Eric is the Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Black Walnut Wealth Management. He is a Certified Financial Planner® professional and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®. Eric brings over 20 years' experience working with high net-worth individuals and families, helping them achieve their goals of protecting and growing their wealth for retirement and for generations to come. Because Eric is a CFP® professional, he adheres to the high ethical standards and engages in at least 30 hours of approved continuing education in the financial industry each year.Eric is passionate about financial management and made his first investment at the age of 14. By reading the Wall Street Journal, and studying financial publications and investment papers, he became knowledgeable in the financial markets. His interest continued through high school and college where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Hillsdale College. In 1994 Eric received job offers from companies in the big cities of Detroit and Chicago but chose instead to start his financial management career in Traverse City. He has a uniquely diverse background in financial and investment management bringing to you his collective experiences of handling wealth at a regional brokerage firm, national bank, and an accounting firm. Eventually, he followed his dream and formed his own firm, Black Walnut Wealth Management, in order to provide independent coordinated solutions for clients without the conflicts typically found at financial firms. Eric is a trusted financial planner and fiduciary investment advisor—grateful for all the wonderful clients who have put their trust in him over the years.As a native of the area, Eric enjoys all that Northern Michigan offers including hiking, biking, skiing, volleyball, and boating. He is passionate about spending time with his family and maintaining a balanced life. Eric and his wife, Jodi, have two children and live in Traverse City.To learn more about Eric and Black Walnut Wealth Management, please visit https://blackwalnutwm.com/---All Investment advisory services are offered through Dynamic Wealth Advisors.
Listed skills include Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Financial Advisory, Investment Management, and 2 others.