Celebrating 20 years of exceptional client service in 2013.
Welcome to Oak Partners, Inc. where we strive to be your most trusted advisor through our professional knowledge, our integrity and our total commitment to service.
At Oak Partners, we provide comprehensive investment consulting services with the goal of increasing our clients’ wealth and protecting their financial future through professional guidance and a personalized investment strategy. We believe that investing in today’s markets requires discipline, knowledge, and professional experience, and our clients trust us to deliver prudent advice and help maximize their returns.
Our site is designed to educate you about the basics of financial planning, give you insight into our investing philosophy and unique methods, and to provide easy access to market performance data. We hope that you will find these resources useful and will visit often.
Helpful Content
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation—and expect short-term interest rates may increase—TIPS could be worth considering.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.