary Purpose

Baird and The GHD Group believe these core tenants need to be present in order to accomplish each and every mission:

  • Clients come first.
  • Integrity is irreplaceable.
  • Quality is our measure of success.
  • The best financial advice is the result of expertise and teamwork.
  • How we succeed is as important as if we succeed.

As an employee owned and independent firm, built on Midwestern values, we have been dedicated to putting clients' interests first since 1919.

Why Us And Baird? 

Collectively, Parker, Jeremy and Frank have been servicing clients for over 80 years. From our experience, we recognize that our impact can only go so far with those we partner with. Although we are The Griffith Hall Downey Group, we would not be able to provide the meaningful impact our clients receive if it were not for Baird. You may associate only six faces to The GHD Group but rest assured, we have countless teammates providing everyday support to ultimately serve you. 

Mission Statement:

We utilize our expertise in the areas of asset allocation, estate planning services, retirement planning, college education funding, gifting, tax efficiencies, and many other areas in order to educate and guide our clients on ways to grow and preserve wealth through disciplined financial planning, portfolio management, and asset allocation.

By offering an experienced perspective on the history of the capital markets, we seek to remove emotion from the investment process. Accordingly – through advice and the service – we focus on managing risk in an effort to free clients from the anxieties and fears inherent in dealing with money. This freedom from monetary concern creates time – our most valuable commodity.

If we save people time, reduce worry, and help them achieve their financial objectives, then we add value to their lives.

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