United Capital Financial Advisors LLC has opened its first office in Arizona with the acquisition of Brotherton Investment Consultants in Scottsdale.

Founded by husband and wife John and Donna Brotherton, the firm has $150 million in assets under advisement. The two have joined United Capital as managing directors.

The acquisition continues United Capital’s expansion in the Southwest. United Capital now has $17 billion in assets under advisement and 47 offices.