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Michael Edward Shires

Investment Adviser Representative at CW Advisors, LLC

Columbia, MDCRD #6322167Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
10 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Michael Edward Shires is an investment adviser representative with CW Advisors, LLC in Columbia, MD, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2016 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. and Private Advisor Group, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland.

Office

6345 Woodside Court, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046

Advisors at this office: 7

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Maryland

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/17/2014
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 3/11/2015
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/4/2014

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

CW Advisors, LLCCurrent
4/19/2021 – Columbia, MD
Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc.
3/24/2017 – 5/17/2021Columbia, MD
Private Advisor Group, LLC
6/25/2014 – 4/8/2015Annapolis, MD

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc.
    May 2015 – May 2021Columbia, MD
  2. Congress Wealth Management LLC
    May 2021 – no end date reportedColumbia, MD

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About CW Advisors, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$1,000,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Wealth management, financial planning, and investment solutions, including personalized strategies built around individual goals and needs.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementInvestment ManagementFinancial PlanningPersonalized StrategiesMarket InsightsLegacy Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsOther Investment AdvisersCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
88
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
10
Main office:
Boston, MA
SEC file number:
801-119667

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of August 26, 2026

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