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Robert Dalie '16 C-Suite Advisor Since 2016

Managing Director | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Biography:

Robert Dalie is a Managing Director of Investments with The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”). He is in charge of wealth planning capabilities, one of the pillars the group is founded on.

Robert has been able to differentiate himself by combining a deep level of analytical planning expertise with a strong sense of client advocacy. This allows him to engage with a family on a deeper level of understanding and uncover the issues and concerns that keep them up at night. He takes special care to establish a “big-picture view” of a client’s overall goals, and develops planning strategies that often include the input of the client’s other trusted advisors, such as their CPAs, estate and business planning attorneys, trustees and banking professionals.

His specific expertise and experience lends itself well to entrepreneurs, senior executives, fiduciaries and founders that have recently experienced or are about to experience a life-changing financial event. This proficiency has allowed him to play an integral role within the core advisory teams that deal with these pre and post-liquidity events. Throughout these engagements he has developed a reputation for specialized work with sudden wealth from inheritance, divorce, stock sales, estate planning and closely held business sales.

Forbes, Barron’s, Research Magazine, and Los Angeles Magazine have recognized The Summa Group in their top annual advisor rankings for the quality and success of the practice, client retention and business growth.* Robert has been a central part of The Summa Group since its founding in 2003.

He is a member of the Los Angeles Financial Planning Association (FPA), and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He attended Pepperdine University where he also played water polo and graduated with BA in business administration and a BS in sports medicine. He is an Eagle Scout and currently sits on Oppenheimer’s Advisory Technology Committee. Robert resides in La Canada with his wife (whom he met at Pepperdine) and their four children.

Thought Leadership By Robert:

What Is Direct Indexing?

Unlike traditional index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), direct indexing allows investors to replicate...
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

7 Smart Strategies for Unlocking the Potential of Unused 529 Funds

In this article, we’ll discuss why you might have unused 529 funds and present several strategies to spend...
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

A New Era of Higher Education: The Need for Change

The increasing cost of tuition, a change in demand among prospective students, and a lack of work readiness...
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

How Private Company Employees Can Potentially Create Liquidity

Liquidate private stock and repay with an IPO.
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Navigating the Conflicted and Emotional Stages of Divorce through Thoughtful Planning

How skilled advisors collaborate to bring stability during uncertain times.
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Demystifying Opportunity Zones

Exploring private investments that stimulate economic growth and improve low-income areas.
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Modern Family Office

Innovative technology promotes the integration of outside financial advisers, improves communication, and...
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

The Past, Present, and Future of Planning

Demystifying wealth management as planning becomes ultra-personalized and financial technology disrupts old...
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Artificial Intelligence’s Potential Impact on the Investment Management Industry

Robert Dalie explores the pros and cons of AI’s growing role in the finances that run our lives
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Personal Health Is Your Most Valuable Asset

The benefits of private concierge medicine
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

Demystifying the Virtual Family Office

Identifying the keys to maximizing the effectiveness of a Virtual Family Office
By Robert Dalie | The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc