Jennifer Luzzatto, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, CeFT®

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Summit Financial Partners Jennifer Luzzatto, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, CeFT®
Glen Allen, VA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Your Trusted Partners in Personalized Wealth Management

17 Certified Advisor Reviews™
5 out of 5 Stars
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Areas of Focus

  • Divorce Financial Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Loss of Spouse or Partner
  • Owning a Business
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Jennifer Luzzatto, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, CeFT®

Jennifer Luzzatto began her career in the financial services industry more than 30 years ago as a fixed-income trader in a regional brokerage firm. This background paved the way for her to join a commercial bank where she managed personal trust accounts, institutional portfolios, and a municipal bond mutual fund. In 1999, Jennifer founded Summit Financial Partners, a fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firm located in Richmond, Virginia, her home for over 35 years.

Along the way, Jennifer earned two of the industry’s highly regarded designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST™ (CFA®)

CFP professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements and take a personalized approach to bringing all of the pieces of a client’s financial life together.

The CFA designation is regarded by most to be the key certification for investment professionals which measures the competence of financial analysts.

By earning both of these industry designations, Jennifer is in a position to thoroughly help clients through all aspects of financial planning, including coordinating investments to be in alignment with financial goals.

After almost 26 years of marriage, Jennifer’s first husband lost his battle with Leukemia. Experiencing this loss has given Jennifer a unique insight into helping clients deal with loss; whether the loss of a spouse or child, loss of a marriage through divorce, or loss of a job, whether chosen by retirement or not by choice.

Inspired by Jennifer’s personal experience and informed by her three decades in the financial services industry, Jennifer wrote Inheriting Chaos with Compassion to help readers get through the tangled financial legacy a loved one may have left behind.

Jennifer recently got married to a wonderful man and is enjoying the craziness that comes with her new marriage, raising a teenage daughter, trying to keep her 13 pound All American breed dog from ruling the house and keeping up with the rest of her family and friends. She is also involved in her church and other community organizations like the City of Richmond Police Pension Board. Her favorite place to recharge is her back porch with a book or by gathering with her family and friends.

Professional Designations

  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
  • Certified Financial Transitionist (CeFT®)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Affiliations

  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors

Primary Location

5231 Hickory Park Drive, Suite A, Glen Allen, VA 23059

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

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Offers Investment Management

Yes

About Summit Financial Partners

Summit Financial Partners has provided trusted financial planning and wealth management services since 1999.

What makes Summit Financial Partners different?

✔️ We are Fee-Only, Fiduciary advisors. Our fees are fully disclosed and transparent. You never have to wonder if you are invested in a security that benefits us more than it benefits you because that conflict of interest is not present.

✔️ We believe that Financial Planning is central to all of our relationships. It is difficult to build the right portfolio for anyone without knowing what each client’s individual goals are.

✔️ We understand the importance of your portfolio having the right investment mix for you. We determine how to invest your money be looking at your risk tolerance, time horizon and goals.

✔️ We work as a team. Although CFP training is central to our backgrounds, you also get the benefit of our different life and professional experiences.

✔️ We offer Life Planning tools that help bring to the forefront of our conversations your unique goals and values.

We can help you reach your goals!

For over twenty years, Summit Financial Partners has been helping individuals and families reach their financial goals and to enjoy the comfortable retirement lifestyle they dreamed of with our investment management.

Our offices are located just outside of Richmond in Glen Allen.

We proudly serve the City of Richmond, Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, New Kent County, and Powhatan County.

We also serve clients across the country with fully virtual client service options.

Education

University of Richmond - Robins School of Business, MBA, Business

Hobbies and Interests

  • Church
  • Family
  • Reading

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Divorce
  • Dual Income Family
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Parents
  • Widow
  • Women Professionals
  • Young Families

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5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 20, 2024
Professional, personal and proficient. Summit has seen us through twenty years of planning including an international move, tax law changes, college funding, retirement, and all of life’s financial challenges. We are in great shape for whatever the future holds because of their diligence and suggestions.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 20, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Susan McDonnell

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
May 15, 2024
Always there to answer any questions you have. Very friendly and outgoing! Glad to have them helping me!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of May 15, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Peggy Dunn

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 11, 2023
Spent a number of years with a large corporate financial group and the results were OK, but the service was terrible. We went through a number of advisers, none of which we chose, and never had any relationship with anyone. In searching for a fee-only, fiduciary we met with several individuals. We found Jennifer to be the one most aligned with our values, goals, and our view that our association was a partnership based on communication and respect. Jennifer and Mike are professional, knowledgeable, and personable. They are a true pleasure to work with.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Dec 11, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Lou Canulli

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 8, 2023
Excellent professional service! Ms. Luzzatto and Mr. Sigmon LISTEN to you and provide a portfolio to suit your personal needs. The ability to invest in Dimensional Funds lets you diversify and buffer against stock market fluctuations. They are Fiduciaries and look out for your best interests. Highly recommend!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 8, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Elizabeth

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 8, 2023
Jennifer and Mike at Summit are wonderful financial planning professionals! They really listen to my concerns, respond quickly whenever I have questions, and provide options for my investments. I feel secure in my retirement goals thanks to their guidance. Summit fees are much lower than management through my former employer. I am so glad my funds are in such good hands!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 8, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Kathleen Meilink

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 6, 2023
The Summit team listens to your interests, concerns, and goals and sets a plan that is easy to understand and track. Finances can be an intimidating topic but they break it down in a manner that you can understand and establish a relationship that allows you to ask questions.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 6, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Scott Smizik

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 5, 2023
Like several other reviewers, Kathy and I are longtime clients of Summit Financial Partners. By nature, we're conservative investors and Jennifer and Michael have always taken the time to know us and to listen to our financial as well as personal goals. We highly recommend Summit to anyone considering a financial advisor.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 5, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Steve Countryman

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 26, 2023
We've been clients of Jennifer and Summit Financial Planning for nearly 15 years. Their fee-only/fiduciary approach attracted us to the firm, their alignment and respect of our values, along with Jennifer's intelligence and compassion won our business. They supported our desire to be generous while preparing for the future. Through the years, Jennifer and Michael have continually invested in building personal relationships with us. They have provided excellent guidance and financial management to allow us to develop and reach our financial goals. It's a pleasure to meet with them to review how our progress is tracking and have the peace of mind that our plan is headed in the right direction. We chose to hire a financial planner to have one less thing to worry about and their approach allowed us to follow their advice to plan for the long-term: set goals, make a plan and stick with it -- and it has certainly paid off! I look forward to continuing to work with Summit Financial for years to come.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 26, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Jennifer Gwyn

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 19, 2023
Great people to work with. Quick to respond to needs and questions. Willing to over explain when we needed it. Very personable and knowledgeable. No complaints thus far, looking forward to our future with the Summit team.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 19, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Jeff Tracy B

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 17, 2023
Jennifer and Mike are both very engaged in our financial planning and always ready to offer advice on our concerns. They come well prepared to our quarterly Zoom meetings. We have recommended them to a number of our friends.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 17, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Richard Bagnall

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 16, 2023
I’ve been with Summit for more than ten years. They have been excellent stewards of my retirement funds, both before, and now during my retirement. I highly recommend this firm for their expertise and client-centered approach.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Oct 16, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Rob Laurence

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 13, 2023
I was lucky enough to be referred to Jennifer and Summit Financial Partners over ten years ago, and I can't speak of her highly enough! Not only is she one of the nicest people in the world, but with her expertise, she takes great care of my money! Additionally, she takes the time to meet with me regularly to go over everything and make sure I'm on track to meet my financial goals. I trust her 100%, and you can too!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 13, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Amy Knowles

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Sep 5, 2023
After researching the various financial planners that are available in the Richmond area, along with their approach to providing financial services to their clients, my wife and I decided to work with a fee-only, fiduciary, financial planner. The fact that our financial planner would be a fiduciary (i.e. committed and bound to always providing advice that is in our best interest) coupled with the fact that we would know exactly how much that service was costing us (monthly, quarterly and annually), was very important to us. We talked with two fee-only firms and ultimately selected Summit Financial Partners. That was six years ago, and we could not be happier with our decision. Jennifer and Mike not only have the education and experience in the financial services field to advocate for and advise their clients, they also keep up with changes in the industry through continuing education and then endeavor to inform their clients of new or changing issues through e-mails, one on one client meetings and/or self-produced videos. Additionally, they invest the time necessary to fully understand their client’s current situation as well as their goals for the future and all the minutia in between, so that they can put together a practical, logical, and most importantly, successful, financial plan. My wife and I have transitioned to the retirement phase of our plan and because of the detailed planning and advice we received from Summit, we are thoroughly enjoying every day and as we look to the future, that same ongoing planning and advice gives us peace of mind.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Sep 5, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Gary Brower

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Aug 30, 2023
   
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Aug 30, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Anita Hughes

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Aug 30, 2023
Love the communication and patience explaining challenging concepts.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Aug 30, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Frank Hughes

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
May 16, 2023
Jennifer and her team are top-notch planners. Their client-centric approach helps their clients feel confident in their financial futures. Strong technical knowledge combined with a very effective communication style means you can't go wrong by choosing Summit!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: This reviewer has never been a client.
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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DeDe Jones

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
May 3, 2023
When considering financial planners, it was important to us to choose someone with similar values, who were not exclusively focused on simply making or managing money, but genuinely had our best interests at heart. Jennifer, Michael, and Lauren make us feel like part of their family. We feel valued as individuals, and we know that they are guided by high moral and ethical standards. After meeting with them, getting to know them, and discussing our financial plan, we were able to rest easy knowing that our goals were mutually shared. When you combine this personal connection with their vast experience and knowledge, I have no reservations about recommending Summit Financial Partners to any of my friends and family.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of May 3, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Michael Stuart