Understanding Sequence of Returns Risk

Understanding Sequence of Returns Risk

Here at Summit Financial, we believe the largest risk to a retirement income plan is the Sequence of Returns Risk. In this month’s blog, we will be discussing specifically what this risk is, the affects it can have on retirement, and how we can manage this risk...
Wills vs. Trusts: Estate Planning Essentials to Protect Your Legacy

Wills vs. Trusts: Estate Planning Essentials to Protect Your Legacy

This month, we will continue our discussion of estate planning techniques. Last time, we reviewed the differences between Per Capita and Per Stirpes designations. Those designations are important, but they are not the only estate planning tool you need to be aware of....
Market Commentary – December 2020

Market Commentary – December 2020

How the Markets are Performing After the Presidential Election After two months in a row of losses for the S&P 500 and DOW in September and October, election day in November immediately created a nice relief rally that we participated in at TD Ameritrade (Source: ...
Stock Market Commentary – November 2020

Stock Market Commentary – November 2020

Coronavirus Anxiety Round Two For the second month in a row, the re-surging Coronavirus, anxiety about the presidential election, combined with a lack of new stimulus measures pushed the stock market lower towards the end of the month. In October, The S&P 500 was...