Trilogy Financial acquires two firms, $160 million in AUM

RIA Kestra Private Wealth says it has added a group with two advisors from Merrill Lynch: True Alpha Wealth Management of Sandusky, Ohio, is led by Brian C. Duttera and Elizabeth Skrinak, CFP.

Duttera was with Merrill Lynch for the past 30 years, while Skrinak worked for the wirehouse for the past 13 years.

“We chose Kestra PWS because of its easily adaptable platform, cutting-edge technological capabilities, integrated CRM tools and most importantly – the team’s commitment to helping us serve our clients and grow our business,” said Duttera, in a statement. “We’re thrilled, energized, and very happy with the support we received thus far.”

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It’s never too early to begin discussing the concept of money and personal finances with your children. In fact, some financial experts suggest these conversations should begin during elementary school.

For parents who missed that boat (and you’re not alone if that’s you), all is not lost. It’s even more critical to sit your child down and talk about effective personal finance management as he or she is preparing to leave the nest for college, a time in life when they’ll be faced with credit card offers; signing onto student loans, and, in many cases, living on their own for the first time.

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