Ashley joined Baird in 2008 and helps guide clients through a variety of financial decisions today to help ensure they'll have a prosperous future. Her focus is on the increasingly complex financial needs of clients in transition including divorce and widowhood. She is specifically trained in the financial and tax implications of divorce and will meet you where you’re at in your journey whether it be pre-divorce planning, financial planning during the divorce process, or post-divorce planning. She will ensure you have a solid understanding of your current financial situation and take the time explain implications of various proposed settlements which will help you confidently move forward after your divorce.
Ashley graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She later obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification after completing coursework through Boston University. In 2019, Ashley obtained her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) Designation after completing the required coursework through the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts. Ashley has also completed the Building Blocks of Collaborative Practice and is a member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin. With this training, Ashley can be part of your collaborative divorce process as a financial neutral and collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to provide necessary data to ensure unbiased outcomes.
Outside of Baird, Ashley is active in her community and children’s activities. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for both Elevate, Inc. and NAMI Southeast Wisconsin and is a member of 100+ Women of Washington County. Ashley also supports local schools and sports clubs in her community and previously served on the Board of Directors for LIFE OF HOPE. Ashley and her husband, Jason, reside in Washington County with their three children, Isabel, Logan, and Sophia as well as their dog, Sam.