NEW HARTFORD — The Baird Utica Branch has announced the appointment of Eric Pronovost as its new branch manager. Pronovost has worked in the investment industry since 1992 and with Baird since 2015.

He is a director with his own advisory practice, focusing on advanced financial planning and relationship management with a focus on business owners along with being the branch manager of the Portland and Camden offices. 

In his personal life, Pronovost is an avid outdoorsman, gardener, wine maker, real estate investor and a past Golden Gloves boxer. His goal is to grow and expand Baird’s Utica presence, attract more talented advisors to the branch and expand to other cities in the New York and New England regions, the announcement said.

“This is an exciting opportunity to partner with and support some of the most successful people and teams at Baird,” said Pronovost. “I’m looking forward to becoming part of this wonderful community.”