James G. Meredith
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. | Executive Vice President
PITTSBURGH, PA
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CRD#: 853602
Professional summary
James Gerard Meredith, who also goes by James G Meredith, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 24, Series 27, F04 and Series 40 exams.
Biography
With a long and storied career of helping his clients preserve and grow their wealth, Jim’s experience in working with individuals, affluent families, business leaders and non-profit organizations spans more than 50 years. Jim holds both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate and a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Jim is President of MASTERPLAN, Inc., Hefren-Tillotson’s parent company, and a member of Hefren-Tillotson’s Asset Management Group. When Jim joined the firm in 1977, he created the firm’s first MASTERPLAN® software analytical tool, more than a decade earlier than the industry.
Jim has spent his entire investment advisory career providing consistent service to his clients. He is the recognizable and trusted voice in Pittsburgh’s community at large and beyond as the host of the long-running Sunday morning radio program, Your Money & You, heard on NewsRadio AM 1020 KDKA and 100.1 FM KDKA.
Jim is a multi-year awardee of Barron’s Top 100 independent financial advisors.
While offering unbiased, expert financial guidance to radio listeners of all ages, Jim masterfully integrates his vast knowledge and financial know-how over the airwaves and into every facet of his financial planning practice, The Meredith Group at Baird.
“At this point in my career my sole purpose is to help people by assisting them on their journey toward achieving their life goals and dreams,” Jim says.
Jim is dedicated to his clients, as a close family confidant would be, and often provides advice solving multi-generational family concerns, designing estate plans, managing elder care issues, and providing recommendations on home purchases and guidance in selling multi-million dollar businesses.
Jim has served as an active participant and one of the initial major contributors in the creation of a $5 million foundation for ALS research through “LIVE LIKE LOU.” He has partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on several campaigns, the most recent in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His team promoted the campaign, and his matching funds helped contribute to $1.2 million raised in one day. Jim is also a supporter of “Gwen’s Girls,” a home for abandoned unwed mothers.
Jim received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Dayton. His continuing education has included postgraduate work in accounting, taxes, and finance.
Having lectured extensively across the United States on the subject of Personal Financial Planning, Jim co-authored “Expert Financial Planning,” a book loaded with ideas and concepts on financial planning.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Institutional consulting
Trust & estate planning
Insurance
Financial planning
Trading individual securities
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James G Meredith
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 21, 2022 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #2: 2545 Railroad St, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
PITTSBURGH, PA
Current
October 21, 2022 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 2545 Railroad St, Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
June 14, 2001 - October 21, 2022
HEFREN-TILLOTSON, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 53
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
June 16, 1978 - October 21, 2022
HEFREN-TILLOTSON, INC.
BD
CRD#: 53
PITTSBURGH, PA
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
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
Arizona(11/14/2022)
RR
Arkansas(10/26/2022)
RR
California(10/26/2022)
RR
Colorado(10/26/2022)
RR
Connecticut(10/26/2022)
RR
Delaware(10/26/2022)
RR
Florida(10/21/2022)
IAR
Florida(11/28/2022)
RR
Georgia(10/28/2022)
RR
Idaho(6/6/2023)
RR
Illinois(11/4/2022)
RR
Indiana(3/10/2023)
RR
Kansas(5/12/2023)
RR
Kentucky(10/26/2022)
RR
Maine(10/26/2022)
RR
Maryland(10/26/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(8/23/2023)
RR
Michigan(10/28/2022)
RR
Minnesota(10/26/2022)
RR
Missouri(10/26/2022)
RR
Montana(6/15/2023)
RR
Nevada(11/1/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(9/5/2023)
RR
New Jersey(10/21/2022)
RR
New Mexico(8/30/2023)
RR
New York(10/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina(10/27/2022)
RR
Ohio(10/21/2022)
RR
Oregon(10/27/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/21/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(10/21/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(11/1/2022)
RR
South Carolina(10/27/2022)
RR
Tennessee(10/27/2022)
RR
Texas(10/27/2022)
IAR
Texas(12/15/2022)
RR
Utah(10/27/2022)
RR
Vermont(10/26/2022)
RR
Virginia(10/27/2022)
RR
Washington(10/26/2022)
RR
West Virginia(10/27/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(2/20/2025)
RR
Wyoming(1/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
F04
Date: 8/28/1978
Financial Principal ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 6/12/1978
Registered Principal ExaminationSRO 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
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Executive Vice PresidentCRD#: 8158Pittsburgh, PATRUST BUT VERIFY
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