Michael Phillips Black Wealth Management is a financial planning association comprised of Michael Black and his professional staff, along with a network of independent financial associates, including attorneys, accountants, private money managers, security analysts, various insurance companies and others. Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC is a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Michael is a Professional Certified Financial Planner™ and holds membership in the Financial Planning Association. Michael is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ and a member of the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts. Additionally, he has earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies®, the standards-setting body for Fi360.
Our Firm is not affiliated with any specific investment products, allowing us to offer a broad perspective on the investment options available. We work with a wide range of clients and tailor recommendations based on each client’s individual financial circumstances, objectives, and risk tolerance.
Michael Black graduated from the University of Arizona, where he majored in both Accounting and Finance.
He began his career in 1980 in the public accounting field specializing in tax planning for both individuals and businesses. He has since redirected his practice to encompass comprehensive financial planning. As a professional financial planner, he holds licenses in both life and health insurance in addition to his securities’ registrations.
Michael has authored articles and commentary within the financial planning industry and has been a featured speaker on local and national radio and television financial programs, including The Financial Advisors and Nightly Business Report on PBS, as well as appearances on local television networks. He has been invited to speak to industry professionals and the investing public on various financial topics. Michael has also provided educational or consulting services to financial institutions, including Morningstar, Nationwide Provident, Protective Life, and others.
Michael is married to Eileen and has 4 children, and 2 grandchildren. He is an avid boater and has worked as a delivery captain, delivering small yachts transatlantically, throughout the eastern seaboard and the Mediterranean.