Written by: Amanda Schiavo | In your career as a planner, you’re bound to meet a character or two. Plus, when you consider the unique bond that develops in an advisor-client relationship, it makes sense you will field some, well, unorthodox requests from clients from time to time.
Scroll through the following list to see advisors' favorite anecdotes on baffling, funny and just plain strange queries.
Thanksgiving – with its juicy turkey, rich side dishes (scalloped potatoes, anyone?), and an array of desserts—isn’t the most health-conscious holiday. But neither is the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday is one of the biggest consumer holidays of the year, with hoards of people lining up in the middle of the night to score deals on everything from clothes to cell phones to TVs. A spending frenzy won’t have the same immediate impact on your body as multiple slices of pumpkin pie. But, there’s no denying the strong link between financial and physical health. Here, we explore how your finances affect your health and how you can get a better handle on your money—and health—in the process.
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Trilogy Capital is having a strong fourth quarter. Following its recent acquisition of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors and its $1 billion in client assets, the firm has now added Steve Whitman as Senior Vice President of Wealth Management. Whitman, who managed nearly $225 million at Morgan Stanley Wealth Advisors, will be based in Trilogy’s San Diego office.
“Steve is exactly the kind of distinguished advisor we want at Trilogy,” said Jason Inglis, Chief Development Officer, Trilogy. “His four decades of experience and client-centric approach reflect the values our firm was built on, and we are proud to welcome him to Trilogy.”
Whitman works with affluent families, creating and implementing comprehensive, multi-generational financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
“Trilogy provides the depth of resources and a team of experienced advisors to partner with,” said Whitman. “Clients will have access to Trilogy’s broader resources, including investment management, comprehensive advanced wealth planning and tax preparation. This move is a real positive for myself and my clients.”
Windus Fernandez Brinkkord, Senior Vice President of Wealth Management in Trilogy’s San Diego office, added, “Steve’s wealth of knowledge and genuine passion for serving his clients is a strong complement to Trilogy’s approach. We’re excited to partner with him and to offer clients an expanded, collaborative experience.”
Click here to read more on the continuing growth of Trilogy.
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