Est. 1987 — New York · Greenwich · Palm Beach

Wealth preserved
across generations

For nearly four decades, Oakwood Financial Partners has provided discreet, considered guidance to families who measure success not in quarters, but in generations.

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What We Do

A considered approach
to every dimension of wealth

01

Wealth Management

Bespoke portfolio construction built around your specific objectives. We favour diversified, risk-adjusted strategies that compound steadily rather than chase short-term performance.

02

Estate Planning

Structuring the seamless transfer of wealth across generations. We coordinate with your legal counsel to ensure your legacy reflects your intentions precisely.

03

Tax Strategy

Proactive, year-round tax planning that goes well beyond compliance. We identify opportunities to minimise liability while preserving flexibility across jurisdictions.

04

Retirement Planning

Defining what financial independence looks like on your terms. We model scenarios, stress-test assumptions, and build plans that adapt as your life evolves.

Our Philosophy

We believe patience
is the rarest asset


In an industry obsessed with the next quarter, we measure our decisions against decades. Our investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that disciplined capital allocation, paired with rigorous risk management, produces the most enduring results.

We do not pursue trends. We do not chase yields. We build portfolios the way one builds a house meant to stand for a hundred years — with care, with quality materials, and with an architect's eye for what endures.

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“The market rewards conviction far more generously than it rewards activity.”
  • i Capital preservation is the foundation upon which all growth is built
  • ii Diversification across asset classes, geographies, and time horizons
  • iii Alignment of interests — we invest alongside our clients
  • iv Transparent fee structures with no hidden costs or conflicts
  • v Relationships measured in decades, not transactions
By the Numbers

A record built on trust

These figures represent decades of disciplined stewardship and the enduring confidence of our client families.

$4.2B
Assets Under Management
37
Years of Continuous Operation
96%
Client Retention Rate
140+
Multi-Generational Families

Figures as of December 31, 2025. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Leadership

The partners behind
the practice

JWH

James W. Hargrove

Managing Partner

Three decades in institutional and private wealth management. Former Director of Fixed Income at Merrill Lynch. Yale School of Management, MBA.

CER

Catherine E. Redmond

Senior Partner, Estate Planning

Nationally recognised authority in multi-generational wealth transfer and philanthropic structuring. Former partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. Columbia Law, JD.

MKP

Michael K. Prescott

Partner, Investment Strategy

Twenty years building global macro and equity strategies for ultra-high-net-worth families. CFA Charterholder. Wharton School of Business, BS Economics.

A private conversation
is the best beginning

We accept a limited number of new client relationships each year. If our approach resonates, we would welcome the opportunity to learn about your family's objectives.

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Minimum relationship: $5M in investable assets