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Mike Antonelli's Bull & Baird Blog
Mike Antonelli shares timely thoughts and ideas regarding the market and investor behavior on his blog Bull & Baird. His commentary is though provoking and easy to understand. He has been with Baird since 2007 and currently resides in Whitefish Bay, WI with his wife and children.
In the Markets Now by Ross Mayfield
Ross Mayfield is an Investment Strategist on Baird’s Research team. He is a CFA® professional who works closely with financial advisors to educate clients about the economy and markets. In addition, he creates investment strategy content aimed at helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Kentucky and earned his MBA from the University of Louisville. Prior to Baird, Ross was an ETF Analyst, and then a Research Analyst at Hilliard Lyons, which was acquired by Baird in 2019. In these roles, he covered a broad range of subjects, from investment product analysis to individual equity research.
A Louisville native, Ross serves as Secretary on the board of the CFA Society Louisville.
Ross Mayfield, CFA is an Investment Strategy Analyst for Baird. He puts together a monthly article on the markets and the latest market news.
All That Matters: Hype and Hidden Risks
April 2026
There’s no shortage of high-profile headlines right now – from SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO to growing concerns around
private credit and the rapid rise of prediction markets. In this edition of All That Matters, Mike and Ross answer real client
questions and focus on how investors can think clearly when the news cycle feels anything but calm.
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