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Gregory T. Ford

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
New York, NY 10036
CRD#: 1843697
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Gregory Thomas FordROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.

Professional summary


Gregory Thomas Ford is a registered financial professional currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in New York, New York.

Gregory is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Gregory has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 1, 2026 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 1155 Avenue Of The Americas 16th Floor, New York, NY 10036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
New York, NY
Past

September 5, 2023 - May 27, 2026

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 30, 2020 - September 11, 2023

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 8, 2019 - June 11, 2020

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
New York, NY
Past

August 15, 2011 - May 1, 2019

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1997 - May 4, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 1997 - October 1, 1997

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 17, 1995 - May 12, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

May 17, 1994 - May 31, 1995

CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10793
NEW YORK, MD
Past

December 4, 1992 - May 10, 1994

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 11, 1992 - November 19, 1992

PRINTON, KANE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23667
Past

October 16, 1990 - April 3, 1992

S.N. PHELPS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 18341
Past

July 5, 1989 - March 3, 1990

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

June 21, 1988 - June 12, 1989

DEUTSCHE BANK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5323

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(6/1/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(6/1/2026)
RR
Delaware
(6/1/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/1/2026)
RR
Georgia
(6/1/2026)
RR
Illinois
(6/1/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/1/2026)
RR
Michigan
(6/1/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(6/1/2026)
RR
New York
(6/1/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(6/1/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/1/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/1/2026)
RR
Texas
(6/1/2026)
RR
Utah
(6/1/2026)
RR
Virginia
(6/1/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/1/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT - WRAP (12/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORYCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2147388
DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLESDIRECTOR1650544
GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4912961
LAWTON, PATRICK STEVENDIRECTOR1007318
MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR1463158
PALMER, ANGELA MARIEREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO4915568
SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHNDIRECTOR1483012
SCHULTZ, PAUL LEEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY1965163
STANEK, MARY ELLENDIRECTOR2006493
THUROW, LAURA KCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3193702

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts350,776
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 342,142,869,924

Disclosures


Regulatory Event43
Arbitration31

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2025
Cover Page
10/24/2024
11/15/2023

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Company Information


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158New York, NY 10036

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