Firm Description
Summa Global Advisors, LLC (“Summa”) was founded in November of 2008 to provide customized
portfolio management for individuals and families. We provide continuous service and advice to our
clients concerning their financial situation and the investments under supervision. Based in the Portland
metropolitan area, we strive to build long-term relationships with clients to achieve their financial goals
and objectives. This partnership includes portfolio management, wealth management, and various aspects
of financial planning.
Principal Owners
Summa is owned by Summa Global Holdings, Inc. (“SGH”). SGH, in turn, is owned and controlled by Henry
Yu, President, and Valerie Wakefield, Vice President and Secretary, whose ownership percentages are as
follows: Valerie Wakefield, 57.5%; and Henry Yu, 42.5%.
Types of Services
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Summa adopts portfolio management processes that are consistent with the objectives and guidelines
established within each client relationship. When providing individual financial advice, we take into
account the client’s net worth, asset holdings, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity requirements, estate
plan, tax liabilities, and any other relevant considerations. In addition, we may provide investment advice
regarding asset allocation, income requirements, and other related matters. These services are rendered
upon client request or at such times as we determine that the investment, or reinvestment, of assets is
appropriate.
FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT PLANNING
For clients who utilize Summa’s portfolio management services, financial and retirement planning
is
included in their fees. Should a client desire financial planning only, this service is offered under a separate
contract in a Financial Planning Services Agreement, billable on an hourly or project basis.
Individual Client Needs and Restrictions
Summa selects securities for each client to create a portfolio that meets their individual investing needs
and preferences. As a result, no two accounts are exactly the same.
These securities may include some or all of the following: stocks, no-load open-end mutual funds or
closed-end funds (CEFs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), master limited partnerships (MLPs), non-traded
securities, individual bonds, and cash equivalents.
The client may, if they wish, impose reasonable restrictions regarding investing in certain geographical
locations, companies, or industries. The client may also request that we buy certain securities on their
behalf or give an opinion about investing in a particular company.
On occasion, Summa may suggest utilizing non-traded securities or Separate Account Managers
1 in order
to reach a certain financial objective, such as reducing taxes or maximizing income, or to diversify the
investment strategy of a portfolio.
1 For more information, please see
Separate Account Managers under Item 8
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Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, Summa managed $125,660,541 in discretionary assets and $13,190,246 in
non-discretionary assets. Discretionary assets include accounts managed by Summa internally as well as
assets managed by Separate Account Managers (SAMs).