Together You And I Will Take Control Of Your Divorce

The Summerhill Firm

Together We Will

Get on an equal playing field

Deal with every financial issue impacting your divorce

Ensure you are confident and efficiently moving forward in your divorce journey

Negotiate the best financial structure possible

Reduce your stress and anxiety

Minimize your overall costs and timeline

Ensure the settlement is the best for you financially long-term

Together We Will

Get on an equal playing field

Deal with every financial issue impacting your divorce

Ensure you are confident and efficiently moving forward in your divorce journey

Negotiate the best financial structure possible

Reduce your stress and anxiety

Minimize your overall costs and timeline

Ensure the settlement is the best for you financially long-term

What Brooke Summerhill's Clients are Saying:

"Brooke gave me the peace of mind when I needed it the most. She was the epitome of discrete and provided sound, clear advice, that has allowed me and my children to maintain our lifestyle"

"I would not have worked with anyone else during my divorce"

"‘I was so scared of getting taken advantage of in the divorce and Brooke gave me permission to feel heard and she understood what to do every step of the way."
 


(All reviews are anonymous for confidentiality reasons.)

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Below are my qualifications and certifications:

  • FINRA Series 6, Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Exam
  • FINRA Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • Washington Insurance Commissioner, Life, Variable & Variable Annuity
  • FINRA Series 65, Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  • FINRA Series 99, Operations Professional Examination
  • Kaplan University, Behavioral Financial Advisor™
  • FINRA SIE, Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • The College for Financial Planning, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠
  • Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • The American College of Financial Services, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
  • Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
  • National Association of Divorce Professionals, Certified Divorce Specialist™
  • Money Coaching Institute, Certified Money Coach®
  • Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboratively Divorce Trained and Divorce Mediation Certified
  • The College for Financial Planning, Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional®
  • Harvard Business School, Conflict Resolution Trained

Why

Witnessing my parents' divorce and the financial turmoil it created deeply affected my childhood. Their struggles with money during that challenging time left a lasting impression on me and fueled my passion for financial security in myself. I also saw firsthand how poor financial decisions can complicate an already painful process, and I became determined to help others navigate these difficult situations.

My career in finance began in 2012, where I quickly earned a reputation as a trusted resource for high-net-worth families. Through my work, I saw that clients facing divorce often grapple with critical financial decisions that could significantly impact their futures.

This insight drove me to start my firm, dedicated to providing discreet advice and expert support specifically for those navigating divorce. My goal is to help clients make informed choices during a challenging time, ensuring they achieve the best possible financial outcomes. I understand the weight of these decisions and am here to guide you toward a brighter future. Let’s navigate this journey together.

How I Do It

Simplify your daily divorce struggles by creating a plan and implementing financial strategies to get you to a settlement.

Who I Help

Clients with complex financials that are getting a divorce.

How You Benefit

Gain confidence and clarify around the splitting of assets with your soon-to-be-ex.

Olivia Summerhill

Going Through A Divorce?

If you do not know where to begin, contact me today.

I work discreetly with a select group of clients, enabling me to offer the highest level of personalized attention and efficient, timely support. I make sure you understand the items below before signing anything. I am on your side to keep you out of the dark. I often work with clients’ who want answers to questions before they head to an attorney.

Olivia Summerhill

Going Through A Divorce?

If you do not know where to begin, contact me today.

I work discreetly with a select group of clients, enabling me to offer the highest level of personalized attention and efficient, timely support. I make sure you understand the items below before signing anything. I am on your side to keep you out of the dark. I often work with clients’ who want answers to questions before they head to an attorney.

Let's work together

Identify what kind of lifestyle you want
Explore your future financial goals
Determine your children’s education and lifestyle goals
Understand the options when dividing property

Divorce and Finances

​Has fear of the finances held you back from getting a divorce?

Are you exhausted, scared, and paralyzed from moving forward when thinking about your financial future?

Did your spouse want a divorce seemingly out of the blue and you do not know where to turn?

My private divorce planning focuses on the specific needs of clients facing complex financial situations

Complimentary Introduction

I dedicate my time and provide each of my clients with high-level, personalized guidance and strategies, and I look forward to a conversation. All correspondence is confidential and I work with clients all over the world.

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Recommended Readings

Divorce, Simply Stated by Larry Sarezky

This top-selling book is a light-hearted and fun way to understand and begin the divorce process.

I Now Pronounce You Financially Fit: book by Pam Friedman

Pam is a colleague of mine and is an expert in the field. Her book dives into the financial aspect of divorce and has numerous helpful tips on how to protect yourself financially in divorce.

Money & Divorce: The Essential Roadmap to Mastering Financial Decisions: Vasileff, Lili

If you would like to prepare yourself for divorce, this is a great book for you to read and is written by my friend and expert in the divorce field.

The New Rules of Divorce by Jacqueline Newman

This is a recommended book to read if you want to learn from the top lawyer in the divorce field about how not to spend loads on lawyers.

The Divorce Hacker's Guide to Untying the Knot by Ann Grant

This short book will help you understand the intricacies of divorce and how to handle the emotions that go along with it.

Loving Your Children More Than You Hate Each Other: Powerful Tools for Navigating a High-Conflict Divorce by Lauren Bergman

This is a game-changer for any female wanting to do the hard work during divorce; as the book is full of insightful questions that lead to growth.

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