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Summit Financial, LLC

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Firm-wide stats for Summit Financial, LLC

Total advisors

217

Across 80 offices

Clients per advisor

82 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,318,898 High

HNW client ratio

13% Low

About

Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC‑registered, multi‑team advisory firm with about $26.35 billion in assets under management, 216 advisors and roughly 17,800 clients. It provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs (including Summit Managed Portfolios, Strategic Asset Allocation, APM/FMA and third‑party manager platforms), financial planning, retirement plan advisory (3(21) and 3(38) services), access to alternative investments and variable annuities.

The firm operates a mix of discretionary and consultative services: the Investment Management Committee has discretionary authority over the Managed Portfolios, while programs such as SAA and the SEI Mutual Fund Portfolios are structured to require client approval for trades and emphasize advisor‑led monitoring. Financial Advisors may customize allocations using third‑party managers and unified platforms, and Summit supports held‑away retirement account management via a Pontera connection; advisors may also provide brokerage or insurance products through affiliated or unaffiliated firms.

Distinctive for a firm of its scale, Summit maintains a substantial non‑discretionary/consultative platform alongside its discretionary offerings, with explicit disclosures that many accounts require client trade approvals or are subject to outside monitoring. The brochure also discloses multiple ownership and referral relationships (including ties to Merchant entities, the Persimmon Long/Short Equity I Fund, bank referral arrangements with Waterfall and Fieldpoint, and LSS referral fees), which the firm identifies as potential conflicts addressed through disclosure and supervisory procedures.

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Expertise

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

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

10900 Manchester Rd, Suite 100

Kirkwood MO 63122

Advisors at this office

13

Advisors at this office

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Sarah H

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Sarah Hehmeyer is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Tap Consulting, LLC dba Genex Consulting. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for roughly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Michael Sluhan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Private Client Services and LPL Financial. He is also involved in a real estate holding company, BCM Holdings LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a mix of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Nicholas Werkmeister is a CFP® professional at Summit Financial, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Codilis, Moody & Circelli P.C. He is also involved with Tap Consulting LLC, operating as Genex Consulting. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients, offering a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Andrew I

CFP®, Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Andrew Ishmael is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC since 2024. His prior roles include a decade at Edward Jones and recent positions at Private Client Services and Tap Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he leads men's leadership development training through F3. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob H

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Jacob Hemphill is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial since 2024 and previously with Private Client Services and Tap Consulting LLC. Outside of advising, Mr. Hemphill is involved in fixed insurance sales through various carriers. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments, operating both discretionary and consultative services tailored to client preferences.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Quintin H

Series 63, Series 65

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Quintin Hogrefe is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Client Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Gateway Huskers University of Nebraska alumni group and is Vice President of the Heron Bay Condo Owners Association board. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to meet diverse client needs.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Ethan Silverman is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Private Client Services. In addition to his advisory role, he offers insurance products through multiple companies, including an affiliated firm of Summit. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors. The firm provides investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and access to alternative investments, operating a combination of discretionary and consultative investment approaches.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chad H

Series 63, Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Chad Hemphill is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Panoptic Wealth Advocates. Outside of advising, he is involved in a tax consulting business and a real estate development company. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Curtis S

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Curtis Shillingsford is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Private Client Services, Tap Consulting LLC, Severin Investments, and Wells Fargo. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin K

CFP®, Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Benjamin Klutenkamper is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. He has prior experience at Private Client Services, TAP Consulting, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tutoring for licensing and CFP exams through Varsity Tutors. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm overseeing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert D

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Robert Drury II is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Client Services and Investment Planners, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage through multiple companies, earning compensation on sales of insurance products. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian R

Series 63, Series 65

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Brian Redders is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Private Client Services. Redders is a principal of an independent registered investment advisor, Tap Consulting LLC dba Genex Consulting, which he has been involved with since 2008. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Todd B

Series 66

Kirkwood, MO

Summit Financial, LLC

Todd Birkenholz is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2024, he worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Tap Consulting, LLC, among other firms. He also serves as a board member of the St. Louis Pros Baseball Club, a nonprofit youth baseball organization. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm overseeing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to investment management.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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