Backman Wealth Management
Eric Allen Backman
Wealth Management Advisor|CFP®, RICP®
Get to know me
Eric was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where he continues to reside with his lovely wife Carrie and their four beautiful children: Michael (8), Anne (6), Helen (3), and Mary Rose (1.5).
As active members of the close-knit community, Eric and his family actively attend and are members of St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe. Eric has a deep commitment to his faith which extends through various areas of daily life, including his professional endeavors. Drawing strong themes of Christ’s humility and service, Eric infuses his wealth management business with a faith-based perspective, dedicated to providing his clients with not only financial guidance but also a sense of trust and integrity.
Eric embarked on his journey in the financial world in 2006 when he founded his own wealth management business. Recognizing the importance of maintaining industry knowledge and best practices, he dedicated himself to furthering his education and obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) certification.
Eric's has an unwavering dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. Both personally and professionally, he seeks to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those around him, leaving a legacy that reflects his deep-rooted beliefs and values.
Here are our areas of expertise
Wealth Management
Charitable Planning
Estate Planning
Financial Planning
Tax-Efficient Strategies
Retirement Planning & Income Strategies
Investment Planning & Strategies
Insurance Protection Strategies
Serving those in our community
In addition to his professional commitments, Eric is deeply involved and driven by his faith and desire to serve others, Eric volunteers his time and expertise to help Catholic nonprofit organizations streamline their financial systems. In the past, he has collaborated closely with Gianna House, a prominent organization, and even served on their board.
Eric passionately advocates for classical education and its integration into more school systems across the country. Chesterton Academy provides a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
Here are some of the organizations we also serve and partner with:
Gianna House
Gianna House's mission is to provide support through education and life skills programming to young, pregnant women and mothers who are at-risk or lack safe housing to transition them to independence.
Chesterton Academy
Chesterton Academy, a high school providing a classical education with English Catholic convert and writer G.K. Chesterton as its patron, in Edina, Minnesota. Now, there are 27 schools in operation in the United States and Canada, a sister school in Italy, and nearly a dozen slated to open in the next two years. The schools utilizes a classical curriculum, combining a broad liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
Hart Fund - Haiti and Africa Relief
Our organization, founded in 2009, by concerned members of the Christian Faith and Fr. Muma have been reaching out to the poor and downtrodden of Haiti and Africa with hopes that we can alleviate some of their pain and suffering and bring the light of Jesus to their communities. We are dedicated to medical and humanitarian aid. Our Mission: In the Catholic tradition, providing spiritual, medical and humanitarian aid as we walk in fellowship with Haitians and Africans, in Jesus's name.
Pregnancy Aid Detroit
Pregnancy Aid Detroit is a nonprofit, Christian organization that upholds the sanctity of human life by advocating for the lives of mothers and their unborn children, and by offering emotional and material support, as well as education to promote healthy lifestyles.
