David Bruchhaus

Senior Wealth Manager, Eckard Enterprises

With over a decade’s worth of experience and just over $100M in capital raised, David Bruchhaus is recognized for his preeminent expertise in the oil and gas sector. His professional career started as an oil and gas landman, where he developed a strong foundation in managing resources and understanding market dynamics. Driven by a desire to assist families in building and preserving their wealth, David transitioned into the financial sector with a specialized focus on energy investments. His blend of hands-on experience and financial acumen have positioned him as a key player in guiding both individuals and organizations towards successful direct ownership of oil and gas assets.

What Can Eckard Do for Qualified Investors?

Mineral rights, working interest, and other oil & gas assets can be fantastic ways to supplement W-2 income for high income earners. Assets in this space offer additional income streams, tax benefits, diversification, hedging against inflation, and more.

Monthly Royalties

  • Monthly royalty payments derived from the sale of oil & gas produced.
  • Royalties are paid by billion-dollar exploration companies.
  • No liabilities or cash calls, just 12 checks a year and a 1099.
  • Consistent monthly royalties without the hassle and liabilities associated with traditional real estate ownership.

Tax Benefits

  • Working interest offers several significant tax benefits.
  • Intangible drilling costs (65-80% of total drilling cost) are 100% deductible in the year incurred.
  • Tangible costs, which are related to equipment and materials with salvageable value, are depreciated over 5-7 years based on the asset’s useful lifespan.

Direct Ownership

  • Mineral rights are considered real property and are owned in perpetuity.
  • Eligible for 1031 tax exchanges, allowing movement from one asset class to another while deferring capital gains taxes.
  • Powerful tool to diversify from traditional real estate into mineral rights.

Benefits of Owning Mineral Rights

Mineral rights, working interest, and other oil & gas assets can be fantastic ways to supplement W-2 income for high income earners. Assets in this space offer additional income streams, tax benefits, diversification, hedging against inflation, and more.
REAL PROPERTY

Having mineral rights is ownership of real property, like real estate, and they are owned in perpetuity.

NO DRILLING COST

Mineral rights owners pay ZERO expenses and take ZERO drilling liability in regard to drilling operations.

PAID FIRST

Mineral rights owners are royalty owners and are paid first, before anyone else in the oil & gas chain of payment.

MONTHLY CHECKS

Royalties from the sale of oil and gas are distributed monthly to mineral rights owners. Twelve checks a year and a 1099.

BOOKED RESERVES

Mineral rights owners are paid for every zone or reservoir that exists within their defined mineral boundary.

MULTIPLE WELLS

Modern technology has lowered drilling risk and increased production.

What sets Eckard apart from the rest?

Eckard Enterprises, LLC, is a family-owned and operated oil and gas company, specializing in mineral rights and other royalty generating assets in the U.S. energy industry. Eckard believes tangible assets such as minerals can provide opportunities for qualified individuals to directly own one of the most secure and long-term income generating assets available. The Eckard Team is tirelessly committed to identifying, acquiring, developing, and maturing tangible assets exclusively for our valued clients.

We’re driven to help our clients become as educated as possible, providing resources to inform on all aspects of energy asset ownership.

It all began with one man’s commitment to a brighter energy-focused future. Since 1985, Troy W. Eckard has dedicated his entire career to the U.S. energy industry, giving him a wealth of knowledge and expertise for qualified individuals who seek direct ownership of oil & gas assets.

Eckard Proudly Offers…

Expertise

With 40 years of experience in the oil and gas space, Eckard knows the ups and downs of this industry. We love this industry and pride ourselves on our knowledge. We use our considerable knowledge to identify and capitalize on opportunities where we feel we are maximizing long-term value and growth.

Transparency

Eckard provides educational resources, detailed performance records, up-to-date monitoring of assets, and full access to our staff and management. We want to ensure that our investors receive the same level of education, information, and access that we would expect and require from any investment we make.

Knowledge

Eckard has built a team of oil and gas experts, geologists, engineers, accountants, and more that are highly equipped to locate and manage oil and gas assets. We are not just an investment firm. We have a full team of oil & gas professionals that help guide our strategic decisions for ourselves and our partners.

Recent Eckard Webinars

Want to hear more? Check out these recent webinars we’ve been featured on.

Directed IRA Webinar

with Troy W. Eckard

Capital Hacking Webinar

with Troy W. Eckard

TaxSmart REI Webinar

with Troy W. Eckard

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