Meet Eric Boyum
AAMS®, CKA® | Financial Advisor
Eric’s journey in the financial industry began in 2007, right before the Great Recession turned the world upside down. It was a challenging time, but one he now looks back on with gratitude. “It was an honor and a privilege to help guide people through such an emotional and uncertain season,” Eric reflects. That experience taught him the importance of steady guidance and the profound impact a trusted advisor can have on someone’s life.
In 2013, Eric took a leap of faith, stepping out on his own to create Fortify Financial Services. The practice grew steadily, but something was missing. “After five years, I found myself asking, ‘Is this really what I’m meant to do? Am I using my business for God’s glory?’” These questions lingered until Eric felt a nudge he couldn’t ignore: “The opposite of more is enough.” That realization became a turning point, shaping the next chapter of his life.
In 2019, Eric began studying to become a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) through the Ron Blue Institute and Indiana Wesleyan University. By 2020, he earned the certification, becoming one of the first CKAs in Idaho and the very first in the Boise metro area. This milestone marked a new beginning, one where his faith and his work could fully align. Then, in 2023, Eric joined Inspire Advisors, a firm dedicated to Biblical Responsible Investing (BRI). “If I teach good stewardship, then I need to practice it myself,” he explains. “Partnering with Inspire Advisors allows me to do just that.”
Eric approaches financial advising with a personal touch, focusing on what truly matters to each client. He starts every conversation with a simple but powerful question: “What is important about money to you?” For many, it’s the first time they’ve been asked to think beyond dollars and cents. This question helps Eric build financial plans that reflect his clients’ deepest values, focusing on key areas like preserving wealth, reducing taxes, preparing heirs, estate planning, and giving back to causes they care about.
Eric often shares wisdom he’s picked up over the years: “We all go to the school of life, but some of us pay more tuition than others. My job is to help people avoid paying more than they have to.” He knows the financial world can be overwhelming, and he’s passionate about walking alongside his clients, not just as an advisor, but as a guide and a friend.
For Eric, it’s never been about the products or the markets—both of which are beyond his control. Instead, his focus is on people: understanding their goals, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. “I don’t control the market,” he says, “but I do have the privilege of helping people make the most of what they’ve been entrusted with.”
Eric’s mission is to help others become faithful stewards of their resources, equipping them to live purposeful, fulfilling lives while leaving a legacy that reflects their values. For him, it’s not just a career—it’s a calling.
