Robert W. Baird & Co. was ranked the nation’s No. 1 municipal bond underwriter for 2014, according to IPREO MuniAnalytics. Since 2009, Baird has helped more municipal issuers secure their financial futures than any other firm in the country.

This expertise was recently on display in Chester County, where Baird helped manage two significant financings.

The firm recently served as the sole managing underwriter for East Marlborough Township’s 2014 general obligation bonds, saving the township more than $1 million in debt service costs.

Baird also served as a co-managing underwriter for Chester County’s 2014 general obligation bonds, helping the county save more than $4.5 million and fund its capital investment program.

“We have one of the most experienced and trusted Public Finance teams in the nation,” said Les Bear, Managing Director of Baird’s Public Finance office in Exton.

“Issuers in Chester County and across the country turn to Baird first because they know they’re getting the highest level of execution and service at the best price.”

This isn’t the first time Baird Public Finance has earned accolades from third-party organizations and publications. Baird was the senior managing underwriter on The Bond Buyer’s Deal of the Year in 2013 – an innovative water utility transaction that helped Harnett County, North Carolina, achieve nearly $5 million in debt service savings. This was the team’s sixth Bond Buyer award since 2005.

“This award is another great example of Baird’s innovative approach and commitment to outstanding client service,” said Keith Kolb, Baird’s Director of Public Finance.

In addition to public finance underwriting and advisory services, Baird provides wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity expertise through offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm has Public Finance offices from coast to coast, including Exton, Pennsylvania.

IPREO MuniAnalytics rankings based on number of senior managed issues through December 31, 2014.

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The number for Les Bear, who leads Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Chester County office in Exton, is (610) 594-7080.

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