Eric Bartel graduated in 2004 with degrees in finance and insurance and risk management.
СAPPI chose to double major in finance and risk management because I thought I wanted to be a sports agent,СAPP he said. СAPPI wanted to learn how to make money and manage risk.СAPP
With a passion for sports, Eric found UL Lafayette to be the best choice.
СAPPI chose UL Lafayette because I always wanted to play Division 1 college football where my dad coached,СAPP he said. СAPPHe was hired at USL (which is now UL Lafayette) in the spring of 1999 СAPP I started college that fall.СAPP
EricСAPPs focus on football didnСAPPt keep him from engaging in other aspects of campus life.
СAPPI played football at UL Lafayette, served as College of Business President in Student Government Association, and I enjoyed working on the ,СAPP he said. СAPPBeing a part of those teams created many friendships and opened my eyes to so much diversity.СAPP
СAPPUL Lafayette is a wonderful university in a wonderful town where I made a bunch of wonderful memories,СAPP he said. СAPPThereСAPPs nothing in the world like a RaginСAPP Cajun, and IСAPPm proud to be one.СAPP
After his time at UL Lafayette, Eric earned his masterСAPPs degree in sports business and finance. While still in school, he interned with the Houston Texans, the New York Jets, and an NFL sports agent. After graduating, his plans changed a little.
СAPPI decided the better career fit for me and my family long term was in financial planning,СAPP he said. СAPPI started my career as a captive agent at AXA Advisors then went independent after one year.СAPP
Eric now spends his time between his financial planning firm, coaching his kidsСAPP sports teams, and taking care of his family. EricСAPPs daughter, Annabelle Grace, was diagnosed with bone cancer in December, but with the help of her family, friends, and community, she is staying .
Even though 2020 was a challenging year, EricСAPPs plan is СAPPto serve well, continue to lead well, and see the good through the bad.СAPP
