Cole Williams has been an investment adviser representative at Shotwell Rutter Baer since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc is a Lansing, MI firm with $184M under management, 282 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its January 2026 filing.
- Shotwell Rutter Baer IncCurrent– present · 2 yearsLansing, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122789
Investment adviser representative registrations
Cole Williams is registered as an investment adviser representative in 6 states. The first approvals date from June 2024; the most recent is Florida, in July 2024.
- CaliforniaSince 21 June 2024
- FloridaSince 11 July 2024
- HawaiiSince 21 June 2024
- IndianaSince 21 June 2024
- MichiganSince 21 June 2024
- TexasSince 21 June 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 June 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 18 December 2023 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Cole Matthew Williams
- CRD
- 7711681
- Firm
- Shotwell Rutter Baer · CRD 122789
- Office
- 6350 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 200, Lansing, MI 48917
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Cole Williams work?
Cole Williams is an investment adviser representative registered through Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Cole Williams a financial advisor?
Yes. Cole Williams has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan and Texas, through Shotwell Rutter Baer since June 2024.
How many years of experience does Cole Williams have?
Cole Williams has 2 years in the financial industry, since June 2024, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Cole Williams passed?
Cole Williams has passed 2 licensing exams: the SIE and Series 65. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in December 2023.
Where is Cole Williams based?
Cole Williams’ registered office is in Lansing, MI.
Is Cole Williams registered with FINRA?
No. Cole Williams has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Cole Williams’ record?
Search CRD 7711681 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Cole Williams’ full registration record.

