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Trilogy Capital said it has made its largest acquisition of the year with the addition of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors.

Founded in 2011 by United States Marine Corps Veteran and former airline pilot Brandt Burns, Westminster, Colo.-based Mountain Capital serves individual, family and small business clients, with a focus on aviation professionals, according to Trilogy.

Mountain Capital's advisors, some of whom are former pilots and other aviation industry professionals, manage more than $1 billion.

In addition to investment and wealth management advice, the practice offers tax preparation and consulting services, including interview preparation for pilots and other aviation professionals, a service spearheaded by co-founder Michelle Burns, who had worked as a senior manager at United Airlines for 14 years, Trilogy said.

These services will be folded into Trilogy Tax & Consulting.

Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

The addition of Mountain Capital marks Trilogy's 11th location in Colorado, according to the firm.

Founded in 1999 and led by co-founder, President and CEO Jeff Motske, Irvine, Calif.-based Trilogy oversees more than $5 billion in advisory and brokerage assets from 10 regional offices, the company said.

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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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