Mary Ellen Stanek

Celebrating a Baird Legacy

Mary Ellen Stanek’s prestigious honor from the Museum of American Finance

For more than four decades, Baird’s Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA – Chief Investment Officer Emeritus of Baird Advisors – has helped shape the asset management industry. Known for driving client results while fostering innovation and developing an industry-respected team, her impact was recently recognized with the Museum of American Finance's Lifetime Achievement Award in New York City.

Among her contributions is founding Baird Funds, Baird’s family of actively managed mutual funds. Under Mary Ellen’s leadership, the funds have received prestigious industry awards, and the team has been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture.

Congratulations to Mary Ellen, an embodiment of Baird’s core values – client focus, integrity and quality work.


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