Mark Nickel, President, Chief Investment Officer

Mark is President and Chief Investment Officer of Baird Trust.  He has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry and holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation.

Mark previously served as the Chief Investment Officer for Hilliard Lyons leading the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management and investment support teams.  Mark received a B.S. in finance from the University of Louisville and an M.B.A. from Smurfit School of Business, University College of Dublin (Ireland). He serves on the board of the University of Louisville Foundation. Mark joined our firm in 2006.