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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 more than 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...

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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®

Senior Vice President

(262) 631-5033

bklenke@rwbaird.com

Ben has more than 10 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 45 years in the investment and banking industries. In addition, she has extensive experience with estates and annuity products and holds a Wisconsin...
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Tara Pankow

Assistant Vice President, Senior Client Specialist

(262) 631-5037

tpankow@rwbaird.com

Tara has been working at Baird for nearly 15 years as a Client Specialist. She currently holds a Series 7 and 66 license, along with a Wisconsin insurance license. She previously worked as an assistant to the Private Wealth Management...
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Shannon Scott

Client Assistant

262-631-5029

slscott@rwbaird.com

Many of you may recognize our newest team member, Shannon, from the reception desk where she has been seated since May of 2022 in her role as Branch Operations Assistant. In May of 2024, she was promoted to Client Assistant and...

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Livvy Osgood

Client Assistant

262-631-5004

losgood@rwbaird.com

Livvy joined Baird as a Client Assistant in November 2025. She has completed her SIE license and is currently working on her Series 7 and 66 licenses. She recently joined Baird, bringing prior experience from the sports industry,...

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