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Andrew Schlafer, CFP®

Andrew Schlafer, CFP®

Director, Financial Advisor

715-552-3501

aschlafer@rwbaird.com

A Wealth of Experience

As your financial advisor, I believe it is important to understand who you are, what’s important to you and the goals you are trying to achieve before investing your money. I will work closely with you and your CPA, attorney and any other professionals to help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you and your family.

In 2001, I began my career as a Financial Advisor and later joined Baird in 2015 as a Senior Vice President and became a Shareholder of Baird in 2016. I was promoted to Director in 2020. I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1992. I earned the Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM (AAMS®) designation in 2004. The AAMS® designation means that I have completed advanced studies in financial, retirement and estate planning. I also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. awards CFP® certification to individuals who meet the board’s requirements for professionalism in financial services. To gain certification, as financial advisor must pass the CFP® Certification Examination and the CFP® Board’s Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by the CFP® Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Committed to Giving Back

My wife, Brenda, and I have two daughters, Hannah and Greta. I currently serve as a Trustee for the Eau Claire Community Foundation and am an active member of Peace Lutheran Church.  I previously served as the City Council President for the Altoona City Council.

Why Baird?

I am proud to be part of Baird – a fully independent, international firm serving the wealth management needs of families, businesses and organizations for more than 100 years. Nationally recognized as a great place to work, Baird attracts the industry’s best and brightest. And employee ownership gives all of us a personal stake in our clients’ success. It’s a formula that works because of the values we share: honesty, integrity and a commitment to keeping clients first – always.