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Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$396,054,569

Clients

199

40% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 6 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Very Low

Average account size

$1,990,224

About

Burns Matteson Capital Management is a fee‑only, SEC‑registered advisory firm that serves individuals, high‑net‑worth families, retirement plans and charitable organizations with investment management, wealth management and financial planning services. The firm provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, stand‑alone financial plans and shorter hourly consultative engagements, and coordinates with outside professionals as a “financial quarterback” for clients who seek integrated advice.

The firm manages portfolios using a mix of no‑load and institutional mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs, individual equities and fixed‑income securities, and supplements in‑house work with third‑party research and independent managers (including access via the SmartX platform). Burns Matteson treats cash as an asset class, conducts ongoing monitoring and reviews tied to client objectives, and may implement option contracts, structured notes or other tailored instruments as part of its investment process.

What distinguishes Burns Matteson from many peers is its documented use of derivatives and its acknowledgment that borrowing (margin or pledged‑asset loans) can be used in separately managed accounts; the brochure describes covered‑call writing, long put purchases and a proprietary combination stock/option strategy as hedging or income‑generation tools and notes the related implementation and conflict considerations. The firm also limits discretionary purchases of speculative exposures (such as direct cryptocurrency investments), requiring explicit client authorization for those allocations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees from $5,000 to $8,000 depending on service scope; Traditional Financial Plan $8,000 first year; Specialized Financial Plan $5,000 first year; annual retainer fee $3,500 starting second year (optional)

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% annually (capped at $5,000 annually) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.80% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.60% $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.50% $4,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.40% $5,000,001+: 0.30%

Project-based

$400 per hour

Subscriptions

Annual retainer fee of $3,500 beginning in year two for financial planning clients (optional)

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Minimum fee: $4,500 minimum quarterly fee for certain accounts under $2 million Fee-only: Fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services; no commissions

Main office location

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

42 E. Market St.

Corning NY 14830, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Florida · Maryland · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher D

CFP®, Series 65

Corning, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

Christopher Davis is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC since 2015. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes allocations across equities, fixed income, and mutual funds or ETFs, with a notable use of derivatives and borrowing strategies uncommon among peer firms.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kelley Z

Series 65

Corning, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

Kelley Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Burns Matteson since 2018. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and option strategies, with a distinctive emphasis on derivatives and margin lending within separately managed accounts.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric S

Series 65

Corning, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

Eric Sweet is a financial advisor at Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC in Corning, NY. He holds a Series 65 designation and has professional experience spanning roles at Burns Matteson Capital Management and Five Star Bank, as well as teaching positions at SUNY Brockport and local schools. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with investment advisory, wealth management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives, and offers specialized strategies such as option contracts and structured notes.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nathan B

Series 65

Jamesville, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

Nathan Burns is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has two years of industry experience and previously held positions at Special Metals New Hartford and Precision Castparts Corp. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing investment advisory services, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and routinely uses derivatives and structured products in portfolio management.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Corning, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

William Burns Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a piano player at his church and coaches youth basketball. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory services, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and routinely uses derivatives and structured products in portfolio management.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William R

Series 63, Series 65

Corning, NY

Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC

William Redder is a financial advisor at Burns Matteson Capital Management, LLC in Corning, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Burns Matteson since 2005. Burns Matteson Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory services, wealth management, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes allocations across equities, fixed income, and mutual funds or ETFs, with distinctive use of derivatives, structured notes, and option strategies.

Equity compensation tax strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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