Baird, a global wealth management firm with offices in three continents, recently brought on Richard Bingaman as senior vice president and financial adviser to its Elgin, Illinois office, along with client assistant Barbara Marshall.

Bingaman, who has more than two decades of experience, will work with Vice President Rebekah Berry at the Elgin site. Berry also handles Baird’s Chicago wealth management office.

“We are very pleased to welcome Rich and Barbara to Baird,” Frank Moroni, Baird's managing director and Chicago area market director, said. “Their commitment to serving clients will be a great asset as we continue to expand our Illinois and Chicago-area footprint.”

Bingaman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Monmouth College, previously worked at Edward Jones as a financial adviser.

With approximately 860 financial advisers, Baird’s Private Wealth Management branch serves clients spanning 29 states nationwide.