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David Witt Shotwell

David W. Shotwell

SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER
Lansing, MI 48917
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CRD#: 4244566
David Witt Shotwell

Professional summary


David Witt Shotwell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC located in Lansing, Michigan.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Join us at the “kitchen table” as we help you cut through the complexity of your financial lives with practical and uncomplicated financial planning and investment advice. We are devoted to you by a strict fiduciary duty, using our knowledge and experience to provide the best personal advice for your financial future.
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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
College/Education Planning
Hourly
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Witt Shotwell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

March 1, 2013 - Present

SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC

Office #1: 6350 West Michigan Avenue Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917
RIA
CRD#: 122789
Lansing, MI
Past

May 26, 2010 - February 28, 2013

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
CHEBOYGAN, MI
Past

March 27, 2007 - February 28, 2013

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
CHEBOYGAN, MI
Past

October 5, 2000 - March 19, 2007

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CHEBOYGAN, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC
SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC
BAER, ELIZABETH ELLEN | SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC | RUTTER BAER INC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR | RUTTER BAER INC | ELIZABETH RUTTER BAER CFP INC | ELIZABETH RUTTER BAER CFP

CRD#: 122789 / SEC#: 801-120091

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2021 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/29/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(1/5/2016)
IAR
Michigan
(3/1/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC
SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC
BAER, ELIZABETH ELLEN | SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC | RUTTER BAER INC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR | RUTTER BAER INC | ELIZABETH RUTTER BAER CFP INC | ELIZABETH RUTTER BAER CFP

CRD#: 122789 / SEC#: 801-120091

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2021 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/29/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6350 West Michigan Avenue Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917
Mailing Address
Phone number
(517) 321-4832
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts720
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 167,148,208

Red Flags


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Company Information


SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC

SHOTWELL RUTTER BAER INC

CRD#: 122789Lansing, MI 48917

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