Black Walnut Perspectives

As summer begins to wind down across Northern Michigan, the pace starts to shift. Visitors head home, students return to school, and busy days on the water gradually give way to quieter routines.

Summer is in full swing across Northern Michigan. For many families, that means lake days, boat rides, time at the cottage, visits from kids and grandkids, and a calendar full of the people and places...

Affluent families often have several trusted professionals involved in their financial lives, including a financial advisor, CPA, estate planning attorney, insurance professional, and others. Each plays an important role, but the real value often comes...

As graduation season arrives across Northern Michigan, many families find themselves balancing pride, excitement, and a few very practical questions about what comes next. Whether a child or grandchild is finishing high school, college, or...

With the arrival of spring and the slow thaw taking hold across Northern Michigan, this time of year often brings a renewed sense of perspective. The change in season has a way of prompting bigger-picture...

As winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring start to show up across Northern Michigan, this time of year often brings a natural shift in perspective. Longer days, a little...

This time of year brings a lot of financial information into focus. Tax forms arrive, account values are reviewed, and we get a fuller picture of how decisions made over the past year played out....

January has a way of inviting reflection. A new year often brings resolutions and fresh intentions, but for many families, this season isn’t about drastic change. It’s about wanting fewer open questions, fewer second-guesses, and...

The holiday season is in full swing — a time for gathering, reconnecting, and reflecting on the people and traditions that matter most. For our team at Black Walnut Wealth Management, it’s also a moment...

As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded how grateful we are for the wonderful families we serve across Northern Michigan and beyond. Thank you for the trust you place in us to help guide your...