Experience & Expertise
Amanda joined the Hock Group in 2022 and brings to the team Millennial energy with business acumen having first proven herself in retail management, where she built strong relationships and lasting friendships with her clients. She has been a financial advisor with Baird since 2018, learning from some of the best minds in the business. In that short time, she has distinguished herself as a “Toast of Baird Rising Star Award” recipient. With the support of her new team, she will specialize in consulting with executives throughout the country on stock options, stock purchase plans, and other non-cash compensation that are popular in many of today’s executive compensation plans, particularly those working at technology-related companies. She is also well-versed on the many planning needs of young professionals, and will be our lead advisor for households in earlier life stages and all households whose investment policy includes environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG.)
Education & Professional Designations
Amanda attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. It was during that time that she discovered her deep passion for and understanding of people. She completed her graduate program in Spring of 2019 and obtained an MBA in Strategic Management from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Family & Community
Amanda resides in Denver, Colorado where she was born and raised. She spends a lot of time with her sisters, exploring Colorado and beyond. Amanda loves to travel with family and friends and equally enjoys weekends spent in Denver. Amanda started her own networking and educational-based group in Denver, "Straight Up Ladies," and brings interesting and timely content to this group of young female professionals. Additionally, she is the Co-Host of an entertaining, slightly irreverent podcast Total Ship Show, which focuses on the maritime industry. She enjoys skiing, climbing, cooking, live music, and caring for her two cats, Penny and Dilly.
"I approach my wealth management business with one mission; to always do the right thing and go above and beyond for my clients. " -Amanda