William Michael Baxter
CFP®Professional Summary
William Michael Baxter, CFP®, who also goes by William M Baxter, is a registered financial advisor currently at PALADIN PARTNERS located in Hartland, Wisconsin. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Who I Serve
Services Offered
- Tax Planning
- Investment Management
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Estate & Legacy Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Financial Planning
- Business Services
Specializations
Biography
Bill is a member of the Kettle Morain HOG chapter, and American Mensa. He enjoys summer days on the Harley, and a good game of chess.
Other Aliases
William M Baxter
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Credentials
Years of Experience
29 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm

PALADIN PARTNERS | PALADIN PARTNERS, LLC
Contact Information
Main Address
138 North Avenue Suite 10, Hartland, WI 53029Mailing Address
Po Box 510888, Milwaukee, WI 53203Phone Number
(414) 367-4675# of Employees
2SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.
Documents
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
45AUM (Assets Under Management)
$198,517,308Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration

PALADIN PARTNERS | PALADIN PARTNERS, LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(5/27/2020)
(8/25/2009)
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Exams
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Services Offered by William
- Tax Planning
- Investment Management
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Estate & Legacy Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Financial Planning
- Business Services
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