James A. Hodge is a Director with Private Wealth Management at Baird, providing financial consultation to individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Mr. Hodge earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-Business from Arizona State University with additional undergraduate studies in Madrid, Spain. He has completed Baird's Senior Investment Consultants Program hosted at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association. Mr. Hodge was the recipient of Baird's G. Frederick Kasten, Jr. Award honoring his exemplary client service. Jim has also been recognized by *Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor (2018-2023).
Mr. Hodge is active in the community, was a member of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau 2012 Leadership Class VI, and served as a member of the Cargill Methodist Church finance committee. He also served on the Holiday Home Camp Finance committee, the 4-H Advisory Board, and is active in Junior Achievement. Mr. Hodge is a native of Wisconsin and a 5th generation family-farm owner in the Janesville, Wisconsin area.
*Forbes/SHOOK Research Best-In-State Wealth Advisor recognition 2018 through 2023. Published annually January - April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.