Suey Wong Accolades
Suey Wong has extensive investment experience and focuses on results-oriented wealth management services for his clients.
As head of Baird’s medical technology research team, Suey earned a reputation as one of the company’s top equity analysts. During this time, he collected various awards for stock picking and analysis. In 2002 and 2003, The Wall Street Journal gave him a Top Five rating in its annual "Best on the Street" analyst ranking for stock picking in his sector. In the 2000 Reuters Survey, he was named one of the leading analysts by both corporate managements and portfolio managers. StarMine ranked him as the top stock picker in his sector in 2001 and runner-up in 2002. Suey has been a featured speaker at national industry and company conferences.
2002 Thomson First Call Best on the Street
In the 2002 Thomson First Call Survey, Suey was named one of the leading equity analysts in the Medical Technology sector, earning high marks from both corporate management teams and institutional portfolio managers. This dual recognition reflected his ability to deliver insightful, actionable research that resonated across the investment and corporate landscape — a testament to his credibility, analytical rigor, and deep industry knowledge.
2002 & 2003 WSJ Best on the Street - Top 5 Analyst
In 2002 and 2003 Suey was honored with the prestigious Best on the Street designation by the Wall Street Journal, recognizing him as a top 5 equity analyst in the entire Medical Technology sector, beating out hundreds of other analysts. This national accolade reflects his deep industry insight, rigorous research, and consistent ability to identify high-conviction investment opportunities in a rapidly evolving sector.
2003 Thomson First Call Best on the Street
In 2003, Suey again earned national distinction as one of the top equity analysts in the Thomson First Call Survey, selected from among hundreds of analysts across the country. This prestigious honor recognized his exceptional performance in the Medical Technology sector and marked a rare repeat appearance on the list—an achievement few analysts attain.
2001 Starmine Best Stock Picker
Suey was named the top stock picker in the Medical Supplies sector by Starmine (now part of LSEG Data & Analytics) in 2001, earning national recognition for his exceptional equity research and investment acumen. This award highlighted his ability to consistently identify outperforming stocks through rigorous analysis and deep sector expertise.
Urban League Leadership & Service Recognition
Suey Wong was honored by the Urban League for his years of dedicated service and transformative leadership in the greater Milwaukee community. Recognized for his vision, direction, and unwavering commitment to improving lives, Suey’s contributions have helped shape a more inclusive and empowered future for individuals and families across the region.
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)
Suey earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation in 1999, reflecting his deep commitment to rigorous analysis, ethical standards, and long‑term investment excellence. Achieving the CFA charter—widely regarded as one of the most demanding credentials in the investment profession—demonstrated his acument in portfolio management, security analysis, and risk assessment.
Nick Wong Accolades
Nick Wong is an Associate Financial Advisor at Baird, proudly continuing the legacy of his father, Suey.
Nick earned his MBA in Finance from the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB), where he served as President of the Graduate Business Association and received the peer-nominated Student Leadership Award. He was selected as one of the commencement speakers for the WSB 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony and was named to Poets & Quants MBAs to Watch Class of 2025.
Additionally, Nick received the Ab Nicholas Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking and WSB communities, and represented the U.S. at the 2025 Global Business Conference in Banff, Canada. His academic and leadership achievements reflect a commitment to thoughtful client service, global perspective, and a results-driven approach to wealth management.
2025 Ab Nicholas Award
The Ab Nicholas Award, given by the Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at the Wisconsin School of Business, recognizes one student annually for outstanding contributions and achievements to the Nicholas Center program, student body, and Wisconsin School of Business community as a whole.
MBAs to Watch Class of 2025
Nick was named to the Poets & Quants MBAs to Watch Class of 2025, joining a select group of standout graduates from 80 top MBA programs worldwide. Nominated by the Wisconsin School of Business, Nick was recognized for his leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to shaping the future of finance through innovation and service.
Global Business Conference Student Ambassador
Nick was selected as one of two MBA student ambassadors to represent the United States of America at the 2025 Global Business Conference in Banff, Alberta, Canada to share a U.S. perspective on the current state of the U.S. - Canada international trade relationship.
Student Leadership Award
The Student Leadership Award is a peer-nominated award given by the Wisconsin School of Business that recognizes seven MBA students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership within in the WSB community.
WSB Commencement Student Speaker
Nick was selected as one of three student speakers at the Wisconsin School of Business 2025 Graduate School Commencement Ceremony.
WSB Graduate Business Association President
Nick served as the 2024 Wisconsin School of Business Graduate Business Association President, the MBA & Masters Student government at WSB.