Michael Williams is a Managing Director and Principal in the Robertson Stephens Denver – Williams/Dennis office, bringing more than three decades of wealth management and investment experience to his clients.
Prior to joining RSWM, Mike founded and served as president of ALTIUS Financial, Inc., where he developed the Empowered Future Program, a comprehensive approach to building, protecting, and growing clients’ wealth. He has appeared on KUSA 9News and KOA Radio and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, InvestmentNews, and The Denver Business Journal, among other publications.
Before founding ALTIUS, Mike spent 13 years with American Express Financial Advisors, becoming the youngest district manager in the Denver Region and earning numerous awards for client service, investment performance, and leadership.
Mike graduated with double major in finance and philosophy from the University of Northern Colorado in 1984, where he also taught introductory philosophy. He earned his Certified Financial Planner™ accreditation in 1989, and has attended numerous graduate level/continuing education/leadership programs including University of Colorado’s Wealth Symposiums, The Strategic Coach, and The Jefferson School of Philosophy, Economics and Psychology.
Mike serves on the board of Leadership Program of the Rockies and founded the Defenders of Capitalism Project™, an educational initiative promoting economic literacy and the principles of a free society. A member of the Mont Pelerin Society, he frequently speaks to business, civic, and educational audiences on economic history, capitalism, financial markets, and investing, including international appearances with the Free-Market Road Show.
Committed to education and economic literacy, Mike has also served on the Academy of Finance Board and taught financial planning to high school students. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, tennis, skiing, biking, hiking, writing, and travel.