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Kale Olson

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Asheville, NC 28801
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CRD#: 4328394
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Professional summary


Kale Olson is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Kale is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kale has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. ROSALIND S. WILLIS IRREVOCABLE TURST FBO DOROTHY SINCLAIR OLSON UAD 12/11/2009. KALE OLSON TRUSTEE 189 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28804. SINCE THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR MY DUAGHTERS BENEFIT ON 12/11/2009 I HAVE SERVED AS TRUSTEE AND HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES EACH MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS REVIEWING AND IMPLEMENTING THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE TRUST. THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF THE BENEFICIARY. 2. ROSALIND S, WILLIS IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO MEADE OLSON UAD 12/18/03, KALE OLSON TRUST 189 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 22804. SINCE THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR MY SONS BENEFIT ON 12/18/03 I HAVE SERVED AS TRUSTEE AND HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES EACH MONTH DURING BUSINESS TRADING HOURS REVIEWING AND IMPLEMENTING THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE TRUST. THE TRUST PROVIDES FOR THE MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF THE BENEFICIARY. 3. ROSALIND S. WILLIS IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO LOULIE OLSON UAD 12/18/03. KALE OLSON TRUSTEE 189 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28804. SINCE THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR MY DUAGHTERS BENEFIT ON 12/18/03 I HAVE SERVED AS TRUSTEE AND HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES EACH MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS REVIEWING AND IMPLEMENTING THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE TRUST. THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF THE BENEFICIARY. 4. ROSALIND S. WILLIS IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO MEADE OLSON UAD 12/18/03. KALE OLSON TRUSTEE 189 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28804. SINCE THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR MY SONS BENEFIT ON 12/18/03 I HAVE SERVED AS TRUSTEE AND HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES EACH MONTH DURING BUSINESS TRADING HOUSE REVIEWING AND MPLEMENTING THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE TRUST. THE TRUST PROVIDES FOR THE MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF THE BENEFICIARY. 5.ROSALIND S. WILLIS IRREVOCABLE TRUST FBO LOULIE OLSON UAD 12/18/03. KALE OLSON TRUSTEE 189 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28804. SINCE THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR MY DAUGHTERS BENEFIT ON 12/18/03 I HAVE SERVED AS TRUSTEE AND HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES EACH MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS REVIEWING AND IMPLEMENTING THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY OF THE TRUST. THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND HEALTH OF THE BENEFICIARY. Name/Address: Rental Property 240 Seneca Blvd Hendersonville NC 28739 Start Date: 4/10/23 Hours Spent: 0-2 hours/month Hours Spent During Trading: 0-1 hours/month Role/Responsibility: Owner/Landlord Non Investment Related

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 18, 2019 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 79 Woodfin Place Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Asheville, NC
Current

October 18, 2019 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 79 Woodfin Place Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Asheville, NC
Past

May 29, 2018 - October 18, 2019

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

May 27, 2018 - October 18, 2019

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

March 17, 2009 - May 30, 2018

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

March 17, 2009 - May 30, 2018

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

November 7, 2008 - March 16, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 39285
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

November 7, 2008 - March 16, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

March 21, 2002 - November 17, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ASHVILLE, NC
Past

December 21, 2001 - November 17, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ASHVILLE, NC
Past

April 20, 2001 - April 23, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Alaska
(10/18/2019)
RR
Arizona
(10/18/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(10/18/2019)
RR
California
(10/18/2019)
RR
Colorado
(10/18/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(10/18/2019)
RR
Florida
(10/18/2019)
RR
Georgia
(10/18/2019)
RR
Illinois
(10/18/2019)
RR
Indiana
(11/27/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(7/31/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(10/18/2019)
RR
Maine
(10/18/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/18/2019)
RR
Michigan
(10/18/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(2/3/2025)
RR
Missouri
(5/30/2024)
RR
Montana
(10/18/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(10/18/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(9/2/2021)
RR
New York
(2/20/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(10/18/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/18/2019)
RR
Ohio
(10/18/2019)
RR
Oregon
(1/9/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(10/18/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(10/18/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/28/2022)
RR
Utah
(1/29/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/18/2019)
RR
Washington
(10/18/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/8/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/17/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 8158Asheville, NC 28801

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