Partner and Certified Financial Planner™. BA Degree from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1992; MBA Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2000. Certificate in Financial Planning from the American College of Financial Services, 2006. Certified Financial Planner™ since 2008. Eric joined First Financial Advisors in 2001. He brings a strong background in economics, finance and business consulting to the First Financial Advisors team.