Brad Elmer, managing director of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, has 20 years of finance experience, which includes the issuance of over $5 billion of municipal bonds and notes. Drawing on both public and private experience, Brad advises clients on the issuance of bonds and supports municipal clients with his specialized expertise in real estate and economic development. Brad is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Brad Elmer, managing director of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC, has 20 years of finance experience, which includes the issuance of over $5 billion of municipal bonds and notes. 

Master of Business Administration in real estate
University of Wisconsin ‒ Madison



Bachelor of Arts
University of Northern Iowa ‒ Cedar Falls


Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission 

Issued more than $5 billion of municipal revenue, general obligation and appropriation debt used to finance capital improvement projects throughout the State of Wisconsin 

Managed $14 billion of municipal debt including $1 billion of commercial paper and a $200 million derivative portfolio

Represents clients in discussions and negotiations with rating agencies, institutional bond investors and underwriters  

Analyzes and presents complex financing and investment strategies

In-depth understanding of real estate development and the public and private financial tools available to finance it

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

International City/County Managers Association

Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA)

Council of Community Development Finance Officers (CDFA)

Economic Development for Local Governments

Municipal Advisory Services for Local Governments

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