Burns Matteson Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Burns Matteson Capital Management reports 199 clients. They include 120 individual clients and 79 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 91.9% ($368M across 942 accounts) are managed with discretion; $32.3M across 100 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 60% | 10% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40% | 89% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 120 | $39.1M | 9.8% | $326K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 79 | $357M | 89.2% | $4.52M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $3.45M | 0.9% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $894K | 0.2% | — |
| Total | 199 | $400M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 120
- Regulatory AUM
- $39.1M
- AUM share
- 9.8%
- Avg. per client
- $326K
- Clients
- 79
- Regulatory AUM
- $357M
- AUM share
- 89.2%
- Avg. per client
- $4.52M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.45M
- AUM share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $894K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 199
- Regulatory AUM
- $400M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 101–250
Burns Matteson Capital Management charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management and Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $2,000,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.80% |
| $2M–$3M | 0.60% |
| $3M–$4M | 0.50% |
| $4M–$5M | 0.40% |
| $5M and above | 0.30% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting (stand-alone)
- Stand-alone planning is a fixed fee of $5,000 to $8,000 or $400 an hour; a traditional plan is $8,000 and a specialized plan $5,000 in year one, with a $3,500 annual retainer from year two.
William Burns owns 75% or more of Burns Matteson Capital Management. The leadership team of Burns Matteson Capital Management includes President William Burns and Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Davis. It has 6 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- William BurnsPresident
- Christopher DavisChief Compliance Officer
- Donna BurnsLLC Member
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Nathan Robert Burns
- William Barnum Burns JR
- Christopher Nathan Davis
- William Francis Redder
- Eric Anthony Sweet
- Kelley Lynn Zimmerman
Staff
- 6 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 6 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC
William Burns
Control person · since December 2000
- Owns 5% to 10% of Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC
Donna Burns
since August 2005
Burns Matteson Capital Management’s regulatory assets grew from $283M (March 2021) to $400M (April 2026); clients were 199 in both filings and employees rose from 4 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $400M | 199 | 6 | 3 |
| April 2025 | $342M | 198 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $295M | 197 | 6 | 2 |
| April 2023 | $270M | 202 | 5 | 2 |
| April 2022 | $330M | 207 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $283M | 198 | 4 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Burns Matteson Capital Management has 2 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in New York.
New York · 1 listed address
- 42 E. Market St., CorningHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC
- Headquarters
- 42 E. Market St., Corning, NY 14830
- Website
- burnsmatteson.com
- Phone
- 607-937-9282
- SEC file
- 801-61036
- Founded
- 2000
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Burns Matteson Capital Management uses Charles Schwab ($365M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Burns Matteson Capital Management has custody of $83.9M in client assets for 84 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $365M100%
At year end, Burns Matteson Capital Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (54%) and stocks (33%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $320M across 189 positions; the largest are Corning Inc. (24.9%), Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (6.2%) and State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (3.7%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks33%
- Funds54%
- Bonds6%
- U.S. government and agency bonds4%
- State and local bonds2%
- Cash4%
- Other3%
- Derivatives2%
- Covered call options, corporate bonds 529 accounts.1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $320M
- Reported 13F value
- 189
- Positions
- 54.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +17.1%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Corning Inc.24.9%
- Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETFETF6.2%
- State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETFETF3.7%
- iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETFETF3.6%
- Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETFETF3.4%
- iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETFETF3.0%
- Wisdomtree Dynamic International Equity FundETF2.8%
- iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eafe ETFETF2.5%
- Schwab US Dividend Equity ETFETF2.4%
- Invesco S&P Midcap Quality ETFETF2.1%
Together, the ten largest are 54.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Burns Matteson Capital Management have?
Burns Matteson Capital Management has 199 clients and manages $400 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 120 individual clients and 79 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 April 2026
What services does Burns Matteson Capital Management offer?
Burns Matteson Capital Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, philanthropic planning, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
How much does Burns Matteson Capital Management charge?
Burns Matteson Capital Management charges 0.30%–1.00% a year for its Wealth Management and Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable and requires an account of at least $2,000,000.
Source: BMCM - 2021 ADV PART IIA BROCHURE 03-26-2021, filed 2 April 2026
Which custodians does Burns Matteson Capital Management use?
Burns Matteson Capital Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $365M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 8 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Burns Matteson Capital Management have?
Burns Matteson Capital Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Burns Matteson Capital Management invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Burns Matteson Capital Management’s separately managed accounts held 54% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 33% exchange-traded equities, 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% state and local bonds, 2% derivatives and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Covered Call Options, Corporate Bonds 529 Accounts.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Burns Matteson Capital Management have a minimum investment?
Yes, Burns Matteson Capital Management’s minimum account size for its Wealth Management and Investment Management Services is $2M.
Source: BMCM - 2021 ADV PART IIA BROCHURE 03-26-2021, filed 2 April 2026
Who owns Burns Matteson Capital Management?
Burns Matteson Capital Management’s direct owners are William Burns (75% or more) and Donna Burns (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 April 2026
How does Burns Matteson Capital Management get paid?
Burns Matteson Capital Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Burns Matteson Capital Management registered with the SEC?
Yes, Burns Matteson Capital Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 25 March 2002. Its CRD number is 118315 and its SEC file number is 801-61036.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 8 April 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Burns Matteson Capital Management?
Burns Matteson Capital Management’s main office is at 42 E. Market St., Corning, NY 14830. Its phone number is 607-937-9282. Its website is burnsmatteson.com.