# Altius Financial, Inc.

> Altius Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Denver, CO, registered since 2019, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.

- CRD: 113268
- Filed as: ALTIUS FINANCIAL, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Denver, CO
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/113268
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/altius-financial-inc-denver-co-113268

## Quick answers

**How is Altius Financial, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Altius Financial, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Altius Financial, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 2% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Flat fee: up to $10,000 (financial advisory services); Hourly rate: $350 an hour (Investment Advisor); Hourly rate: $250 an hour (Junior Investment Advisor); Hourly rate: $125 an hour (Paraplanner); Hourly rate: $85 an hour (Administrative Support). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Altius Financial, Inc. located?**
Altius Financial, Inc.'s principal office is in Denver, CO, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Altius Financial, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Altius Financial, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 113268.

**How much does Altius Financial, Inc. manage?**
Altius Financial, Inc. reports $212,179,837 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Altius Financial, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Altius Financial, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $116,287,379 in the October 2021 data and $212,179,837 in the October 2026 data, up 82%. Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Altius Financial, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (85); high net worth individuals (67); charitable organizations (1).

**Which custodians does Altius Financial, Inc. use?**
Altius Financial, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Altius Financial, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/113268

**Does Altius Financial, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 says: "Our maximum investment advisory fee is 2.0% annually, and we have a minimum account size of $500,000. We retain the right to waive or adjust the minimum account size at our sole discretion." "A minimum negotiable amount of $500,000 is required to open and maintain an account. We may waive account minimums, based on particular circumstances at our sole discretion."

**What changed in Altius Financial, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $168,051,834 to $212,179,837 (+26%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 2% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> Our maximum investment advisory fee is 2.0% annually, and we have a minimum account size of $500,000.

> The fees for accounts are usually based on an annual percentage of assets under management. In limited cases and at our discretion, ALTIUS may charge a flat fee instead of a percentage of assets under management.

- Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Our maximum investment advisory fee is 2.0% annually, and we have a minimum account size of $500,000. We retain the right to waive or adjust the minimum account size at our sole discretion.

> A minimum negotiable amount of $500,000 is required to open and maintain an account. We may waive account minimums, based on particular circumstances at our sole discretion.

- Flat fee: up to $10,000 (financial advisory services)

> Fixed fees shall not exceed $10,000.

- Hourly rate: $350 an hour (Investment Advisor)

> Investment Advisor - $350/hour

- Hourly rate: $250 an hour (Junior Investment Advisor)

> Junior Investment Advisor - $250.00/hour

- Hourly rate: $125 an hour (Paraplanner)

> Paraplanner - $125/hour

- Hourly rate: $85 an hour (Administrative Support)

> Administrative Support - $85/hour

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $212,179,837
- Discretionary: $212,179,837
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 85 | $34,294,189 |
| High net worth individuals | 67 | $165,394,614 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $12,491,034 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Publication of periodicals or newsletters
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2019 (7 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CO, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- altiusfinancial.com
- facebook.com.altiusfinancialinc
- instagram/altiusmichael
- LinkedIn @michael-j-williams
- X @ALTIUSMIKE

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $116,287,379 | 4 | March 31, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $131,577,506 | 4 | March 14, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $130,168,490 | 4 | February 3, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $145,206,527 | 4 | March 29, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $168,051,834 | 3 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $212,179,837 | 3 | March 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $116,287,379 in the October 2021 data and $212,179,837 in the October 2026 data, up 82%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $168,051,834 to $212,179,837 (+26%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Altius Financial, Inc. (CRD 113268): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.