Baird reviews

Robert W. Baird does have a relatively reasonable work/life balance. You're not usually working 90 hours/week, and there's really no need for "face-time" and pretend work. Benefits are good; you do get shares in the bank after 3 years, but it's private, so don't expect to sell them on the open market. Tech support and travel are also generally good. If you do work in Milwaukee, you're living the high life, as your salary probably equates to $300K + in New York City. So, overall, if you don't like New York, have a family that you actually want to see, and live like a King in Milwaukee (or a duke in Chicago), it's a good place to be. They also don't do mass lay-offs and other morale-sapping stupidity.

Baird is a great place for new college graduates to gain experience and develop their skills. There are plenty of opportunities to network within the organization and gain insight into the inner-workings of the firm. All in all, my experience at Baird was a pleasant one and I would highly recommend the company to anyone who is seeking a job in finance. For the most part, Baird has weathered the current market environment with ease and will continue to gain momentum as some of the larger financial institutions conduct lay-offs and reorganize their operations. Baird also has world-class Equity Research department and a highly-competitive middle-market investment banking arm. A great place to launch or continue one's career!!