Personalized Wealth Management
Get To Know the Team
If It’s on Your Mind for More Than Five Minutes,
We Encourage You To Give Us a Call
The Keverian Laubusch Dietz Group aims to provide exceptional service to help ease your concerns. We offer a unique, thoughtful and professional experience.
From managing your wealth to preparing for retirement, we’ll work together to learn about your goals and how we can best serve you. If it’s keeping you up at night, we want to hear about it.
Here's What You Can Expect
From Our Client-Focused Experience

We’re Big on Transparency,
Beginning With Determining the Right Fit
It’s important to us that our clients share similar values. To that end, we prioritize getting to know who you are starting with what’s important to you.
Among our clients are individuals seeking a tailored approach to financial service. Whether you’re a business professional, C-level executive or small business owner, we have the experience and knowledge to develop a plan for your particular objectives.
Do You Have What You Need
To Achieve Your Goals and Lifestyle Needs?
Dedicated to Building Quality Client Relationships
Get To Know Our Team
Lisa Keverian-Press, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Lisa graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in economics in 1980. She began her wealth management career at an independent financial planning firm. Realizing that the needs of her clients continued to evolve, she joined Robert Baird in 1999 as a Senior Vice President of Investments. The resources at Baird allowed her to focus her energy in serving high net worth clients. During the last 35 years she has helped her clients plan for major life events such as funding college educations, achieving a comfortable retirement, assisting them with the implementation of their philanthropic desires and finally offering compassionate advice to heirs when a loved one passes away.
As a Financial Advisor, Lisa is required to be intellectually engaged in many ways. From analyzing global financial markets to reviewing client accounts, Lisa finds opportunities to learn on a regular basis and this engagement enhances her experience with the KLD team and our clients.
Lisa was the first woman financial advisor at Baird to achieve the exclusive Chairman Club recognition. She was also the first female Managing Director in Private Wealth Management. Lisa holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. She has received national recognition and has been named one of Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors three years in a row. In 2017 and 2021 she was chosen as one of FORBES Top Women Financial Advisors and recognized by FORBES as a Best In State Wealth Advisor in 2018. Her experiences, recognitions, education and more have allowed her to continue to strengthen our team. At Baird Lisa was a founding member of the diversity committee and is past president of the Baird Women’s Financial Advisor Group.
She proudly serves on two board committees, the Pines Foundation and the All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota. When she isn’t working or volunteering her time, she enjoys spending summers at her family’s cabin on Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario. An avid fisher, Lisa is often on the water or she can be found spending time with her husband, two daughters and three grandchildren.
Dan Laubusch, CIMA®
Financial Advisor
Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals through successful planning and investing. Dan focuses on risk management with the primary goal of helping clients achieve their non-financial goals from a plan they allowed our team to develop and implement. He strives to increase the certainty and probability of positive outcomes.
Dan began his financial services career in 1994 with Northwestern Mutual Life and joined Baird in 1998 as a Retirement Plan Specialist. In 2004, he formed the Keverian Laubusch Dietz Group and has built long-lasting client relationships since. He is a graduate of Marquette University and earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys traveling and spending time with his family; his wife, Ellen, and their three children.
Bret Dietz, CFA®, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Bret began his financial services career in 2014 when he joined Baird’s Equity Research branch as an Associate on their Portfolio Strategy Team. Prior to this role, he worked for an environmental consulting firm in the greater Milwaukee area. Today, Bret interacts with clients as a Financial Advisor with the Keverian Laubusch Dietz Group. When not speaking or meeting with clients, he is busy handling investment due diligence for the team, running financial plans, or working to refine our business processes to improve the overall client experience.
For Bret, his motivation stems from helping people achieve their goals and dreams. Often, they come to him without a clear understanding of what their long-term goals may be. Through a proven planning process, Bret understands what drives and motivates them in life, working to help them achieve their version of success on their own terms. He is grateful for the relationships built with clients and the opportunity to learn about their unique stories, opinions and perspectives, ultimately guiding the financial experience both for the individual and our team.
Bret graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology. At RIT, he was consistently on the Dean’s List and captained the NCAA men’s soccer team. Bret’s business passion is finance. He is licensed as a Registered Representative, holding the FINRA Series 7, 63, 65, 86 and 87 licenses. He has also received his Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.
Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Bret now resides in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin with his wife, Kelley, daughters, Maddie and Sophie, and their dog, Snickers. Both Bret and Kelley are collegiate varsity athletes, having played soccer and ice hockey at their university in Rochester, New York. They remain very involved in local sport’s activities, which are soon to begin with their young girls as well.
Elizabeth Weinkauf, CFP®
Senior Client Specialist
Elizabeth began her career in the financial services industry in 2009 when she took a job with a local bank after graduating from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, where she studied marketing and French. She held several positions within the bank and trust department where she focused on investments and retirement strategies.
Elizabeth joined Baird in 2015 as a member of the Client Resource Team where she was a resource for the smaller branches to provide services to clients and satisfy regulatory requirements. Today, she serves as a Client Specialist for the Keverian Laubusch Dietz Group and regularly assists with operational needs.
Elizabeth believes that financial planning can be overcomplicated, which is why it’s satisfying for her to help clients deepen their understanding and simplify the process. Providing actionable steps that will help them navigate and achieve their unique goals is what pushes Elizabeth on a day-to-day basis. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2015 in an effort to gain a deeper understanding of the financial services industry.
When she isn’t in the office, Elizabeth spends time with her family and husband, Jake. She also truly enjoys volunteering with Baird Cares. And, when it comes to hobbies, Elizabeth is a sports fan, regularly cheering on the Packers, Brewers, Bucks and Badgers.
Kylie Sprecher
Client Specialist
Kylie joined the team in 2022 after graduating from Marquette University, where she studied Marketing and Finance and completed her Master of Business Administration. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate school years at Marquette, Kylie was also a member of their Women’s Soccer team.
Prior to joining Baird, Kylie was a part of an independent financial advisor’s team, where she provided support to the advisor to help reach her short-term and long-term goals. Today, Kylie serves as a Client Specialist for the Keverian Laubusch Dietz Group and assists with client and team needs. Kylie has a passion for relationship building and is driven by the many services the Personal Wealth Management industry can offer its clients.
Kylie is originally from Menomonee Falls, WI, so she spends a lot of her time with family and friends in the area. When she’s not in the office, she’s most likely playing co-ed volleyball or practicing golf. Kylie also enjoys giving back to the soccer community through coaching. Most recently, she served as the Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Catholic Memorial High School.
Client Experience

Our Approach Begins
With Understanding You
Your situation, financial goals and investment preferences are unique. Our job is to gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what you want your assets to accomplish for you.
One of the benefits of being a client of the KLD Group and Baird is the ability to access a pool of research and planning experts from which we draw when designing customized solutions to approach your specific needs, goals and objectives.
We'll Determine Your Needs
During Our Focused Planning Process
Step 1
Initial Meeting
Initial Meeting
We’ll begin our partnership by getting to know one another. During our initial conversation, we will discuss your personal and financial goals, current financial situation and how the KLD Group would potentially assist you.
Step 2
Make a Plan
Make a Plan
Next, we will gather the appropriate data and information to begin analyzing your financial situation. By developing a clear understanding of your specific needs, assets, liabilities and risk tolerance, we can design a sound financial strategy.
Step 3
Implement
Implement
Once we have mutually agreed on the wealth management recommendations, the strategies will be thoughtfully implemented.
Step 4
Monitor & Adjust
Monitor & Adjust
The KLD Group will monitor the progress of your wealth management strategies on a regular basis. As needed, adjustments to it will be made based on various milestones, lifestyle changes and/or market conditions.

Whether You’re Interested
In…
Financial & Estate Planning
- Retirement & Education Planning
- Tax Planning
- Wealth Transfer
- Charitable Giving
Investment Management
- Portfolio Management
- Comprehensive Advisory Solutions
- Brokerage Services
- Alternative Investments
- Cash Management
Risk & Liability Management
- Income Protection Strategies
- Lending Services
...We Can Ensure Transparency From the Start
Our compensation ties our success directly with yours. Our focus is on your financial well-being and the success of your family and future generations.
How Our Roles As a Team
Impact Your Client Experience

Financial Advisor
WHAT WE’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Goal Setting
- Investment Management & Research
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Asset Allocation
- Estate & Tax Planning

Client Specialist
WHAT WE’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Account Services & Maintenance
- Money Movements
- IRA Distributions/Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)
- Account Opening & Transfers
- Practice Management
- Social Media & Marketing
Have Additional Questions About Our Team or How We Help?
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a financial advisor do for me?
When thinking about what a financial advisor does, many people may think of investing or financial planning first. Our services go beyond that– wealth transfer, tax planning, etc. We celebrate your milestones with you. Working with a financial advisor gives our clients peace of mind about their financial future.
Are you a fiduciary?
Sometimes. When I provide Advisory Services and programs to my clients and their Advisory Accounts, I act as a fiduciary. Clients who select an Advisory Service or Program typically pay a periodic ongoing fee based upon the assets in the applicable Advisory Accounts and, with some exceptions, do not pay commissions on trades executed by Baird. This fee arrangement better aligns my interests with those of my clients, and avoids many of the conflicts of interest associated with a commission-based Brokerage Account.
How do you get paid?
We are paid based on assets under management. When we meet with a new potential client, we review our fee structure in order to be as transparent as possible - we believe you should know what you are paying. *This is for advisory clients and brokerage clients are different.
Do you work with clients outside of Wisconsin & Florida?
Yes. We have established relationships with clients across the country, and while we embrace the use of technology for more frequent communication, we still believe in meeting in person at least annually is important.
What is a CFP®?
CFP® or CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is the standard of excellence in financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards.
What is a CFA®?
A CFA® or Chartered Financial Analyst is a designation designed to demonstrate a strong foundation in advanced investment analysis and portfolio and wealth management.
What is a CIMA®?
CIMA® or Certified Investment Management Analyst certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors and wealth management professionals.
Why Baird?
For more than a century, we have followed the principles of integrity, transparency, teamwork and keeping clients first. Together these ideals form the foundation of our unique culture and approach to doing business- what we call The Baird Way.
News & Insights
Strategas – a Baird Company provides Market Strategy and timely perspective to help you better understand what’s happening in the world today and what it means for your portfolio and plans. These premier insights combine investment strategy, macroeconomic perspective, government policy research, technical analysis and a deep understanding of the fixed income and equity markets. This comprehensive Market Strategy complements and enhances our investment and planning solutions for you.
Bull & Baird Blog
Michael Antonelli graduated from Purdue University in 1995 with a degree in history and moved to CT to work in the back office of AIG trading. He moved to Chicago in 1997 to work in the back office of Dean Witter's futures division before moving to a 24-hour trading desk in 1999 to execute futures and options for Fimat, a division of Societe Generale.
He got his MBA at the University of Chicago in 2007 before coming to Baird on the Equity Trading Desk in March 2007 as a Sales Trader, assigned to the International team.
Michael began writing a daily email in 2010 as a way to let overseas clients know what happened while they slept. He started posting it online in 2013 and it is now the Bull & Baird blog.
About Baird
About Baird
Baird is an international wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm.
Thanks to our independent, employee-owned structure, each one of our associates worldwide shares a real stake in your success. We know from experience that the only way to help you reach your goals is to keep your best interests in mind, always.
Since 1919, we've been earning our clients' trust by staying true to our mission:
"To provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for our associates."
While we have grown over the years to meet the evolving needs of our clients, we preserved the core values that kept us strong and stable through every imaginable market environment:
- Clients come first.
- Integrity is irreplaceable.
- Quality is our measure of success.
- The best financial advice is the result of expertise and teamwork.
- How we succeed is as important as if we succeed.
- We seek personal balance in home, work and community involvement.
Important Documents & Information
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Backed by Unwavering Trust and Relationship Building
Location
Two N Tamiami Trl, Suite 1200
Sarasota, FL 34236
Toll Free Number
(877) 313-6639
Location
777 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Toll Free Number
(877) 313-6639
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With office locations in Sarasota and Milwaukee, we look forward to joining you on your journey in person or virtually, based on your location and preference. With a cohesive plan of action and strategic next steps, we will help you and your family feel secure in your future, for years to come.