Rooster Booster, Sponsored by Baird Welcomes Summer Interns
The Chamber will host its Rooster Booster breakfast this Thursday, August 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The program is sponsored by Baird. The featured speaker for the event will be Ross Mayfield, CPA. Bring along your summer interns before they return to school. Rooster Booster provides a great way to get our young individuals involved in our community, and it brings so much energy to the program! Reserve your spot now at www.
Ownership Drives Excellence: Baird’s Enduring Impact in Owensboro
BY STAFF WRITER
Owensboro, KY — In an industry often driven by profits, Baird Private Wealth Management distinguishes itself through a people-first philosophy rooted in employee ownership. As a 100% employee-owned financial services firm, Baird fosters a culture of pride, purpose, and accountability—values that resonate deeply in Owensboro, where the firm’s legacy spans more than 80 years.
Originally serving the region as Hilliard Lyons, the Owensboro office joined Baird in 2019. Today, it remains a cornerstone of financial guidance, managing $2.4 billion in assets for over 4,000 households. With a team of 30 dedicated associates, Baird Owensboro continues to thrive on trust, integrity, and personalized service.
“At Baird, we’re not just employees— we’re owners,” said Associate Branch Manager of Baird Owensboro, Shannon
Raines. “That means we’re invested in our clients’ success, and in each other.”
This ownership model empowers associates to think long-term, not just quarterly. It’s a philosophy that has earned Baird both national and local recognition, including 21 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and the Greater Owensboro Chamber Business of the Year (11-50 employees).
“As an employee-owned firm, we have the freedom to decide for ourselves how to grow our firm. And we believe the surest path to achieving success is ensuring our clients are well cared for,” said Erik Dahlberg, President of Private Wealth Management at Baird.
Beyond financial services, Baird invests in the Owensboro community through mentorship, internships, and volunteerism. The firm’s internship program draws national interest, while
local initiatives like Baird Gives Back Week and Baird Cares reflect a strong commitment to service.
With over $430 billion in client assets and 160 offices nationwide, Baird blends global strength with local dedication. In Owensboro, that means building lasting relationships, empowering futures, and giving back to the community that has supported their business for generations.
At Baird, ownership isn’t just a business model—it’s a differentiator.
For more information about Baird Owensboro:: https://owensboro.bairdwealth.com/ e-mail: OwensboroBranchLeadership@ rwbaird.com
Baird Private Wealth Management 1035 Frederica Street, Ste 100 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-926-4747
Ross Mayfield
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 regular national media appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg, and more. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Kentucky, and earned his MBA from the University of Louisville. He also became a CFA charterholder in 2018 and serves as treasurer on the board of the CFA Society Louisville. Prior to Baird, Ross was an ETF Analyst and then a Research Analyst at Hilliard Lyons, which was acquired by Baird in 2019.
Through his thought leadership, Ross seeks to offer historical perspectives to clients, keeping them from getting too high in bull markets, or too low in volatile or bear markets. By visualizing data through charts and tables, Ross focuses on “myth busting,” dispelling conventional wisdom about investing with actual market performance. Ultimately, Ross looks to “simplify the chaos” that accompanies the financial news of the day, guiding clients towards smart financial decisions.
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