Baird Adds HWB Partners to Indianapolis Wealth Management Office
Indianapolis (April 20, 2026) – Today, Baird announced that HWB Partners has joined the firm’s wealth management office in Indianapolis. The team includes:
- Don Hutchinson, Director, Financial Advisor
- Dean P. Weseli, CFP®, CDFA®, Director, Financial Advisor
- Jeff J. Borgert, CAIA, Director, Financial Advisor
The team joins from Goelzer Investment Management, where they managed approximately $1 billion in client assets and served in senior advisory and leadership roles across wealth management, institutional consulting and sports‑focused advisory services.
“We are excited to welcome HWB Partners to Baird,” said Jim Willbrand, Branch Manager. “Don, Dean and Jeff have built a collaborative practice grounded in long-term client relationships, strong investment capabilities and specialized advisory services. They will be a great addition to our Indianapolis office.”
Hutchinson brings over 30 years of industry experience to Baird. He most recently served as Chief Growth Officer at Goelzer Investment Management. Previously he held roles at J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. He has a degree in financial planning from Purdue University. Weseli has more than two decades of industry experience and previously served as a Director of G•PRO Sports and a Senior Wealth Advisor at Goelzer Investment Management. He is a Registered Player Financial Advisor with the NFL Players Association, and earned a degree in finance from the University of Dayton and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.
Borgert brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to Baird and previously was an Institutional Senior Consultant at Goelzer Investment Management. He holds a degree in marketing & distribution from Indiana University and an MBA from Ball State University.
Baird’s Private Wealth Management business provides tailored solutions to address the unique needs of high-net-worth individuals and their families. The business, with more than $375 billion in client assets as of Dec. 31, 2025, encompasses more than 1,400 financial advisors averaging 20 years of industry experience and serving clients coast-to-coast with client assets.
About Baird
Established in 1919, Baird has more than 5,300 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird has more than $560 billion in client assets as of Dec. 31, 2025. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird ranked No. 16 on the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list – its 23rd consecutive year on the list. Baird is the marketing name of Baird Financial Group. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Baird Trust Company in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Robert W. Baird Limited and Baird Capital Partners Europe Limited are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For more information, please visit Baird’s website at www.rwbaird.com.
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