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Michelle Burns

Co-Founder and Vice President at Mountain Capital Investment Advisors in Westminster, CO

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michelle Burns is Co-Founder and Vice President of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors Inc, an investment adviser managing $929M, and works from its Westminster, CO office. Michelle Burns has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Mountain Capital Investment Advisors since 30 January 2019, has 7 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

7
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michelle Burns has been Co-Founder and Vice President of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors since January 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Michelle Burns holds a BS in Aviation Science from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Roosevelt University.

Mountain Capital Investment Advisors Inc is a Westminster, CO firm with $929M under management, 1,191 clients and 15 advisers across 5 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

Michelle Burns is Co-Founder and Vice-President of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors. She worked 14 years as a Senior Manager at United Airlines, where she was responsible for flight attendant scheduling, served as a PBS internal consultant and Part 142 Chief Pilot, and was an Operational Leader. She also led Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Projects to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

  1. – present · 7 years
    Westminster, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 156660

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michelle Burns is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in January 2019.

  • CaliforniaSince 30 January 2019
  • ColoradoSince 30 January 2019

Examinations

Series 6518 December 2018
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michelle Lee Burns
CRD
6488350
Role
Co-Founder and Vice President
Office
12235 PECOS ST, SUITE 100, Westminster, CO 80234
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michelle Burns work?

Michelle Burns has been Co-Founder and Vice President of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors Inc since January 2015, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 21 July 2026

Is Michelle Burns a financial advisor?

Yes. Michelle Burns has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Colorado, through Mountain Capital Investment Advisors since January 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michelle Burns have?

Michelle Burns has 7 years in the financial industry, since January 2019, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michelle Burns passed?

Michelle Burns passed the Series 65 in December 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michelle Burns based?

Michelle Burns’ registered office is in Westminster, CO.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michelle Burns registered with FINRA?

No. Michelle Burns has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Michelle Burns’ record?

Search CRD 6488350 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michelle Burns’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Mountain Capital Investment Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6488350, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors Inc, filed 21 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Mountain Capital Investment Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.