We are The Nowack Pogodzinski Group, a diverse team of financial professionals with aligned goals of helping our clients, genuine passion for the work we do and an authentic approach to how we do it. In addition to individuals, we focus on working with multi-generational families and business owners who are interested in learning and partnering together to plan and achieve their financial goals. Our proactive approach and high-touch process help keep you educated, connected and engaged. We strive to stay ahead of where you are, helping you look forward to what is next and prepare for the future
Why You Should Choose a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Practitioner
Mike Nowack, CWS®
Director - Senior Investment Consultant
Mike is a West Bend native who joined Baird in 2005 after nearly 15 years of business management experience, specializing in business acquisition, integration, and development. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s...
Justin Pogodzinski, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Justin is a Financial Advisor and a Certified Financial PlannerTM with The Nowack Group. He joined Baird in 2014 and in his class was one of four individuals selected into Baird’s highly competitive two-year Private Wealth...
Deb McGuire
Client Assistant
Deb joined Baird in 2001 as a Client Assistant working directly with The O'Meara Nowack Averill Group's clients on day to day activities, as well as handling operational procedures and questions. Aside from her experience at Baird, Deb...
Andy Sabel, CFP®
Client Specialist
Andy joined the Nowack Group as a Client Specialist in 2019. He studied at UW-Washington County before transferring to UW-Milwaukee, where he graduated with a major in Economics. He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. Andy works...
Erica Kroll, CLU®
Insured Solutions Consultant
James Guckenberg
Senior Estate Planner
Kelsey Clair, CPA®, CPWA®
Senior Tax Strategist
Laura Ames
Wealth Strategist
Maggie Kordash
Investment Products Associate - Annuities
Melanie Schmieding
Director of Baird Family Wealth
Timothy M. Steffen, CPA-PFS, CFP®, CPWA®
Director of Tax Planning