Baird Adds Christy Gatien to Bellevue Wealth Management Office

BELLEVUE, W.A. (September 22, 2026) – Today, Baird announced that Christy Gatien, Director, Financial Advisor, CFP^®, has joined the firm’s wealth management office in Bellevue, Washington. Gatien brings close to three decades of industry experience and will focus on dynamic financial planning that combines her experience, knowledge and disciplined process with a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs. She is joined by Senior Client Specialist Sean Ladd and Client Specialist Doug Wiedemeier.

Gatien joins from D.A. Davidson, where she managed over $300 million in client assets. During her more than 20-year tenure with the firm, she mentored fellow women advisors, championed for greater representation for women in the industry and most recently served as a Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager.

We are thrilled to welcome Christy and her team to Baird. Christy has built a planning-focused practice that reflects the very best of comprehensive wealth management. Together with our recently hired associates, Mike Foody, Neale Foody and Laurie Reynolds, the Gatien Strategic Wealth Management team further strengthens the culture of excellence, integrity and client service that defines our Bellevue office. I couldn’t be prouder of our new associates and the entire Bellevue team, whose dedication makes this branch such a special place.

Andy Roed, Branch Manager

Previously, Gatien also worked for Wells Fargo. She holds a degree from the University of Washington.

Baird is committed to investing in the recruitment, development, advancement and retention of talented women professionals. Initiatives such as Baird Women Advisors council (BWA) create a space of empowerment for female Financial Advisors and promotes the profession as a career choice for women now and in the future. Baird’s Ascend Associate Resource Group also helps to expand pathways to leadership, elevate women’s voices and perspectives within the firm and across the broader industry and foster an inclusive environment where exceptional women can thrive and make a lasting impact.

In addition to Bellevue, Baird has four other private wealth management offices in the state in Mount Vernon, Seattle, Spokane and Yakima. 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 $395 billion in client assets as of June 30, 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 5,400 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird has more than $595 billion in client assets as of June 30, 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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