Meet Our Team
Our team delivers holistic financial guidance that charts a clear path to success while ensuring you can enjoy your life today. We bring together diverse skills to serve as your trusted advisor and personal CFO, supporting you at every step to achieve your most ambitious goals. Our strategies are tailored to align with your personal values, ensuring your financial goals reflect the financial and family matters that mean the most to you.
Our Extended Team Of Experts
We don’t just rely on our internal team to support clients — we also have a network of specialized experts ready to help. Their deep knowledge and experience ensure we can provide tailored advice and exceptional service, no matter the challenge.
Tim Steffan, CPA/PES, CFP®, CPWA®
Director of Advanced Planning
Melanie Schmieding, CTFA
Director of Baird Family Wealth
Matt Weith, J.D., CFP®
Vice President Senior Trust Strategist
Laura Ames, J.D.
Wealth Strategist
Jim Guckenberg, J.D.
Estate Planner
Jason Spitz
Director, Business Owner Solutions
The Team Around the Team
It’s our job to ensure that no matter what the future has in store, you can pursue what matters most to you with confidence. And we’re not doing it alone – we have access to a full range of in-house wealth management experts who are just as committed to your success as you are.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CFP® in the U.S.