Summit Trail Advisors

Guiding generational wealth

Guiding generational wealth

Guiding generational wealth

Guiding generational wealth

Guiding generational wealth

Guiding generational wealth

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Summit Trail Advisors

You’ve moved beyond wealth management.
So have we.

We partner with individuals and families whose wealth has reached a level where priorities shift - from wealth creation to legacy, succession, and purpose. With deep industry experience and highly personalized guidance, we enhance the opportunities and simplify the complexities that accompany generational wealth, so you can focus on what matters most.

Tailored Solutions to Meet Your Needs


Our comprehensive suite of advisory services is designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients, adapting to every stage of wealth and life.

Who We Serve


Entrepreneurs and business owners

Professional investors

Real estate families

Professional athletes and entertainers

Corporations, foundations, and charitable entities

Next Generation

Firm Highlights


AUM

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Client to Advisor Ratio

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Barron's 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms

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AUM data is as of the July 31, 2025 regulatory filing. For the Barron's ranking, view the methodology here. Summit Trail did not compensate Barron's for consideration.

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Jack Petersen
Jack Petersen
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

"Wealth should empower, not encumber. We guide you through every transition and opportunity, bringing clarity, structure, and calm so you can focus on the people and priorities that matter most."

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January 4, 2024

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October 10, 2023

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February 19, 2026

The Secret to Gaining Client Trust? Know Their Industry

November 19, 2025

Bitcoin’s Bear Market is Dragging the Crypto Below $90,000.

October 13, 2025

Will Private Equity Ever Warm to Crypto?

September 18, 2025

Summit Trail Advisors Recognized by Barron’s as one of the Top 100 RIA Firms in the U.S.

August 7, 2025

Alternatives Now Make Up 42% of Family Office Portfolios

July 29, 2025

Summit Trail adds CFO, leans into family office services

March 7, 2025

2025 Top 1200 Financial Advisors List

September 13, 2024

Too Much Big Tech Can Make for a Risky Portfolio. How This Advisory Helps Protect Its Clients.

September 13, 2024

2024 Top 100 RIA Firms

September 12, 2024

Why families are embracing trust-based philanthropy more than ever

August 21, 2024

The truth about managing the financial affairs of the ultra-high-net-worth

August 15, 2024

Summit Trail Advisors Expands to Newport Beach, CA Market

June 12, 2024

Summit Trail Advisors Expands Nationally

May 1, 2024

The allure of life insurance investments for family offices

April 17, 2024

Financial managers for American athletes work closely with the pros

March 28, 2024

Empowering change: The future of philanthropy is female

March 7, 2024

Barron's 2024 Top 1,200 Advisors by State

February 27, 2024

Tom Palecek: Divorce Is Tough. How to Help Clients Navigate It.

February 1, 2024

Summit Trail Advisors Expands its Partnership with Three Partner Promotions

January 4, 2024

The Evolution Of The RIA Space: A Surge Of Professionalization

October 10, 2023

Summit Trail’s Jack Petersen on How Their Blockbuster Break Created a $16B Firm Designed to Serve the Unique Needs of UHNW Clients