Broker Check

About Us

When you work with Rick, you gain more than a single advisor, you’re supported by a coordinated team designed to help bring clarity and continuity to every aspect of your financial life. Our dedicated team of planning professionals help keep your strategy organized and responsive. Behind the scenes, our team is further strengthened by Baird’s extensive resources, including experienced analysts, portfolio strategists, and subject matter specialists across investment management, financial planning, and wealth strategy. This deep “bench” allows us to draw on specialized insights when needed, while ensuring your day-to-day experience remains personal, consistent, and grounded in a thoughtful, long-term approach.

Meet Our Team

Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen

Financial Advisor

530-271-3000

530-271-3050

rhansen@rwbaird.com

Rick Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Baird, serving clients from the firm’s Northern California offices. With more than two decades of experience in financial services, Rick works closely with individuals,...
Read more
Amy Ismail

Amy Ismail

Client Assistant

530-271-3000

530-271-3050

aismail@rwbaird.com

Meet Our Extended Team

Your relationship with us is a collaborative effort between our team and the deep resources of Baird. For advanced planning cases, we will frequently seek the additional counsel of our dedicated in-house experts. Collectively, we develop tailored solutions for the complex issues facing families with substantial wealth.

Andrea Paradise, CFP®

Andrea Paradise, CFP®

Wealth Planner

Andrea Paradise, CFP® is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Planner serving Baird Wealth Management. She is responsible for helping Financial Advisors’ clients and prospects with their financial and wealth planning needs.Andrea began...
Read more
Eric Wikstrom, CPA, CFP®, CPWA®

Eric Wikstrom, CPA, CFP®, CPWA®

Tax Strategist

Eric joined Robert W. Baird & Co. in 2021 as a Tax Specialist for Baird Private Wealth Management. Prior to joining Baird, Eric operated his own tax planning firm specializing in alternative retirement plan investments. Throughout his...
Read more
Melanie Schmieding, CTFA

Melanie Schmieding, CTFA

Director of Family Wealth

As Director of Baird Family Wealth, Melanie is responsible for the development of HNW and UHNW solutions and resources within Baird Private Wealth Management supporting advisors and their clients. She is passionate about developing...
Read more
Michael Oehler, JD, LLM

Michael Oehler, JD, LLM

Wealth Strategist

Michael Oehler is a Wealth Strategist supporting clients and advisors in Baird’s Western market. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on their estate, tax, financial and wealthplanning needs.Prior to joining Baird,...
Read more
Tim Steffen, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CPWA®

Tim Steffen, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CPWA®

Director of Tax Planning

As Director of Tax Planning for Baird, Tim is responsible for researching, writing and speaking on important tax issues that impact the clients of Baird. This includes topics related to retirement planning, executive compensation,...
Read more

Let's connect

Thank you!
Oops!