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The Future of Financial Advice Must be More Diverse

By Trilogy Financial
July 2, 2018
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It’s human nature to address challenges based on their most pervasive effects, rather than dissect their causes. Take the ongoing discussion about the need for diversity in wealth management as an example. Endless articles have been written about the need to have more women, more people of color and more age diversity in the industry. As one of the white males who too often exemplifies the status quo, I couldn’t agree more with the impulse: the future of financial advice must be more female, more ethnic and age diversified than it is today.

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If you’re planning a wedding, this conversation is a must.

Having debt is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, according to CNBC, 70 percent of college students graduate with student loan debt (the most common type of debt faced by newlyweds).

But if you do have debt (or your partner does), the one thing you need to do—no matter how uncomfortable or awkward it feels—is discuss it with each other.

“It’s important you’re transparent, for better or worse,” says Jeff Motske, president and CEO of Trilogy Financial and author of The Couple’s Guide to Financial Compatibility. “Get it out on the table now, because there’s nothing worse than statements showing up in the mail or online and all of a sudden, you realize you’re both liable for paying off the debt.”

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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.”

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