WHAT I LIKE TO DO: My focus is threefold: education, problem-solving, and planning to assist our clients in fulfilling their needs – both personal and financial
WHERE I CAME FROM: Born outside of Boston, raised in Chicago, and educated mostly in Wisconsin, as a former soldier, teacher, and coach, I have taken an educational approach to working with clients and colleagues, and adopted a financial planning-based business model early in my career. I have been in the wealth management business for over 35 years as a financial planner, manager, and trainer.
A graduate of St. Norbert College, Tom attended Marquette University Graduate School and the United States Army Command and General Staff College. He retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel of Armor in 1996.
He taught at Marquette University and in public schools in Wisconsin before moving to Madison and beginning his career in Wealth Management. Tom has been married to Patty Carroll for over 45 years and is the father of three daughters and grandfather of two. He is a supporter of the arts and has been active in United Way of Dane County, Rotary Club of Madison, and the Business and Education Partnership of Madison
WHERE I’M HEADED: Meg and I began to build this multi-generational, multi-dimensional, advanced-planning team over six years ago and we are not done yet. We remain dedicated to our vision of delivering expert advice and service to our clientele by continually looking for fresh talent to add to the team, by challenging each other, by continually seeking higher levels of education and knowledge within our industry, and by engaging clients collaboratively in the wealth management process.
WHAT I DO IN MY FREE TIME: I read. I travel. I watch youth hockey. We have family dinner every Sunday. I enjoy the NYT Sunday Crossword, bourbon, and cigars (I know.) Feel free to contact me if you haven’t read a good book in a while – tcarroll@rwbaird.com
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP® Board's initial and ongoing certification requirement.
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