• New Client Questionnaire

    We are excited to have you as a part of the Summit family. Please answer the questions below to help us get to know you better. This form takes roughly 10 minutes to complete.
  • Are you a veteran?
  • When visiting our office, which would you prefer?
    • Partner 
    • Are they a veteran?
    • When visiting our office, which would they prefer?
    • Date of Birth
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    • Affiliations & Personal Advisors 
    • Are you or any member of your family employed by a broker/dealer, FINRA or Securities Exchange?
    • If yes, who?    Which firm?      

    • Are you or any member of your family one of the following of a Publicly Traded Company?
    • Name of company:

    • Do you have a commitment to this attorney?
    • Do you have a commitment to this accountant?
    • Do you have a preference or commitment to this agent?
    • Important Dates 
    • Please list any important dates to you. This can include your wedding date, adoption of a child, death of a loved one, or any other date that is important to you!

    • Important Date 1
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    • Important Date 2
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    • Important Date 3
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    • Risk Profile 
    • Please answer the following questions related to your investment experience and risk tolerance.

    • Please answer the following questions related to your investment experience and risk tolerance.
    • How would you characterize your overall general investment knowledge?
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    • Which of the following areas do you have previous investment experience with?
    • What is your anticipated investment time horizon? (When do you anticipate making withdrawals)
    • Do you expect to make any withdrawals within five years of opening your account?
    • How much did you save outside of your retirement plan (401(k), IRA, etc.) last year?
    • How much do you expect to save in the next few years?
    • What are your expectations for your household income over the next few years?
    • What are the main objectives you have for your investments?
    • Hypothetical Short-Term Risk Tolerance: Most investments fluctuate over the short-term. If you opened an accountwith a $50,000 deposit and it lost value in the first year, at what point would you consider selling the funds and transferringthem to a more stable investment rather than waiting for a turnaround?
    • Risk Assessment 
    • Your answers to the following questions help your advisor gauge which investment strategy may be appropriate for your current needs. Please add up your points and select the corresponding strategy at the end.

    • Questions 1-2 examine the time frame for the investments you’re planning to make. It is important to consider how long the money can be invested.

    • When do you expect to start withdrawing money from your retirement assets?
    • Do you expect to make any withdrawals from your retirement assets within the next 7 years?
    • Questions 3-4 examine how you have planned ahead. It is important to consider your preparations for your immediate needs.

    • Do you have an emergency fund? (Six months of after-tax income in savings)
    • If you are expecting major expenses (college tuition, home down payment, home repairs, etc) do you have a separate savings for these expenses?
    • Questions 5-8 examine your current financial situation. It is important to consider how this new portfolio fits into your total financial picture.

    • Approximately what portion of your total investable assets can be used in this portfolio?Note: Investable assets include your emergency fund, investment accounts, bank accounts, retirement assets, CDs, mutual funds, cash value of life insurance, stocks/bonds, investment real estate, etc. They do not include your primary residence or vacation home.
    • How would you describe your expected future earnings over the next five years? (Assume inflation will average 4%a year)
    • Approximately what portion of your monthly after-tax income is used to pay off debt other than your home mortgage?
    • How many dependents do you have? (include children you continue to support, elderly parents, etc.)
    • Questions 9-12 examine your attitudes toward investing. It is important to consider how experienced you are with different investments and levels of risk.

    • Have you ever invested in individual bonds or bond investment vehicles other than U.S. Savings Bonds?
    • Have you ever invested in individual stocks or stock investment vehicles?
    • Which ONE of the following statements describes your feelings toward choosing an investment?
    • Would you take more risk if it increased your chances of improving the return on your investment?
    • Score and Strategy
      Total the points for questions 1-2, total points for questions 3-12, and then subtract 3-12 points from 1-2 points.
      Total for questions 1-2     
      Total for questions 3-12      
      Subtract 3-12 total from 1-2 total      

    • Use the following calculations to determine your point score and identify the appropriate strategy listed below
    • Should be Empty: