BAIRD’S FLEMMA & SHERIDAN NAMED TO FORBES’ TOP WOMEN WEALTH ADVISORS LIST

Theresa Flemma, Managing Director with The Flemma Group, and Michele Sheridan, Director with The Sheridan Group, both of Baird’s Utica Private Wealth Management office, were recently recognized by Shook Research on Forbes’ 2026 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list. The annual list highlights outstanding women advisors across the country who demonstrate a deep commitment to client service, professional excellence, and leadership within the financial services industry.

 

“We are very happy to see that Theresa and Michele have been recognized as two of the top female financial advisors in our industry,” said Erik Dahlberg, President of Baird’s Private Wealth Management business. “Their commitment to achieving great outcomes for clients is admirable, and we are proud of everything they have done for our firm.”

 

Eric Pronovost, Branch Manager, emphasized the significance of the dual recognition. “Having two advisors from the same office earn this distinction speaks volumes about their dedication and consistency,” he said. “Theresa and Michele set a high bar for excellence and collaboration, and their impact is felt not just by their clients, but throughout our branch and the broader community”.

 

Financial advisors are selected for Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list using a rigorous methodology developed by Shook Research. The process includes qualitative and quantitative criteria such as in-person interviews, industry experience, compliance records, revenue produced, and assets under management. The 2026 list was published February 4, 2026, and is based on data as of June 30, 2025.