# Michael Paulus

> Michael Paulus is a fee-only financial advisor at PCM Encore in Aspen, Colorado. Michael focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning. PCM Encore reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** PCM Encore
- **Based in:** Aspen, Colorado
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.05B across 798 accounts
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning, Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Ultra high net worth, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7979333 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7979333)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CO
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2024)
- **Firm size:** 18 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://encoreinvestment.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Paulus a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and PCM Encore reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, PCM Encore, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Michael Paulus based?

Michael Paulus is based in Aspen, Colorado.

### What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning, tax planning and family wealth transfer. Michael works with ultra high net worth and multi-generational families.

### Is Michael Paulus registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Paulus is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO (CRD 7979333), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does PCM Encore manage?

PCM Encore reports $2.05B across 798 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Paulus?

Through Michael's website, encoreinvestment.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7979333): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://encoreinvestment.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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