Darrin Rudolph - Baird Private Wealth Management

10/17/2026

The Big Mac Index turns forty this year. Forty years old and still fun to explain at parties. Check out what this classic burger can tell us about the purchasing power of our dollar.

10/16/2026

A little fall cleaning and a whole lot of generosity!

Today, we hosted a Shredding Event at our office, where more than 2,000 pounds of our clients’ sensitive documents were securely destroyed. We also held a canned food drive, and our Baird clients showed up in a big way once again!

Thanks to your generosity, we delivered a truckload of canned goods to a local food bank to help those in need in our community.

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out on this cool fall day, participated, and gave so generously. We’re grateful to serve clients who continually make a difference in our community!

10/16/2026

Ross looks at the bull market’s 4th birthday, job openings on the rise, inflation, and rising yields.

10/14/2026

🌴 More Americans are deciding that enjoying life now matters just as much as making financial progress for later.

A recent SoFi survey found that 72% of Americans would be willing to make slower progress toward their financial goals so they can spend more time with family, travel more, and prioritize meaningful experiences.

That doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning long-term goals. In fact, 59% of respondents said enjoying life is how they define financial progress, compared with 27% who pointed to owning a home.

The challenge is finding a balance between what matters now and what matters later. ✈️ That can mean making room for a vacation, concert, or family event while still keeping an eye on retirement savings and debt.

But charge that trip to a credit card and carry a balance, and interest can turn a two-week memory into a much longer bill.

What does financial progress look like to you: reaching the next milestone, enjoying more of life now, or some mix of both?


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SoFi found 72% of Americans are willing to make slower progress on financial goals to prioritize family, travel and meaningful experiences.

10/13/2026

Your Medicare costs depend on a variety of factors, and can even change after you begin the program. These simple steps can help you keep your costs under control.

Your Medicare premiums can rise with income due to IRMAA. Learn what it is and how you can keep your costs under control.

10/09/2026

Ross looks at new highs, the effect of rising yields, the market’s current “cheapness,” and a couple of historical tidbits.

10/02/2026

Ross looks at this year’s strong corporate profit growth, Iran, and the historical relative strength of fourth quarters.

09/25/2026

Ross looks at optimistic data for the labor market, the state of the AI ecosystem, and corporate profits.

09/18/2026

Ross looks at the first rate hike since 2023, dot-com bubble comparisons, and why investors tend to underperform the market.

09/11/2026

A day of service is always a day well spent.

Our team joined volunteers from across the region for United Way of Western Kentucky's Project United Day of Service, where we were paired with Family Service Society. Together, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work organizing storage areas, moving equipment, cleaning up outdoor spaces, removing overgrowth, and helping create a more functional and welcoming environment for the families they serve.

The impact of a volunteer day is measured in much more than completed projects. It's about strengthening organizations, supporting our neighbors, and building a stronger community together.

We are proud to support the incredible work of Family Service Society and thankful for the opportunity to serve.