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Jeffrey Rutter

CCO at Shotwell Rutter Baer in Lansing, MI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jeffrey Rutter is CCO of Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc, an investment adviser managing $184M, and works from its Lansing, MI office. Jeffrey Rutter has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Shotwell Rutter Baer since 3 January 2017, has 9 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

9
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jeffrey Rutter has been CCO of Shotwell Rutter Baer since January 2017, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Jeffrey Rutter studied at Michigan State University.

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.

Jeff Rutter is Chief Compliance Officer and Operations Director of Shotwell Rutter Baer. He joined the firm in 2015 after almost 20 years in foodservice management. He manages the Lansing office and handles compliance and operations of the firm.

  1. – present · 9 years
    Lansing, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122789

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jeffrey Rutter is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since January 2017.

  • MichiganSince 3 January 2017

Examinations

Series 6521 December 2016
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jeffrey Alan Rutter
CRD
6689413
Firm
Shotwell Rutter Baer · CRD 122789
Role
CCO
Office
6350 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 200, Lansing, MI 48917
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2017
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jeffrey Rutter work?

Jeffrey Rutter has been CCO of Shotwell Rutter Baer Inc since January 2017.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 29 January 2026

Is Jeffrey Rutter a financial advisor?

Yes. Jeffrey Rutter has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Shotwell Rutter Baer since January 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jeffrey Rutter have?

Jeffrey Rutter has 9 years in the financial industry, since January 2017, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Jeffrey Rutter passed?

Jeffrey Rutter passed the Series 65 in December 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jeffrey Rutter based?

Jeffrey Rutter’s registered office is in Lansing, MI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Rutter registered with FINRA?

No. Jeffrey Rutter has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Jeffrey Rutter’s record?

Search CRD 6689413 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jeffrey Rutter’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Shotwell Rutter Baer

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6689413, 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. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Shotwell Rutter Baer team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.