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Michael Cooley
Full name on record: Michael John Cooley
Financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management
Michael Cooley is a fiduciary financial advisor in Des Moines, Iowa, with 8 years in the industry. Michael joined Altitude Capital Management in 2026, after less than a year at Forthright Capital and a year at Ridgebrooke Capital Management. Michael holds the ChFC designation.
One of 450 advisors with offices in Des Moines, and one of 416 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience8 years (since 2019)
How that compares ?8 years in the industry
Office2015 Grand Avenue Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50312
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$212,295
Advisors at the firm33
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Altitude Capital Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businesses
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
ChFC
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2026 – nowAltitude Capital Management LLCCurrent firm
- Jul 2025 – Aug 2025Forthright CapitalPreviously
- Jul 2024 – Jun 2025Ridgebrooke Capital Management LLCPreviously
- Mar 2019 – Oct 2019Heritage InvestorsPreviously
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Altitude Capital Management at 515-207-3310 and ask for Michael Cooley. Michael works from the Des Moines, IA office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2019, about 8 years. 8 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Altitude Capital Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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