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Katharine N. Christian

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Houston, TX 77024
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CRD#: 2233655
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Professional summary


Katharine N Christian, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Katharine N. Christian, Katharine Nye Christian, Kathy N Christian, Katharine N Levi, Kathy Levi, Katharine Ann Nye, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Houston, Texas.

Katharine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Katharine has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Katharine N. Christian | Katharine Nye Christian | Kathy N Christian | Katharine N Levi | Kathy Levi | Katharine Ann Nye

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Name: Rental Property; Not investment-related; Address: 10326 Emerald Trail, Houston, TX 77073; Nature: Rental Property; Role: Owner; Start Date: 8/2008; Appx hrs: 1 hour per month; Hrs during trading: 0; Duties: Landlord, collecting rent, pay mortgage, property maintenance. 2) Name: Rental Property; Not investment-related; Address: 1430 Oxberg Trail, Houston, TX 77073; Nature: Rental Property; Role: Owner; Start Date: 8/2008; Appx hrs: Less than 1 hour per month; Hrs during trading: 0; Duties: Landlord, collecting rent, pay mortgage, property maintenance.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
CPWA®

Start date: 2019-07-22

Expire date: 2023-06-30

Experience


Current

April 13, 2018 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 945 Bunker Hill Rd Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Houston, TX
Current

March 16, 2018 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 945 Bunker Hill Rd Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Houston, TX
Past

February 18, 2014 - March 16, 2018

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 12, 2013 - July 26, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 10, 2011 - February 11, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 15, 2010 - January 7, 2011

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 5, 2005 - September 2, 2009

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 5, 2005 - September 2, 2009

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 21, 2001 - August 8, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 2000 - September 19, 2001

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 3, 2000 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 28, 2000 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 19, 1996 - July 20, 1999

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 18, 1995 - August 19, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

October 15, 1993 - June 16, 1994

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

August 17, 1992 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT

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.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Texas
(3/16/2018)
IAR
Texas
(4/13/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT - WRAP (3/21/2025)

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
10/24/2024
Cover Page
11/15/2023

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Company Information


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158Houston, TX 77024

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