ASPPA: Corbett & Fiene earn ASPPA credential

Arlington, Va. — Robert W. Baird & Co. employees Dana P. Corbett and Bryan H. Fiene recently earned the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) credential from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). Both completed a rigorous education and examination program, covering a broad range of financial planning issues.

Corbett and Fiene join an elite group of financial professionals across the United States that sell, market, support or provide advice to clients regarding qualified retirement plans. Those who earn this credential must have knowledge of investments, securities rules, and selling techniques prior to their application for the program. Developed by ASPPA and the University of Michigan, the goal of the QPFC is to offers a comprehensive education program and a serious credential that will benefit the plan sponsor community.

Fiene has 17 years experience in the retirement industry and currently serves as senior vice president at Robert W. Baird & Co—an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fiene’s expertise centers on retirement plans and individual investment solutions. As senior vice president at Robert W. Baird & Co., Corbett works with the Corbett/Gehler Group that focuses on providing superior service in education and investment consulting for qualified plans as well as wealth management for individuals and families. Corbett’s experience spans 29 years in the retirement/financial services industry and he also holds the Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) credential.

ASPPA is a national organization of more than 7,000 retirement plan and benefits professionals and serves as the educator, voice, and advocate for the employer-based retirement system. ASPPA members are administrators, actuaries, advisors, attorneys, accountants, and other financial services professionals who provide consulting and administrative services for qualified retirement plans. http://www.asppa.org

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Member Contact: Dana P. Corbett, Senior Vice President Investments

Bryan H. Fiene, Senior Vice President Investments

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

8000 Excelsior Drive, Suite 302

Madison, WI 53717-1914

414-298-1045

ASPPA Contact: Melinda Semadeni, Director of Media Relations

703-516-9300, msemadeni@asppa.org