Jim Ritchay

Jim Ritchay has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. As Vice President of Wealth Management at Robert W. Baird & Co. since May 2011, Jim has played a key role in advancing client investment strategies within the firm, which has a longstanding history dating back to 1919. Prior to Baird, Jim served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from August 1991 to May 2011, focusing on providing financial solutions for individuals, families, and small businesses. Jim's early career included positions as a Controller Trainee at Johnson Controls, where responsibilities included preparing financial statements, and as an Internal Auditor at Fort Howard Paper Company, conducting operational audits across various facilities. Jim Ritchay's educational background includes studies at Premontre.