Founded 1999 … now $3B AUM, 20K clients, 200+ workers in 10 offices … clients $200K+ in assets … baseball player, Vanguard U, 1980s … hires athletes: ‘discipline’ … president, booster club, Pacifica Christian H.S. (see David Bahnsen) … on Trilogy softball team with father, son … plays bridge … supports Anaheim Ducks (see Tim Ryan) … first car: 1975 Chevy Malibu
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Trilogy Capital acquired Mountain Capital Investment Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor based in Westminster, Colorado, with more than $1 billion in total client assets. The transaction represents Trilogy’s largest acquisition of 2026 and expands the wealth management firm to 11 office locations, including two in Colorado.
Mountain Capital has operated independently for approximately 15 years after being founded in 2011 by U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former airline pilot Brandt Burns. The firm serves individuals, families, and small businesses, with a particular specialization in financial planning for aviation professionals.
Its team includes current and former pilots, airline executives, and other aviation industry professionals who provide financial guidance informed by their industry experience.
Mountain Capital will retain its existing brand, leadership team, advisors, and employees following the transaction.
The company also provides tax preparation and consulting services, including….read more.
...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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