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Cole Williams

Investment adviser representative at Shotwell Rutter Baer in Lansing, MI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Cole Williams is an investment adviser representative at Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc, an investment adviser managing $184M, and works from its Lansing, MI office. Cole Williams has been registered through Shotwell Rutter Baer since 21 June 2024, has 2 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the SIE and Series 65.

2
Years in industry
2
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
6
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

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.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Lansing, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122789

Credentials and registrations

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

Series 6520 June 2024
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
SIE18 December 2023
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Key facts

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

Common questions

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Cole Williams based?

Cole Williams’ registered office is in Lansing, MI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Cole Williams registered with FINRA?

No. Cole Williams has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Shotwell Rutter Baer

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7711681, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc, filed 29 January 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.