Our Capabilities
Driven by our six core values of accountability, compassion, courage, excellence, fairness, and independence, Bailard proudly serves individuals, families, and institutions. Over five decades, we have built a comprehensive wealth management offering, as well as a long-term asset management track record, across domestic and international equities, fixed income, private real estate, and sustainable, responsible and impact investing. We partner with our clients, using our values-driven approach, to align their financial portfolios with their goals and values.
Our Team
Bailard embodies a “do-what-is-right” ethos and a loyalty that extends from our clients to our colleagues.
“I think the most important thing in our industry, frankly, are our values. I think it’s very important for clients to really think about where they’re putting their money and who’s managing it.”
—Sonya Mughal, CFA, Chief Executive Officer
Investment Strategies
Bailard has built a long-term track record across domestic and international equities, fixed income, and private real estate, as well as robust multi-asset class wealth management portfolios.
1969
Founded
$6.5
Billion in Assets Under Management
52%
Women and Minority Owned
as of 3/31/2025
Our Impact
Bailard has always been a values-driven firm and, over our long history, we have demonstrated a commitment to putting our values into action. This fundamental belief is a driving force in how we hire, how we work with our clients to achieve their goals, and how we view the investment landscape. It also inspires us to serve the communities in which we live, work, and engage.
Recent Insights
Bailard Appoints Dave Harrison Smith, CFA, as Chief Investment Officer
Bailard is pleased to announce that, as of today, Dave Harrison Smith, CFA, has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer. He succeeds Eric Leve, CFA, who held the role for more than a decade and will continue with the firm as a portfolio manager, fully focused on international markets.
July 1, 2025
Country Indices Flash Report – June 2025
Tariff negotiations intensified as the July 9th reciprocal tariff deadline nears, though the Trump administration signaled flexibility on the cutoff for countries negotiating in “good faith.” The U.S. and China secured a high-level framework that included a key rare earths deal and a tariff truce extension to August 11th. Meanwhile, the UK finalized a 10% tariff rate after a threatened 27.5%; talks are swiftly progressing with the EU.
June 30, 2025
Mike Faust Awarded 2025 Advisors to Watch by AdvisorHub
Michael Faust, CFA, ranked in the top five of AdvisorHub’s Advisors to Watch for the second year—recognizing his standout leadership at Bailard.
June 24, 2025
Get in Touch
For individuals and institutions alike, Bailard proudly serves as a trusted partner
focused on achieving long-term results aligned with your values and goals.
Let’s find out how we can work together.
There is no guarantee Bailard or any of its strategies will achieve performance or investment objectives. Past performance is no indication of future results. All investments have the risk of loss.
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