Victoria M. Best
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. | Financial Advisor
Sammamish, WA
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CRD#: 2617040
Professional summary
Victoria Marie Best, CFP®, who also goes by VIctoria Marie Ruoff, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Sammamish, Washington.
Victoria is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Victoria has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Victoria Marie Ruoff
Other business activities
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Real Estate License; Victoria; Best; Yes.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
Start date: 2018
Experience
Current
February 27, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #2: 925 Fourth Ave Ste 3600, Seattle, WA 98104RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Sammamish, WA
Current
February 27, 2025 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 925 Fourth Ave Ste 3600, Seattle, WA 98104RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Seattle, WA
Past
June 13, 2019 - March 3, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
May 14, 2019 - March 3, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
June 24, 2016 - May 3, 2019
BADGLEY PHELPS WEALTH MANAGERS
RIA
CRD#: 108392
SEATTLE, WA
Past
October 9, 2012 - September 1, 2015
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
October 9, 2012 - September 1, 2015
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
March 9, 2012 - June 1, 2012
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
December 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past
April 11, 2006 - December 9, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
April 17, 1997 - July 2, 2004
OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 16, 1996 - March 23, 1998
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
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
Alaska(4/29/2025)
RR
Arizona(3/7/2025)
RR
California(2/27/2025)
RR
Colorado(2/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut(4/28/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(5/5/2025)
RR
Florida(4/29/2025)
RR
Hawaii(4/30/2025)
RR
Idaho(2/27/2025)
RR
Illinois(4/29/2025)
RR
Indiana(4/29/2025)
RR
Kansas(5/2/2025)
RR
Kentucky(3/3/2025)
RR
Maine(4/28/2025)
RR
Maryland(4/29/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(2/28/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/30/2025)
RR
Minnesota(4/28/2025)
RR
Montana(4/29/2025)
RR
Nebraska(4/28/2025)
RR
Nevada(2/28/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(4/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/14/2025)
RR
New Mexico(4/29/2025)
IAR
New York(2/27/2025)
RR
New York(2/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/21/2025)
RR
Ohio(4/29/2025)
RR
Oregon(3/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/30/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(4/29/2025)
RR
Texas(4/29/2025)
IAR
Texas(7/3/2025)
RR
Utah(2/27/2025)
RR
Vermont(4/28/2025)
RR
Virginia(4/28/2025)
RR
Washington(2/27/2025)
IAR
Washington(2/27/2025)
RR
West Virginia(5/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(4/29/2025)
RR
Wyoming(4/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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Company Information
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Financial AdvisorCRD#: 8158Sammamish, WATRUST BUT VERIFY
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