Our Profile
The Deutsch, Smith & Colangelo Group designs, implements and monitors financial and retirement plans for high-net-worth families, corporations, institutions and non-profits.
Our comprehensive wealth management process enables us to develop a full understanding of your financial needs, aspirations and preferences. We will use this information to provide recommendations designed to help you achieve both your short and long-term goals. We focus on highly customized, results-oriented wealth management services for our clients.
Contact us today to explore a partnership.
2016 Kasten Private Wealth Management Award Winners
Carl Deutsch
Vice President
Vice President
Private Wealth Management
Direct: (513) 758-8413
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
cdeutsch@rwbaird.com
Carl is an experienced Advisor at Baird, serving clients for over 29 years. His interest in customized, long-term investing has helped multi-generational families with their planning and investment goals.
Education- Graduated from The University of Cincinnati, College of Business Administration in 1981
- Active member of St John Parish, West Chester
- Resident of West Chester
- Carl and his wife, Judy, have three grown daughters
- In his free time, Carl enjoys fishing and traveling
Michael O. Smith, QPFC, CFP®
Director
Branch Manager
Director
Private Wealth Management
Direct: (513) 758-8417
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
msmith@rwbaird.com
Michael is a seasoned financial advisor with over 20 years of experience. He holds the belief that disciplined planning and prudent stewardship are key to making good financial decisions.
Education and Designations- Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing, Xavier University, 1989
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, College for Financial Planning, 2009
- Qualified Plan Financial Consultant, ASPPA, 2012
- Xavier University Alumni Association Member
- Guardian Angel Parish Education/Faith Committee Chairman
- Michael and his wife, Stephanie, have three children: Emma, Owen and Liam
- Forbes- Best in State
Gino P. Colangelo, CMFC®
Senior Vice President
Vice President
Private Wealth Management
Direct: (513) 421-4555
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
gcolangelo@rwbaird.com
As a Vice President with Baird, Gino is a qualified financial advisor who has over 22 years experience helping to provide financial planning strategies and investment analyses to individuals and foundations. Utilizing a top-down approach, Gino creates a tailored comprehensive strategy for his clients by addressing their needs and helping them and their family define their priorities.
Education and Designations- Graduated from The Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University in 1997
- Finished the Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor Professional Education Program through the College for Financial Planning
Community Involvement
- Currently a member of the Italian-American Society
- A member of the Cincinnati Rotary Foundation
- Awarded the Paul Harris Fellow 2008
- Resident of Mason, Ohio
- Gino and his wife have three daughters: Mary Ann, Sophia and Rosali
Christine Gedeon
Client Specialist
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
Christine Gedeon joined The Deutsch, Smith & Colangelo Group in June 2010, as a Registered Client Relationship Associate. She previously spent three years in Baird’s Public Finance Department, two as a Financial Analyst and one as an Assistant Vice President
Education- Ohio University, Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a concentration in Communications
- Cincinnati Reds Community Fund volunteer
- Resides in West Chester with her husband, Bryan, daughter, Anisten, and son, Morrison
Christina Yards
Client Assistant
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
Christina Yards joined Baird in October 2015, as a Client Assistant, and joined the Deutsch, Smith & Colangelo Group in January 2017.
Education- Graduate of Wittenberg University, Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a concentration in Business and Marketing
- City Gospel Mission volunteer
- Cincinnati Reds Community Fund volunteer
Christy Virgin
Client Assistant
Toll Free: (888) 784-4856
Fax: (513) 758-8401
Christy Virgin joined Baird in 2001 and began working with the Deutsch, Smith & Colangelo Group in September 2015 as a Client Assistant.
Education- Graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics & Nutrition
- Milford Public Schools, Milford Junior High PTA
- Milford Lacrosse Stix Up Club
- Christy resides in Milford with her husband, Patrick, and 2 sons, Nate and Ethan.
