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How We Work

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

John Melick

Director | Branch Manager

(419) 842-2355

JMelick@rwbaird.com

John began his career in finance in 1982 as an intern for Dean Witter Reynolds. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1984, John joined his father's team at Dean Witter Reynolds as a financial advisor. With over 38 years...
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Andrew Melick

Financial Advisor

(419) 242-2363

AMelick@rwbaird.com

After interning with Baird for three years, Andrew fell in love with the industry and followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps of becoming a financial advisor. After graduating from St. John's Jesuit High School, Andrew...
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Linda Zachel

Client Assistant

(419) 842-2356

LZachel@rwbaird.com

Linda started in the business in 1985, working at Prescott, Ball & Turben as the branch manager's assistant. Linda followed her manager to Dean Witter Reynolds in 1990, where she began working with John Melick. Linda has a broad...

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