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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Tracking the Fed’s Progress on Disinflation
This article compares the key inflation measures that economists and investors are watching for signs of easing price pressures.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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HOT TOPIC: Rising Oil Prices Could Pose the Latest Threat to the Economy
This article discusses the market dynamics that are impacting oil prices and adding to concerns about broader inflation and economic growth.
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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
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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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.