Baird Adds John McAuley and Mary Weeks Fountain to Charlotte Wealth Management Office

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (July 13, 2026) – Today, Baird announced that John McAuley, CIMA^®, and Mary Weeks Fountain, CFA, have joined the firm’s wealth management office in Charlotte, N.C. McAuley joins as a Director and Financial Advisor and brings more than 25 years of industry experience. Fountain joins as a Director and Financial Consultant with over 40 years of experience.

McAuley and Fountain join from Sterling Capital Management where they managed over $600 million in client assets. At Sterling Capital Management, John served as a Managing Director and Head of Family Office & Foundations Practice. Fountain was a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager.

“We are thrilled to welcome John and Mary Weeks to Baird. Professionals of their caliber are highly respected throughout our industry and their commitment to putting clients first aligns perfectly with Baird's culture and values,” said Branch Manager Drayton Henderson. “Their experience, integrity, and dedication to helping families achieve their financial goals make them an outstanding addition to our firm. Beyond their professional accomplishments, John and Mary Weeks are wonderful people who will be a tremendous addition to our Charlotte office. We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to the positive impact they will have on clients, colleagues, and our community.”

Prior to Sterling Capital Management, McAuley worked at Bank of America Capital Management and at William Blair & Company. McAuley received his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from North Carolina State University. Fountain received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Since the beginning of the year, Baird has added financial advisors in multiple markets including Chandler, Ariz., Fort Worth, Texas, Indianapolis, Ind. and Waukesha, Wis. Most recently, the Kashian Karrels Group joined Baird in Edina, Minn., and Michael and Neale Foody joined Baird in Bellevue, Wash., from RBC.

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 $372 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2026, 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 $565 billion in client assets as of March 31, 2026. 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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