From left, Jeff J. Borgert, Don Hutchinson and Dean P. Weseli joined Baird's wealth management office in Indianapolis.

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on Monday announced HWB Partners has joined the firm's wealth management office in Indianapolis.

The three-person HWB Partners team was previously at Goelzer Investment Management in Carmel, Indiana, where they managed approximately $1 billion in client assets and specialized in wealth management, institutional consulting and sports-focused advisory services, according to a statement.

The team includes directors and financial advisors Don Hutchinson, Dean P. Weseli and Jeff J. Borgert.

Hutchinson was chief growth officer at Goelzer Investment Management and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. He has a degree in financial planning from Purdue University.

At Goelzer, Weseli was a senior wealth advisor and director of G•PRO Sports. He is a Registered Player Financial Advisor with the NFL Players Association. He earned a degree in finance from the University of Dayton and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

Borgert was an institutional senior consultant at Goelzer. He holds a degree in marketing and distribution from Indiana University and an MBA from Ball State University.

"We are excited to welcome HWB Partners to Baird," Jim Willbrand, branch manager, said in the statement. "Don, Dean and Jeff have built a collaborative practice grounded in long-term client relationships, strong investment capabilities and specialized advisory services. They will be a great addition to our Indianapolis office."

Baird Private Wealth Management, which serves high-net-worth individuals and their families, had more than 1,400 advisors managing $375 billion in client assets as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to the company.

Baird was established in 1919 and has more than 5,300 associates serving individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird had more than $560 billion in client assets as of Dec. 31.

From left: Jeff J. Borgert, Don Hutchinson and Dean P. Weseli joined Baird's wealth management office in Indianapolis.

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