Joel Beck, CPWA®
Director | Branch Manager
Joel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds his Certified Private Wealth Advisor™ (CPWA®) certification. Joel previously served on the University of Wisconsin - Parkside Foundation and Society’s Assets Board. He often attends various non-profit fundraising events in the local Racine area.
Joel and his wife, Laurie, have four adult children: Amie, Thomas, Grant and Cole. They also have three grandchildren, Hans, Lana and Eliana, and two dogs, Tanner and Wilson.
When Joel is not spending time with family, he is most likely doing yard work, golfing, fishing, hiking, hunting and reading. He also enjoys working on the restoration of his 1967 Pontiac GTO.
Joe Cronin
Director | Financial Advisor
Joe graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Management with an emphasis on Finance. He later earned his MBA from the same school. Joe previously served as a Board Member and Investment Committee Chairman for the University of Wisconsin - Parkside Foundation. He also previously served as Chairman of the Board for Downtown Racine Corporation, Treasurer for Young Aviators and Board Member for the United Way of Racine County Emergent Leaders.
Joe and his wife, Jen, have two daughters, Norah and Teagan, as well as two dogs named Darby and Doug.
When not working, Joe is most likely spending time with his family, exercising and working on projects around the house. Some of his favorite hobbies include cooking, playing tennis & hockey and watching movies.
Grant Beck
Financial Advisor Associate
Grant is a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College and holds a bachelor's of science degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. He joined Baird in June of 2022, spending his first 3 years at the home office in Milwaukee before joining the Beck Cronin Group in 2025.
Grant and his wife, Allie, recently got married and purchased their first home in November of 2025 (Yes, they did both at the same time). They have a pitbull, named Ruby.
Outside of work, Grant is spending time with his new wife or working on projects around the new house. His hobbies include playing basketball, golf, puzzles, and he will soon join Brittany's gym to learn jiu jistu.
Lynne Blodgett
Assistant Vice President | Senior Client Specialist
Lynne has worked in the Financial Service industry for over 30 years. She has worked directly with clients and advisors during her time at several firms including The Milwaukee Co., Dain Rauscher, Wachovia Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Baird in 2009.
Lynne and her husband, Tom, are lifelong residents of Racine County. Lynne grew up in West Racine before raising their family in Western Racine County. They have two adult daughters, Staci and Kari, as well as three granddaughters - Lena, and twins Sage & Malia.
When not working, Lynne enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, camping, fishing, boating and beer tasting.
Brittany Lee
Client Specialist
Brittany graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Joining the Beck Cronin Group in May 2022, Brittany came with 3 prior years of financial services experience with LPL financial, assisting advisers and their clients.
Brittany and her husband, Nick, currently reside in Milwaukee. They have two dogs - a border collie lab mix (Olive) and a pitbull (Scarlett). They enjoy taking the dogs hiking and camping often in the summertime.
Brittany is passionate about the world of martial arts - training, studying and teaching jiu jitsu & muay Thai. Her and her husband own a jiu jitsu gym in Mount Pleasant where they can share that passion with others. She also loves expressing her creativity in the kitchen by attempting new recipes weekly. Outside of that, she enjoys traveling abroad, planning events for her gym & Baird clients and spending weekends catching up with friends & family.