The Uncomfortable Thing You Need to Talk About Before You Get Married

By the knot
February 1, 2019
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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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By Trilogy Financial
June 22, 2018

As a parent, it’s natural to want to help your children succeed. In fact, in our recent survey of parents, 37% of respondents said no investment goal is more important than saving for a child’s college education.

If you plan to pay for all of your child’s college expenses, you can expect to shell out tens of thousands of dollars for one year, according to the College Board’s 2017-2018 figures:

While it might feel good to give your child a head start in life, choosing to pay for their education might not be an easy choice for everyone.

“The decision to contribute to a child’s college education is a deeply nuanced and personal decision,” said Jeff Motske, a certified financial planner and the president of Trilogy Financial.

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October 20, 2026

Trilogy Capital, Inc. (Trilogy), a nationally recognized advisor-founded, -owned, and -led wealth management firm with operations in California, Colorado, Arizona and Massachusetts, announced the acquisition of Mountain Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (Mountain Capital). Based in Westminster, Colorado, Mountain Capital has operated independently for the past 15 years as a standalone SEC Registered Investment Advisor with over $1 billion in total client assets. The addition of Mountain Capital represents Trilogy's largest deal of the year and its eleventh office location and second in Colorado.

“Mountain Capital is a perfect fit for Trilogy and demonstrates our commitment to intelligent inorganic growth,” said Jeff Motske, CFP®, Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Trilogy. “Mountain Capital shares our commitment to long-term client relationships, fiduciary advice, and thoughtful financial planning, so the cultural fit is exceptional. We are very excited to be able to attract high-caliber people to Trilogy.”

Founded in 2011 by US Marine Corps Veteran and former airline pilot Brandt Burns, Mountain Capital was built to guide advisory clients through the financial complexities of their lives, careers and retirements. Today, the firm has a diverse set of individual, family and small business clients, as well as a particular focus on working with aviation professionals. The firm's experienced financial professionals even include current and former pilots, airline leaders and other industry experts who deliver highly specialized financial guidance rooted in real-world experience. Read  more.

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