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Wealth
Management
Services

Coordinated Wealth Management

At Black Walnut Wealth Management, our purpose is to simplify your life by coordinating every aspect of your financial
life. From tax planning to investment management and retirement planning, we handle the details, freeing up your time
to spend as you choose—whether with family, friends, traveling, or pursuing your passions.

Reduce Your
Taxes

We consider tax implications in every decision to help minimize your tax liability and maximize savings.

Manage Your
Investments

We continuously monitor and adjust your investment portfolio to optimize returns and manage risk.

Simplify Your
Retirement

We manage the complexities of your finances, so you can enjoy your retirement.

Wealth Management Services

Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Management
Financial Strategy
Insurance Review
Estate Planning and Trust Services

Retirement Planning

As your wealth management partner, we’ll address your concerns about retirement, answer your questions, and provide guidance to help you feel confident about retiring.

Here’s what we do: 


  • Get your finances in order and avoid costly financial mistakes when it matters most. We’ll help you maximize Social Security benefits, minimize taxes, and prevent Medicare premium increases (IRMAA)
  • Create strategies for tax-efficient retirement savings and recommend and manage investment portfolios aligned with your ideal retirement lifestyle.
  • Provide optimal withdrawal strategies so your income lasts throughout retirement, adjusting your plan as needed based on life changes.

Tax Planning

We offer proactive tax strategies designed to safeguard your financial assets and reduce your tax burden, saving you money both now and in the future.

Here’s what we do:

  • Utilize advanced tax planning software to analyze your current tax situation, develop strategies to minimize liabilities, and proactively advise you on tax-efficient options.
  • Optimize contributions and distributions for tax benefits and plan for capital gains and losses to reduce tax impact.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and adjustments to tax strategies based on changes in tax laws or financial circumstances.

Investment Management

We professionally manage your investment portfolio so you don’t have to. We coordinate all of your investments with your CPA, attorney, and insurance professionals to take complete care of your financial well-being.

Here’s what we do:

  • Develop a globally diversified tax-efficient investment portfolio aligned with your financial picture.
  • Continually monitor and adjust your portfolio based on financial circumstances, while providing performance analysis updates.
  • Provide ongoing monitoring and adjustments to tax strategies based on changes in tax laws or financial circumstances.

Financial Strategy

Everyday financial choices in your personal life or business shouldn’t be made in a vacuum. We work with you to proactively identify and take advantage of financial opportunities.

Here’s what we do:

  • Organize your finances, avoid financial mistakes, and proactively plan for your future.
  • Develop a debt management strategy and provide guidance on tax-efficient savings and investment opportunities.
  • Continuously monitor and adjust your financial plan and investment strategies in response to life changes and shifts in your financial circumstances.

Insurance Review

Although you can't eliminate all risks, you can guard against financial losses and provide financial security to you and your loved ones. We review your insurance policies to shore up any gaps that can leave you exposed.

Here’s what we do:

  • Evaluate your current insurance policies for adequate coverage and determine if your policies are cost-effective.
  • Advise on the right amount of coverage and assist with the selection of insurance agents, providers, and policies.
  • Work with insurance professionals to review and update insurance policies to reflect changes in your life circumstances.

Estate Planning and Trust Services

Managing a trust can be overwhelming. We provide efficient, cost-effective professional services to ensure your wishes are clearly stated, well-organized, and regularly updated, maximizing the benefit to your loved ones.

Here’s what we do:

  • Advise on solutions to protect assets for your beneficiaries, helping to preserve and transfer your wealth efficiently.
  • Coordinate with the legal professionals drafting your essential estate documents and provide guidance on the management and distribution of assets, so your wishes are followed.
  • Provide guidance on minimizing estate taxes and developing strategies for charitable giving as part of your estate plan.

Financial advice from Black Walnut Wealth Management should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Black Walnut Wealth Management is not engaged in rendering professional legal or accounting services.

Take the Next Step

We're here to guide you through every aspect of your
financial life, offering a coordinated approach to help you
embark on your journey to financial confidence.

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13919 S W Bay Shore Drive,
Suite 104
Traverse City, MI 49684
Call us: 231.421.7711
Fax: 231.421.7760
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Black Walnut Wealth Management  is a fee-only firm that provides fiduciary investment services.  We are a  financial planning, financial services, and financial advisory firm that proudly serves Traverse City and the Northern Michigan area near you including Beulah, Cadillac, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Frankfort, Gaylord, Glen Arbor, Grand Traverse, Leland, Ludington, Manistee, Petoskey, Suttons Bay, Marquette and Iron Mountain.

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