Change is constant in the investment world and, in 2025, investors faced uncertainty once again. Discover how the managers of Baird’s fixed-income mutual funds drew on decades of experience, deep expertise and extraordinary teamwork to help clients identify and capitalize on the opportunities such environments often create.
At Baird, giving back is embedded in our culture. Each year, our associates, business units and Baird Foundation support qualified organizations around the world. In 2025, we’re proud to have collectively contributed over 6,000 volunteer hours and $25 million to nonprofits in the communities where we live and work.
Our new season of the Invested podcast focuses on pursuing dynamic careers. In this first episode, Katie Sturino talks about building a career rooted in self-belief, humor and advocacy for women. From founding beauty brand Megababe to writing bestselling books and reshaping conversations around body image, Katie reflects on the power of trusting your instincts, embracing vulnerability and refusing to let others define what’s possible for you and your career. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4mWAVVX
Our Prism Associate Resource Group celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Sulay, Financial Advisor, shared: “At Baird, community comes to life through genuine connections, shared respect, and a culture that celebrates every voice, creating work that matters.” Learn more about Prism: https://bit.ly/4qeUU1S
Our focus remains where it’s always been – serving our municipal clients with tailored financing solutions that help them achieve their goals and strengthen their communities. The trust they place in us led to another year as the No. 1 municipal bond underwriter in the U.S. Learn more about how we supported our public finance and sales and trading clients throughout the year. https://bit.ly/4t9RvDO
Morningstar recently awarded the Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund a Gold Medalist Rating™, citing strong execution by an experienced team and a disciplined, benchmark aware process whose incremental advantages add up over time. Morningstar highlighted the fund’s collaborative leadership structure, consistent risk management, and focused approach to security selection as key drivers behind the rating. Read the full analyst perspective. https://bit.ly/40Tcrmi
We are proud to be ranked #16 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Here at Baird, we often talk about The Baird Way - doing the right thing, working as one team, and putting people first. Those are the values that guide us and set our shared standard of excellence. Being recognized as a great place to work for 23 consecutive years matters because it reflects how those values show up every day through associates’ shared commitment to excellent client service, mutual support, and pride in the firm. As an employee owned firm, that collective commitment drives long term success. Baird’s people are the reason the firm continues to be a place where individuals can belong, grow, and do meaningful work. https://bit.ly/4sKwcbM
Mary Ellen Stanek, Chief Investment Officer Emeritus, Baird Advisors, was honored by the Museum of American Finance with the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you Museum of American Finance for recognizing Mary Ellen, a revolutionary leader we are proud to have at Baird.
Hear from Jamie about how mentorship at Baird has empowered her to grow beyond her comfort zone and confidently embrace new opportunities. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4sJcWvQ #WeAreBaird #BairdIntern
Four Baird Bond Funds continue to earn a Gold Morningstar Medalist Rating™, reflecting a consistent investment process, strong stewardship, and long‑term partnerships built on trust. Read the latest analyst reports on our funds. https://bit.ly/3PHRDeW
