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Summit Financial, LLC

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Client assets under management

$19,962,247,698

Clients

15,660

15% high-net-worth

Advisors

216

of 490 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

73

Typical

Average account size

$1,274,728

About

Summit Financial is a national SEC‑registered adviser serving individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), corporations, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and charitable organizations; the firm reports approximately $22.47 billion in assets under management and operates with about 215 Financial Advisors across a large client base. Services include discretionary portfolio management through firm‑run Managed Portfolios, advisor‑led asset management (SAA, APM/FMA), financial planning, retirement plan advisory (3(21)/3(38)), access to third‑party managers and direct alternative investment offerings.

Summit combines centralized investment oversight—an Investment Management Committee and CIO that run firm models—with a wide array of advisor‑directed programs where Financial Advisors construct portfolios and, in many cases, clients retain final trade approval; some programs are discretionary while others (including SEI Mutual Fund Portfolios, SAA, and outside‑monitoring arrangements) are managed on a consultative, non‑discretionary basis. The firm deploys model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs and alternative investments, offers an APM Plus collaborative implementation model, and uses third‑party platforms and decision‑support tools (including AI‑based research) to support investment selection and monitoring.

Compared with many large enterprise peers, Summit maintains a notable mix of non‑discretionary programs and held‑away account solutions—such as Wealth Manager‑Directed non‑discretionary options within SEI, outside investment monitoring, and use of third‑party platforms for retirement plan participant accounts—which results in a substantial portion of assets being managed with ongoing client approval. The firm’s platform is also characterized by multiple custodian arrangements, third‑party manager and referral relationships, and affiliated insurance and broker/dealer activities (disclosed in its brochure), all of which are identified as potential conflicts and described in its compliance disclosures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Some Financial Advisors may charge flat fees for advisory or consulting services, negotiated individually.

Commissions

Commissions earned by Financial Advisors from insurance and brokerage activities separate from advisory services.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 (for TDS Managed Portfolios, waivable); no minimum for SAA, APM, or FMA programs; TPMs have minimums ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000, subject to negotiation. Minimum fee: Annual Account Maintenance charge of $120 per year billed monthly or quarterly. Fee-only: Financial planning fees generally range from $2,000 to $25,000 depending on complexity; negotiable and paid in advance.

Main office location

Summit Financial, LLC

4 Campus Drive

Parsippany NJ 07054, United States

Number of offices

108

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Advisors at this firm

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Alexander R

CFP®, Series 63

Edina, MN

Summit Financial, LLC

Alexander Robbel is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Benson Wealth Management. Robbel is also licensed to offer insurance products through multiple companies, including an affiliated entity. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan advisory services, and access to insurance and variable annuity products through various partners.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jonathan S

Series 65

Stevens Point, WI

Summit Financial, LLC

Jonathan Steffen is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Brookstone Capital Management and Silvertree, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business consulting on tax savings strategies and holds ownership in Silvertree Properties, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through multiple platforms and utilizes advanced operational tools and a layered affiliate structure.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Todd R

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Newport Beach, CA

Summit Financial, LLC

Todd Rustman is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and has held positions at firms including American Trust Investment Services and WestPark Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Rustman is an author and a partner in a winery, and he serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through various platforms and combines these with retirement plan advisory services and access to insurance and annuity products.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dennis R

Series 66

Arlington Heights, IL

Summit Financial, LLC

Dennis Ryan Jr. is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Midway Wealth Partners, LLC and World Equity Group, Inc. He is also an author, having published a book in 2022 available on Amazon. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions alongside retirement plan advisory and access to insurance and variable annuity products.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark D

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Summit Financial, LLC

Mark Dulworth is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc, Legacy Asset Management, Inc., and he has been president of Dulworth & Co, Inc. since 2004, where he is involved in insurance brokerage activities. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and manages approximately $15 billion in client assets.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sarah H

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Sarah Hehmeyer is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Private Client Services. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with Tap Consulting, LLC dba Genex Consulting. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions supported by multiple custodians and platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sean M

Series 63, Series 65

West Warwick, RI

Summit Financial, LLC

Sean Marchetti is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Financial Specialists, Securities America, The Patriot Financial Group, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in insurance brokerage through multiple companies and an affiliated firm, SRM. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions and access to retirement plan advisory and insurance products through affiliated and unaffiliated partners.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Stephen G

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Summit Financial, LLC

Stephen Garrett Sr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly two decades at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and more recent positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Financial DBA Garrett, Perkins & Horton Advisory Partners. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Foundation and is Treasurer Emeritus for Bassett Hound Rescue of Alabama. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory services, and access to insurance and annuity products through various platforms and partners.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Patricia W

Series 66

Harleysville, PA

Summit Financial, LLC

Patricia Webb is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Canon Capital Management Group for 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides exit planning consulting services to business owners through Kaboo Consulting, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary managed portfolios with advisor-directed programs and manages approximately $15 billion in client assets across multiple custodians and platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael D

Series 63, Series 65

Highlands, NC

Summit Financial, LLC

Michael Denti is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 1983 to 2021 and Bank of America from 2009 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer insurance products through various companies, including sales conducted via an affiliated firm. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of discretionary managed portfolios and advisor-directed programs, serving approximately $15 billion in client assets as of December 2024.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Armando F

Series 66

Sarasota, FL

Summit Financial, LLC

Armando Faucy Smith is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and OSAIC. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, combining discretionary managed portfolios with advisor-directed programs across multiple platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Benjamin V

Series 63, Series 66

West Warwick, RI

Summit Financial, LLC

Benjamin Veglas is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Ivy Wealth Management, The Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality industry, including a role at Albertos Pub & Pizza. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through various platforms and manages approximately $15 billion in client assets.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael K

CFP®, Series 66

West Warwick, RI

Summit Financial, LLC

Michael Kiernan is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Financial Services, Patriot Financial Group, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Kiernan manages a golf league and volunteers as a site administrator for its associated online community. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and integrates multiple platform relationships to serve approximately $15 billion in client assets.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Peter V

Series 63, Series 65

Morristown, NJ

Summit Financial, LLC

Peter Valles is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aurora Private Wealth, APW Capital, Inc., and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory duties, he is licensed to sell insurance through Summit Risk Management, an affiliate of Summit Financial. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms and affiliates in its service delivery.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David P

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Parsippany, NJ

Summit Financial, LLC

David Porro is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He also serves as Director of Insurance for Summit Financial and works as a sales manager for Mass Mutual, assisting with case design, underwriting, and carrier relationships. Summit Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management programs and access to insurance and variable annuity products through affiliated and unaffiliated partners.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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