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The BLK Group

How We Work

The Bishop Leberfing Klenke Group is built upon shared values of honesty, integrity, genuine concern for clients, and respect for associates. These values drew us to join Baird and remain central to our ability to earn the quality client partnerships and maintain the high standards that are our team's traditions. Find out about the client-focused service for which The Bishop Leberfing Klenke Group is so well known. Contact us today to explore a partnership.

Michael Bishop, CFP®

Director

(262) 631-5019

mbishop@rwbaird.com

Mike has worked at Baird for nearly 30 years. His areas of specialty include investment consultation and advice with an emphasis on financial planning and comprehensive wealth management. His number one priority is to develop quality,...

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Christopher Leberfing, CPWA®

Director, Senior Investment Consultant

(262) 631-5039

cleberfing@rwbaird.com

Trust is the key element in any successful advisor/client relationship. "That is why it is of utmost importance that I earn my clients' trust," says Chris when asked to describe his professional approach as he works with individuals...

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Ben Klenke, CFP®

Financial Advisor

(262) 631-5033

bklenke@rwbaird.com

Ben has more than 8 years of experience in the investment and financial planning industry. Ben relocated with his family in 2014 to the Milwaukee area to pursue a career in the financial industry by joining Baird. His initial role was...
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Kay Shalbrack

Assistant Vice President, Senior Client Specialist

(262) 631-5013

kshalbrack@rwbaird.com

In 1993, Kay joined Baird as a Registered Sales Associate and has worked for more than 40 years in the investment and banking industries. In addition, she has extensive experience with estates and annuity products, and holds a...

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Tara Pankow

Senior Client Specialist

(262) 631-5037

tpankow@rwbaird.com

Tara has been working at Baird for nearly 10 years and recently moved into the role of Senior Client Specialist. She currently holds both a Series 7 and 66 license. In June of 2016, she received her Accident, Health & Life Insurance...
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Melissa Carbajal

Branch Administrative Supervisor, Client Assistant

262-631-5029

mcarbajal@rwbaird.com

Melissa joined Baird in June of 2021 as the Branch Administrative Supervisor for the Racine office after a 10-year career as a Branch Manager for the Racine-Main Street location of BMO Harris Bank. Melissa studied at UW Parkside and is...

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