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Michelle L. Krause
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 2245982
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Professional summary
Michelle Lea Krause, who also goes by Michelle Lea Krause, Michelle Krause, Michelle L Merkt, Michelle Lea Merkt, Mitzi Merkt, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Michelle has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michelle Lea Krause | Michelle Krause | Michelle L Merkt | Michelle Lea Merkt | Mitzi Merkt
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Milwaukee, WI
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Milwaukee, WI
Past
October 17, 2024 - October 12, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
NEW BERLIN, WI
Past
October 17, 2024 - October 12, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW BERLIN, WI
Past
December 5, 2023 - October 3, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
WAUWATOSA, WI
Past
December 5, 2023 - October 3, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
WAUWATOSA, WI
Past
May 25, 2023 - August 12, 2024
DRAKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154854
WAUKESHA, WI
Past
February 18, 2022 - May 22, 2023
EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 112058
Sussex, WI
Past
July 30, 2018 - May 22, 2023
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
North Carolina(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas(11/6/2025)
IAR
Texas(11/6/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(11/6/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin(11/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | ||
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
CRD#: 8158Milwaukee, WI 53202TRUST BUT VERIFY
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