Protect Wealth Academy & Eckard Enterprises

Directly Own Energy Assets that Pay Every Single Month

Monthly royalties, favorable tax treatment, and hedging against inflation are just a few of the advantages of becoming an energy owner.

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Over the past five years, Eckard has reshaped the way people think about energy investing.

Eckard’s long history in the oil and gas industry has allowed us to take advantage of a market that was sorely lacking in expertise, trustworthiness, and transparency. We aren’t just an investment firm offering the next “deal” to whoever is trying to make a quick buck. We’re a family-owned energy company that is passionate about our industry and bringing unrivaled ownership opportunities to qualified investors.

A proven track record with 40 years in the industry.
An in-house team of geologists, engineers, and landmen evaluating everything we buy.
Investing alongside our clients in every deal we offer.

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Opportunities We Offer

Eckard specializes in two distinct oil and gas investment opportunities: cash flowing mineral rights and working interest in oil and gas wells. The tax advantages available through mineral rights and working interest investments can potentially offset significant portions of your clients’ ordinary income, making these investments particularly attractive for those in higher tax brackets.

Mineral Rights (Royalty Interest)

Structure

Ownership of the minerals beneath the surface without operational responsibility. Investors receive royalty payments based on production from their acreage.

Tax Benefits

15% Depletion Allowance: Investors can deduct 15% of gross income from the property, potentially indefinitely, even after recovering the initial investment.
Passive Income Treatment: Royalty income is generally treated as passive, which can offset other passive losses.

Ideal For

Clients seeking passive income with minimal involvement, those looking for long-term cash flow, and investors who prefer lower risk exposure. Mineral rights can also be owned in a self-directed IRA to grow tax free, or acquired via a 1031 exchange to diversify while deferring capital gains taxes.

Key Advantages

No operational liability, no capital calls for drilling or maintenance, steady income stream potential, and simpler tax reporting than working interests.

Working Interest

Structure

Direct participation in drilling and production operations. Investors share in costs and revenues proportional to their ownership percentage.

Tax Benefits

Intangible Drilling Costs (IDC): 65-80% of drilling costs are typically deductible in year one as IDC expenses.
Tangible Equipment Costs: The remaining 20-35% can be depreciated over seven years.
Depletion Allowance: 15% deduction on gross income from production.
Active Income Offset: These deductions can offset ordinary income, making them particularly valuable for high earners.

Ideal For

Clients with significant ordinary income seeking aggressive tax deductions, business owners needing immediate write-offs, and accredited investors comfortable with higher risk/reward profiles.

Key Advantages

Immediate and substantial tax deductions, potential for significant returns if wells produce, ability to offset W-2 and business income, and participation in operational upside.