Summit Financial Networks

05/27/2026

What sets Summit and Cetera apart? Advisors who know the difference.

Rick Bergstrom and the 7G Wealth Management team have joined Summit, citing the value of a relationship-first culture and direct access to leadership—key factors that continue to set our community apart.

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Rick and his team have built a practice dedicated to serving public-sector professionals and helping them create long-term, generational wealth—making them an exceptional fit for Summit.

Proud to welcome a team so deeply committed to their clients and community.

05/26/2026

A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. But the bigger driver? Geopolitics—especially in the Middle East. See why Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke says markets may take cues from headlines, not data, in .

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05/21/2026

Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

When basic money management principles such as saving, spending, earning, and giving are taught at an early age children are more likely to grow into teens and…

05/20/2026

Welcome to the Summit and Cetera Family - Allegiant Wealth Strategies. We are loking forward to growing your business for many years to come.

/PRNewswire/ -- Cetera welcomes financial advisor Mark Yatros and his Michigan-based practice, Allegiant Wealth Strategies, overseeing approximately $176...

05/18/2026

A quieter market week is setting the stage for something bigger. Fed signals, fresh leadership, and inflation trends all coming into focus. Stay tuned—this is where clarity begins. CIO Gene Goldman explains in .

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05/14/2026

Markets are high, risks are real—but so are opportunities. With solid growth and cash on the sidelines, pullbacks don’t have to be scary. Staying flexible and opportunistic still matters.

Markets are at record highs—but it’s not all smooth sailing. Inflation and global headlines may stir up some bumps, and rate cuts may be harder to come by.…

05/11/2026

CPI hits Tuesday. PPI follows Wednesday. With elevated energy costs and sticky services prices, the data could surprise—and influence how long the Fed stays on hold. CIO Gene Goldman breaks down what to watch and why it matters for markets in .

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

05/07/2026

Welcome to the Summit Family - Milestone Wealth Management Team.

/PRNewswire/ -- Cetera welcomes financial advisor Jaakko "Jack" Kasko who joined Cetera after spending the past 10 years affiliated with Commonwealth Financial...

05/04/2026

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from April 2026. Read more here:

U.S. stocks strongly rallied in April, with investors shaking off geopolitical headwinds, rising inflation concerns, and intense oil volatility, thanks to…

05/04/2026

No rate cut last week — and don't expect one anytime soon. Inflation is still running hot, input costs are rising, and several Fed members are pushing back hard on any talk of cuts. The labor market is softening, but not enough to override the inflation threat. All eyes on Friday's jobs report. See why CIO Gene Goldman expects it to disappoint in .

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

04/27/2026

With Chair Powell's term expiring mid-May, incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is signaling key changes — less communication, a new inflation metric, and a preference for rate adjustments over balance sheet moves. A dovish shift may be on the horizon. CIO Gene Goldman discusses this and more in

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...