Brad Walker is a registered Financial Advisor who is proud of his firm and the communities in which it serves. After graduating from Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business (BS) in 1995, Brad began his career in the financial services industry as an annuity specialist with SunAmerica Inc. based in Los Angeles Ca. After obtaining his series 7 and registered investment advisory licenses, Brad joined Smith Barney where he practiced as a registered financial advisor. After several successful years, home had its calling. Brad and his wife Lisa moved back to his hometown, Louisville KY, to plant roots and start their family. Brad joined Hilliard Lyons, a prominent regional securities brokerage and investment advisory firm his father had worked for since the early 1970s.
Today, with over 30 years of industry experience, Brad specializes in the development and maintenance of sound investment stewardship for institutions and individuals alike. Brad lives in Louisville KY with his wife and two daughters and currently serves on the board of directors for New Hope Services Inc.
Brad holds the following Licenses: FINRA − Series 7 and 65 and in Insurance − Life, Health, Variable Life & Annuities. In addition, he completed the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) program through the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz School of Business and Center of Fiduciary Studies.
“Holders of a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation have demonstrated required knowledge and expertise in working with retirement plans. Baird makes available to its clients various distinct products and services, and there are important differences between those services and the duties and obligations owed to clients in connection with provision of those services. Baird and your Baird Financial Advisor do not act as fiduciaries nor is a fiduciary duty owed to a client when providing certain products and services. For more information about the products and services Baird makes available as well as the duties and obligations Baird and your Baird Financial Advisor may have to you in connection with the provision of products and services, please contact your Baird Financial Advisor.”