Makela Taphorn, Managing Director, Client Services

Makela has 26 years of experience. She focuses on developing and servicing relationships with institutional clients and partners. Makela obtained her undergraduate degree from Marquette University. Prior to joining Baird Advisors, Makela held various progressive roles at Artisan Partners over 20 years, most recently she was the Director of Investor Relations and Business Reporting & Analytics. Prior to Artisan Partners, Makela was an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.