Robert W. Baird & Co.
33yrs
Top advisor by experience in Princeton
30yrs
John Smith has worked in the financial industry for 30 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Princeton, Indiana. After two years at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons and ten years at Edward Jones, John joined Robert W. Baird & Co. in 2019, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. Robert W. Baird & Co. reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 11 advisors with offices in Princeton, and one of 10 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 16% by experience in Indiana
Office707 Vail Street, Princeton, IN 47670
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$713,008
Advisors at the firm2,626
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Robert W. Baird & Co.
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
- 2019 – nowRobert W. Baird & Co. IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 2017 – 2019J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCPreviously
- 2007 – 2017Edward JonesPreviously
Questions to ask John
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
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- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Robert W. Baird & Co. at 414-765-3500 and ask for John Smith. John works from the Princeton, IN office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 16% by experience in Indiana.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Robert W. Baird & Co. reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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