Paula R. ChesserCSA®

As a woman, I realize during most life changing events you may find yourself unsure, not knowing what to do or have a tendency to make momentary decisions that can create negative long term consequences to your financial future.   

As a successful business woman, I have found that by working with a professional you can truly trust, you can gain the knowledge and the confidence in your abilities to make well thought-out financial life decisions with a clear sense of direction.    

Therefore, my true value as your Financial Advisor is learning your story, understanding what's important to you and earning your trust.  By clarifying what you want your assets to accomplish for you, together we will reduce the stress and anxiety normally associated with making important financial decisions.  

Paula has been a Financial Advisor at Baird since September 2000.  Her growing career in the financial services industry exceeds 28 years.  Prior to Baird, she retained successful sales and managerial positions in the banking industry while attending the University of Akron.  She also completed a two year intensive Academy of Financial Executives program at Ohio State University.

In order to maintain the highest level of advice and service to her clients across all financial cycles, Paula works continuously to increase her knowledge and expand her skills.  For that reason, Paula attends Baird's Advanced Investment Counsel Program at the University of Chicago to stay up to date with the best solutions for her clients.  

Paula regularly broadens her knowledge in the areas of:

• Preserving and managing wealth using strategies of asset allocation, diversification, professional money management and principles of tax efficiency
• Understanding the dynamics of how financial, health and social issues affect seniors lives

Professional and non-profit affiliations: 

• Chair, Knowledgeable Network of Women, 2012 - present
• Gold Level Sponsor of the Knowledgeable Network of Women, 2012
• Investor Level Member, Greater Akron Chamber, 2000 – present
• Past President, Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009 – 2010
• Member, Fairlawn Area Chamber of Commerce, 2005 – present
• Member, Akron Tax & Estate Planning Council, 2003 – present
• Member, Knowledgeable Network of Women, 2006 – present
• Member, Women’s Network, 2006 – present
• Member, Portage Country Club, 2004 – present
• Member, Leadership Akron Class XVI, Alumni 2001 – present
• Past Member, Vistage International, 2005 – 2007
• Board Member, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio 2011 - present
• Member, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, Finance Committee, 2009 - Present
• Past Foundation Board Member, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 2002 – 2007
• Past Board Member, Greenleaf Family Center, 1998 - 2003
• Past Board Member, Akron Civic Theatre, 1995 – 2000
• Past Board Member, Akron Symphony Orchestra, 1990 – 1992
• Volunteer, various leadership roles in arts and social service organizations, 1990 – present

Paula’s family, significant other and friends give her love and balance in life.  Paula’s interests beyond her work are physical fitness, boating on the Great Lakes, and traveling.