For 25 years, my company, Summit Reserve Group has guided clients toward financial goals that they themselves define. We’ve done this by focusing on what’s most important to each client, and what they most want to achieve in their lives.
I hope your visit to our website will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Our website offers a number of resources to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth management. As you become better informed about your investment opportunities, I anticipate you'll find new value in working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.
Our website is here for YOU. The information here is intended to help you learn about the fundamentals of financial management and Summit's approach to investing, as well as affording you fast, easy access to market performance data. I encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have; whether you're a longtime client, or just getting started with investing, I'm here to help!
— Bob Best
Newsletters
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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
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The Federal Reserve’s Key Meeting Dates in 2024
This article outlines the Federal Reserve’s three main objectives and provides the meeting schedule of the Federal Open Market Committee.
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Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement
Credit may not be at the top of the list when it comes to retirement, but good credit can make a big difference for retirees. This article looks at some key factors that lenders consider.
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
Calculators
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.