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Estate Planning
Your Digital Estate Plan

Online assets need to be protected just like your financial ones.

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Community Involvement
Baird Trust Gives Back in 2022

A look at a few of the charitable organizations supported by Baird Trust in 2022.

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Investment Management
The Pandemic Era Reset

The economic response to Covid will play out for at least another year – and provide new opportunities for investors.

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Young Investors
Teaching Kids to Be Fiscally Fit

It’s never too soon to start teaching your kids about money.

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Tax Planning
Alternatives for Year-End Giving

More efficient ways to donate to charity than simply writing a check.

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Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Staying Out of Probate

A wise use of trusts can keep your heirs from the hassle of probate court.

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The Last Woman Standing

Prepare yourself now for the possibility of being a surviving spouse

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Focusing on What's Knowable

When the immediate future is unpredictable, it’s vital to invest for the long term.

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Estate Planning
The Basic Elements of Estate Planning

It’s not just for the ultra-wealthy. An estate plan can help you protect your assets, make things easier for your heirs, and minimize your taxes.

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Trust Services
A Day in the Life of a Trust Officer

Client service, community duties and putting out fires – it’s all in a day’s work for Baird Trust.

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Investment Management
In Times Like These, Remember Why You Own Bonds

Why time is always a bond investor’s best friend.

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Investment Management
Psychology of a Bear Market

Our emotions go into overdrive whenever our portfolios begin moving sharply in either direction.

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5 Actions You Can Take in the Event of a Recession

Recessions might be inevitable – it doesn’t mean you need to take them lying down.

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Our Thoughts on Market Volatility

Bear markets offer us an opportunity to remind ourselves why we invest the way we do.

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What to Do After Losing a Loved One

When you’re the executor of a loved one’s estate, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you have to do. Here’s how to break down your tasks into manageable steps.

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Investing in Uncertain Times

A look at the two primary drivers of today’s economic instability

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Baird Trust is Growing!

We now have offices in Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee, and will soon be adding one in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Protect Your Portfolio From Rising Prices

A guide for investors in times of inflation.

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State-of-the-Art Conference Center Opens Over Downtown Louisville

Visit our new gathering space over Downtown Louisville.

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The Main Thing

Why did the stock market remain so strong throughout the pandemic?

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Baird Trust Client Information Portal

Get secure and complete online access to your Baird Trust accounts.

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Estate Planning
The Importance of a Family Meeting

There are many reasons why it’s vital to discuss your financial situation with those closest to you.

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Community Involvement
Baird Trust Gives Back in 2021

A look at a few of the charitable organizations supported by Baird Trust in 2021.

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Spotlight on Equity Portfolio Manager

A look inside the investing background and process of our one of our key investment professionals.

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The Hidden Cost of Overtrading

Why our approach to investing focuses on holding investments “forever.”

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4 Myths When Managing Sudden Wealth

Sudden wealth can be a blessing – or a curse, if not managed thoughtfully.

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Wealth Management in Real Life: What to Do When a Loved One Is Dying

When a parent is approaching the end of their days, there are a lot of uncomfortable decisions to be made. Here’s a guide to help organize and clarify your thinking at this difficult time.

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