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The legacy and foundation of The Baumann Braun Group started with Baird over 30 years ago. Richard Bomberg and Dennis Layne consistently built and developed a strong bench within the team to ensure their clients received the support they needed. Tony worked with Richard and Dennis since 1993. Lori joined the team in 2004, and she and Tony formalized their partnership in April 2013. Since then, we have continued to build our team – now as The Baumann Braun Group – guided by the evolving needs of our clients. This approach has allowed us to serve families across multiple generations with the trust and care they deserve. We share a simple, yet powerful philosophy: to provide advice with integrity and care with quality.

Enhancing your experience working with us is our exceptional administrative support team, Chris and Dee, whose service, knowledge, and attention to detail are invaluable. New to our team in 2025 is Gary Garvin, an Associate Financial Advisor. Gary brings specific expertise in financial, tax and estate planning, further strengthening our ability to serve you. We’re also excited to welcome Erica Nelson to our team as a Client Assistant. Coming from a career in the education field, Erica brings a unique blend of empathy, enthusiasm, and passion for helping others. Her ability to connect with people and her commitment to service make her a wonderful addition to our client-focused culture.

We would like to thank you for your continued trust throughout the last 30+ years and for being part of a trusting partnership – for your financial future, and for generations to come.

Lori A. (Layne) Baumann

Director | Financial Advisor

LBaumann@rwbaird.com

Lori has been a Financial Advisor at Baird since 2004, specializing in wealth management, including portfolio strategy, investment management, and retirement planning. With her diverse industry experience, Lori offers a holistic...
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Tony Braun

Director | Financial Advisor

TBraun@rwbaird.com

Tony has been a valued member of Baird since 1993, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a degree in Finance. Tony is a distinguished...
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Gary Garvin

Associate Financial Advisor

ggarvin@rwbaird.com

Gary is an Associate Financial Advisor who joined The Baumann Braun Group in 2025. He began his career in finance in 2021 in Minneapolis with MassMutual obtaining his Life and Health Insurance licenses and FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65...
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Chris Rossman

Assistant Vice President | Senior Client Specialist

Chris is a Senior Client Specialist and has been with Baird since 1997. She began her career at the former Mayfair branch, where she managed client securities, performed bank reconciliations, and maintained branch compliance files....
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Dee Warpechowski

Assistant Vice President | Senior Client Specialist

Dee is a Senior Client Specialist and has been with Baird since 1998. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is fully registered with her FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses. As a seasoned professional, Dee is...
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Erica Nelson

Client Assistant

Erica is a Client Assistant and joined Baird in 2025. She is the newest member to The Baumann Braun Group bringing 10 years of prior education, program coordination, and research experience. Her time spent as a broad field science...
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Our Extended Team at Baird

Kelsey Clair, CPA

Kelsey Clair, CPA

Senior Tax Strategist

Sierra Elleseg, CFP®

Sierra Elleseg, CFP®

Wealth Planning Associate

Jim Guckenberg, J.D.

Jim Guckenberg, J.D.

Senior Estate Planner

Jeannette Haen

Jeannette Haen

Investment Products Consultant - Education Planning

Laurence Kluth

Laurence Kluth

Equity Compensation Planning Manager

Maggie Kordash

Maggie Kordash

Investment Products Consultant - Annuities

Erica Kroll, CLU®

Erica Kroll, CLU®

Insured Solutions Senior Consultant

Ryan Nieuwenhuis, QPFC

Ryan Nieuwenhuis, QPFC

Retirement Plans Consultant

Tim Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP®, CPWA®

Tim Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP®, CPWA®

Director of Advanced Planning

Eric Sobczak, QPFC, TGPC

Eric Sobczak, QPFC, TGPC

Senior Retirement Plans Consultant

Team Legacy

Dennis Layne, who retired in 2013, is surrounded by current Baumann Braun Group members Tony Braun and Lori Baumann.


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