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The Heidenrich Ellison Group philosophy centers on a holistic approach to wealth management. We believe in not just managing wealth, but architecting legacies that endure through generations. We prioritize understanding each client’s unique story, goals, and values, and craft strategies that reflect their individual objectives and aspirations. Our clientele includes a diverse spectrum of high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, who seek tailored strategies to manage and grow their wealth.

Our core services include: strategic investment consulting, financial planning, estate and trust strategy, tax optimization, philanthropic giving, and risk management solutions. 

Our wealth management approach centers on a meticulous process, uniquely tailored to understand and meet each client's distinct personal and financial goals.


Meet Our Team

Tom Heidenrich

312-578-2653

THeidenrich@rwbaird.com

Tom joined Baird in 2003.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Indiana University (Bloomington) and joined Bank of America in 1996.  He began as a fixed income analyst and then joined...

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Matthew Ellison

312-578-2665

meellison@rwbaird.com

Matt joined Baird in 2024. A former investment banker with both J.P. Morgan and Guggenheim Partners, he holds degrees from Hamilton College, Columbia University in the City of New York, and the University of Notre Dame. He also...
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Alexander Smith

Associate Financial Advisor

aksmith@rwbaird.com

Alex joined Baird in 2025, previously working at Nuveen Investments, a global asset management firm headquartered in Chicago, where he partnered with financial advisors on investment strategies and portfolio solutions. He graduated...
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Paiten Grosvenor

Client Specialist

pgrosvenor@rwbaird.com

Paiten joined Baird in 2024 and serves as the Client Specialist on the team. She is a recent graduate of Marquette University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Media Studies.

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Extended Team

Jaleigh White, CPA, CPWA®

Jaleigh White, CPA, CPWA®

Director of Baird Family Wealth

Laura Ames, JD

Laura Ames, JD

Wealth Strategist

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