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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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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All Eyes on the Earnings Picture
Earnings season can be a volatile period for stocks. As investors digest and respond to new data, the marketplace rewards some companies and punishes others.
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REITs, Rates, and Income
This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
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Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
Calculators
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.