We recently discussed Monetary Policy in our previous blog post, and this time around, we will be discussing Fiscal Policy.  These two policy efforts are implemented by different parts of the government, with Monetary Policy being controlled by the Federal Reserve and...

Watch this Month’s Market Commentary on YouTube Market Commentary November 2024 – Summit Financial Consulting LLC Open Enrollment Update If you have health insurance, either individually, for your business, or through Medicare, now is a great time to shop around and...

Choosing if/when to retire is one of the largest financial decisions someone will make during their lifetime. There are a lot of emotions and stress that can occur during this time, which can cause a change in risk tolerance. When this behavioral change occurs, it is...

Deciding if/when to retire could potentially be one of your largest financial decisions in your lifetime, so we strongly recommend meeting with your personal advisor to review your financial plan to help ensure you can afford this major life change. This can be a...

Watch this Month’s Market Commentary on YouTube CLICK HERE – Market Commentary October 2024 – Summit Financial Consulting LLC Beneficiary Designation Reminder: This is just a reminder that if you’ve experienced any significant life changes (such as marriage, divorce,...

One of the hottest conversations lately has been the Federal Reserve and its decisions toward monetary policy. This blog will be diving into how this may impact the overall economy along with bond investments. We will also touch on what expectations are for the next...

Watch this Month's Market Commentary on Youtube CLICK HERE - Market Commentary September 2024 - Summit Financial Consulting LLC   Could Presidential Election Outcomes Lead to Market Volatility? Since our last update, the preliminary polling is suggesting that we...

We believe that it is our duty to help educate our clients on proper cybersecurity protocols to help protect their information and privacy. While we take adequate steps to ensure our office remains protected, a lot of damage can be done to our clients from their...

The recent SECURE 2.0 legislation has changed a handful of rules pertaining to retirement accounts, including the distribution requirements of beneficiaries.   Key Changes in Distribution Requirements Previously, the rules were more lenient, allowing...

Business Owner Requirement If you are the owner of an LLC or corporation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the United States is requiring you to file a report. The deadline is 12/31/2024 and the fine is $500 per day if you do not file a report. If your tax...

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our company and our team. Bob Wink has been a financial advisor for over 36 years and is the President of our firm, Summit Financial Consulting, LLC. Along with his sons, Ken and Jim Wink, our in-house CFP®...

Credit cards can be a very polarizing topic when discussing personal finances. There are some out there that swear they will never own a credit card and there are some who solely use their credit card to pay for as many expenses as possible. Today, we will break down...

Market Update: Positive Trends in the First Half of 2024 As the first half of 2024 comes to a close, we're happy to say that it has been smooth sailing for the major stock market indexes. For the month of June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.12% this month....

We recently sent out the latest recommendations for our employer plan advice program, so we thought this topic may be useful for our readers. Many employers offer retirement plan options to their employees, which is a great incentive to attract and retain talent. This...