Kevin Farmer – Baird Private Wealth Management

09/23/2026

I appreciate team member Monique Saalwaechter and all she does for our clients. !

09/09/2026

06/29/2026

We recently revamped our website-click the link below if you want to check it out. https://kfarmer.bairdwealth.com/

06/23/2026

Are You Missing One of the Most Powerful Retirement Tools?
Most people think of a Health Savings Account (HSA) as just a way to pay medical bills.
In reality, it can be much more.
HSAs offer a rare triple tax advantage:
✅ Tax-deductible contributions
✅ Tax-free growth
✅ Tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses
And with healthcare costs in retirement often reaching six figures, that matters.
But here’s where it gets interesting…
A smart strategy is to:

*Pay medical expenses out of pocket today
*Let your HSA keep growing
*Save your receipts

Later, you can reimburse yourself tax-free—even years down the road.
And after age 65?
You can use HSA funds for anything (just like a traditional IRA if not used for healthcare).
Bottom line: An HSA isn’t just a savings account—it’s a powerful, flexible retirement planning tool.

01/12/2026

Roth conversions have become a hot topic lately—but are they right for you? Understanding who benefits and why is key before making a move.A Roth conversion means moving money from a traditional pre-tax IRA into a Roth IRA. In doing so...

01/09/2026

Strategas Senior Technical Strategist Todd Sohn kicks off the new year by talking through the rotational and risk-on stock market, whether investor bullishness is becoming a risk, and a few unloved areas worth a second look.

Strategas Senior Technical Strategist Todd Sohn kicks off the new year by talking through the rotational and risk-on stock market, whether investor bullishne...