Michael Cooley has been an investment adviser representative at Altitude Capital Management since October 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Altitude Capital Management LLC is a Des Moines, IA firm with $104M under management, 488 clients and 26 advisers across 28 offices, as of its October 2026 filing.
Michael Cooley is Founder & Lead Advisor of ThreeTrees Retirement Partners, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He founded the firm and leads every client engagement, builds every plan and manages every household's tax strategy on an ongoing basis.
Michael Cooley’s longest registration is the current one, 1 year at Altitude Capital Management since 2025. Before joining Altitude Capital Management in 2025, Michael Cooley was registered through Forthright Capital Advisory and Ridgebrooke Capital Management LLC.
- – present · 1 yearSaline, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 329366
- Forthright Capital Advisory– · under a yearYpsilanti, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 323596
- Ridgebrooke Capital Management LLC– · under a yearKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 311117
- Heritage Investors– · under a yearKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290292
Professional designations
Listed by Altitude Capital Management
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®)
- National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®)
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 5 February 2019 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Michael John Cooley
- CRD
- 7078892
- Firm
- Altitude Capital Management · CRD 329366
- Office
- Saline, MI
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2024
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- 3treesrp.com
Where does Michael Cooley work?
Michael Cooley is an investment adviser representative registered through Altitude Capital Management LLC since October 2025, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Cooley a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Cooley has a current investment-adviser registration, through Altitude Capital Management since October 2025.
How many years of experience does Michael Cooley have?
Michael Cooley has 2 years in the financial industry, since March 2024, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Cooley passed?
Michael Cooley passed the Series 65 in February 2019.
Where did Michael Cooley work before Altitude Capital Management?
Before Altitude Capital Management, Michael Cooley was registered through Forthright Capital Advisory, July 2025 to August 2025; Ridgebrooke Capital Management LLC, July 2024 to June 2025; Heritage Investors, March 2019 to October 2019.
Where is Michael Cooley based?
Michael Cooley’s registered office is in Saline, MI.
Is Michael Cooley registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Cooley has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Cooley’s record?
Search CRD 7078892 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Cooley’s full registration record.
