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...

Trusted Contact Form If you have not met with us recently for a review meeting, we strongly encourage you to request a Trusted Contact form. If you were incapacitated, it gives us permission to speak freely with anyone you name, such as spouses or children, about your...

This month’s blog topic really hits home for me. My wife and I are in the final month of pregnancy for our first child! I feel that this experience has provided me with some firsthand experience that deserves to be relayed to our clients. There was a lot more...

Risk Tolerance is an ongoing conversation we have with every client. Risk Tolerance can simply be defined as how much volatility an investor can handle. Volatility refers to the ups and downs in the markets and the associated investments. So, risk tolerance is used to...

Supporting Our Community with Gradient Gives Back We appreciate your trust in Summit Financial! To show our appreciation, we're proud to announce our partnership with the Gradient Gives Back Foundation. Gradient Gives Back provides critical support to local families...