
GARRETT BACKUS
Research Assistant
garrett.backus@pencewealth.com
Garrett joined the Pence Investment Team in June 2025. Prior to joining Pence, he earned his degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from the University at Buffalo. During college, he interned at Citi in 2024, worked with a local financial planning and wealth management firm, and led the UB Venture Capital and Private Equity Group, a student-led organization.
He now supports the Investment Team at Pence, focusing on research and data analysis, and is working toward obtaining his licenses. Originally from upstate New York, Garrett enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and golf.