Michael Bacani
Senior Wealth Manager,
Eckard Enterprises
Michael Bacani is a Senior Wealth Manager at Eckard Enterprises specializing in direct U.S. energy investments for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Over the past four years, he has helped place more than $100 million into mineral rights and working interest programs.
Michael works with accredited investors to implement tax-efficient strategies—including 1031 exchanges, Roth conversions, and income-producing energy investments—designed to generate cash flow, preserve capital, and build generational wealth. He regularly hosts webinars, live events, and market updates to help investors better understand alternative assets.
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Want to hear more? Check out these videos where Michael discusses tax strategies, Roth conversions, and more.
Michael and Ramez from the IRA Club explore how self-directed IRAs empower investors to take control of their financial future. The discussion highlights legitimate tax-code strategies utilized by accredited investors and the roles of appraisers and CPA strategists in execution.
Michael and expert guest Joanna break down the practical steps required to execute a Roth conversion using alternative assets. The discussion focuses on timing valuations, working with custodians, and coordinating with trusted professionals to streamline the process.
Roth Conversion
Webinar – pt 3
This discussion highlights the importance of multi-party coordination when executing a Roth conversion using alternative assets. Successful execution relies on keeping custodians, CPAs, appraisers, and our team aligned throughout the process.
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
Tax Benefits
Direct Ownership
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.
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Explore the opportunities and complexities of oil and gas investing with this comprehensive guide designed for individual investors. You’ll learn how mineral rights and working interest investments work, the potential returns and tax benefits they may offer, the risks involved, and the key factors to consider before committing capital. With this guide, gain the knowledge needed to evaluate opportunities and make informed investment decisions aligned with your goals.
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.
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