About Michael Phillips Black Wealth Management

About Us

Boutique Guidance, Built Around You

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Michael Phillips Black Wealth Management is an investment firm offering fiduciary services built for clients who want clear guidance, direct access, and a plan that holds together through life’s changes. With over 40 years of experience, we help individuals, families, retirees, business owners, and clients navigating divorce make informed decisions with clarity, confidence, structure, and steady follow-through.

Active Management Aligned With Your Life

We don’t set a portfolio and walk away. Using institutional-grade risk assessment and ongoing monitoring, we make adjustments as your life and market conditions change, so your investments stay connected to your goals and today’s market reality, not yesterday’s assumptions.

Direct Advisor Access, Not a Call Queue

As a boutique firm, we don’t hand clients off. You work directly with your advisor and can expect timely communication, thoughtful follow-through, and attention tailored to your life. It’s a personal experience designed for people who value access, continuity, and personalized engagement.

Know The Why Behind Every Move

Complexity doesn’t help anyone. Our approach is built on education and communication, so we explain how strategies work, what each dollar is doing, and the trade-offs behind every choice. We communicate proactively so you stay informed and prepared, with clear options, next steps, and the “why” behind every recommendation.

Meet Your Fiduciary Wealth Management Team

Michael P. Black, CFP®, CDFA®, AIF®

Professional Financial Planner

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Julie Berry

Accounts Manager

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Libby Johnson

Marketing/Administrative Assistant

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Open The Doors To Security And Clarity

If you’re looking for an advisor who explains your options, stays engaged, and helps you navigate complex decisions with clarity, we’d love to learn more about you, your goals and challenges, and how we can be of service.

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A Better Experience Comes From How We Work

Our values shape how we show up for clients every day, from how we communicate and educate, to how we manage portfolios and support decisions. They guide our relationships, our process, and the level of care you can expect at every stage.

Active, Integrated Management

We consistently and proactively steer investments with institutional-grade risk assessment and modeling tools and make ongoing adjustments so your portfolio reflects your goals and market reality.

Clarity Through Communication

We instill confidence in the midst of complexity. We explain how plans work—what each dollar is doing and the trade-offs. Our clients know their options, next steps, and the “why” behind every recommendation we make.

Personal, Boutique Experience

Our clients meet directly with their advisor who’s invested in their stories, dreams, and goals—they can expect fast responses, meaningful engagement, and more attention tailored to their unique lives.

Caring And Client-Centric

We’re committed to creating a safe place to talk and share. We show up in the hard moments, coordinate with clients’ attorneys and CPAs, and advocate for their best interests—always.

Specialized Credentials For High-Stakes Decisions

Our highly-credentialed team is here to serve you. These credentials reflect ongoing education, time spent on specialized training, and a commitment to do our best in serving you.