A Wealth of Experience

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from Colorado State University, in 1982. After graduation, at Empire Savings & Loan, he continued to learn the value of financial analysis, objectivity, and a conservative approach to financial management. In 1985 Mike joined Dain Bosworth, now known as RBC Wealth Management, where he began his career as a Financial Advisor. Mike is Series 7 and 65 licensed and has credentials to assist clients with life and disability insurance.

Mike has been quoted in various local publications including the Rocky Mountain News, the Denver Business Journal and most recently (February 1, 2014) The Denver Post. After the stock market crash of 1987, he was profiled in an article titled “Broker an Island of Calm in Market Storm.” He has been a previous contributor, as a financial commentator, to Denver’s 850 KOA radio as well as Denver affiliates of NBC and CBS television stations.

Today, as Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Management, at Baird, Mike has 30 years of financial services experience. He feels  fortunate that his job and his passion are one. Mike gets to use his expertise, to match your assets and risk preference, helping you meet your unique financial goals.

Personal

Mike lives in Denver, with his wife of 33 years, Nancy. They are blessed with four children; Michael, Nick, Kate and Meg. He enjoys reading, hiking, golf and pretty much anything that allows connection with his children.

Committed to the Community

Mike’s community involvement has ranged, over the years, from Kiwanis Club, serving on a school board and coaching a variety of teams.  He is also involved with Mile High United Way, Outreach International, Providence Network, Metro Caring as well as Denver Hospice.

A Wealth of Experience

Michael joined Baird in 2016 and has partnered with The Gegen Group to bring over 50 years of experience and financial expertise to clients. Michael and The Gegen Group’s mission is to help their clients work towards and maintain financial prosperity by implementing strategies that seek growth and income as well as the preservation of principal. Starting with what you value most, the team strives to understand your goals and objectives. Their mission is to make your financial journey a successful one. This is accomplished by providing a comprehensive view of your entire financial situation.

Prior to joining Baird, Michael was a banker at JP Morgan’s main office in Denver. There, he created strategic investment plans for affluent individuals and families to help them meet their financial goals. He also worked in the mortgage industry, gaining experience providing client-based solutions to mortgage underwriters and at the Monfort Companies where he managed a diverse portfolio of private investments and real estate holdings. His areas of expertise include financial planning, investments, estate planning, wealth management, trust services, employee and executive benefits planning, education funding, legacy planning, insurance review and charitable gifting.

Michael attended the University of Denver where he studied Finance. He has received the JP Morgan Chase ‘National Achiever’ Award in both 2014 and 2015 and is a member of the National Honor Society.  At Baird, he leads his training class in assets and client development.

Personal

Michael is a Colorado native. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors fly fishing, hiking, camping and skiing.

Committed to the Community

Michael serves his community by dedicating his time to the Denver Leadership Foundation, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Project PAVE and the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Annie Muck joined The Gegen Group at Baird in 2024 to continue to provide exceptional service and support to our valued clientele. In her role, she is passionate about fostering strong client relationships and providing financial assistance in addition to the financial strategy expertise provided by both Mike and Michael.

Prior to joining Baird, Annie was an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments within the Planning and Advice department in Greenwood Village, CO. In this role, she worked to provide financial guidance to high-net-worth clients as well as collaborated with business partners by connecting clients with them for more in depth and complex planning processes. Annie obtained her SIE, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and uses this financial knowledge alongside her invaluable client service experience to benefit our Private Wealth Management clients.

Annie is originally from Northern Kentucky and attended the University of Dayton for her undergraduate degree where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance. She started her professional career as a Relationship Management intern at Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY following her sophomore year.

Personal

After spending the first twenty-two years of her life between Kentucky and Ohio, she moved to Colorado in July of 2022 to pursue the active lifestyle she has always dreamt. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, hiking and skiing. She has completed two fourteeners since arriving and plans to do one every year moving forward.