About Us
Oak Capital Private Wealth is an independent financial services firm based in Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area.
Our firm was founded in 2022, but the roots of our experience run deeper. Clay Elliott became a financial advisor in 2016 and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional in 2019. Our goal is to build a comprehensive financial plan based on your unique goals and circumstances. By implementing a tailored plan to help pursue your goals, we act as your financial co-pilot, giving you the strategy, education, and guidance to make the right decisions for your financial future.
Meet The Team
Principal
Clay Elliott
Clay Elliott is Owner, Principal, and Financial Advisor at Oak Capital Private Wealth, a financial services firm based in Port Allen, LA, dedicated to providing local financial advice held to the highest standards. Since becoming a financial advisor in 2016, Clay prides himself on working toward his clients’ best interests. He provides comprehensive financial planning and educates his clients to develop robust wealth management strategies to help them pursue their financial goals. He loves helping people pursue financial independence and strives to help them live out their financial plan successfully.
Clay holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Louisiana State University as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. Outside of work, Clay enjoys spending time with his wife, Claire, daughters – Corinne and Camille, playing tennis, fishing, and attending LSU sporting events. An active participant in his community, Clay is involved with The Emerge Foundation Center for Autism, the West Baton Rouge Chamber Board, Louisiana Chapter of the Financial Planning Association President, and a member of Port Allen Rotary Club. To learn more about Clay, connect with him on LinkedIn.
Chief Operating Officer, Financial Planner
Claire Elliott
Claire serves as the COO as well as a financial planner at Oak Capital Private Wealth. Claire helps run the day-to-day operations of the firm as they provide comprehensive financial planning and educate clients to develop robust wealth management strategies to help position them to pursue their financial goals.
Claire received her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Louisiana State University. She became a financial advisor in order to help more individuals and families make strategic decisions about their finances and long-term goals. When she’s not working, she enjoys quality time with her husband, Clay, and daughter, Camille, playing tennis, and attending LSU sporting events. She is also involved with The Emerge Foundation Center for Autism.
Client Service Associate
Lindsey Scott
Lindsey is the Client Service Associate at Oak Capital Private Wealth. Her journey to financial services was preceded by 16 years of dedicated service at a local law office in Baton Rouge, where she honed her organizational and client-centric skills.
Beyond the office, Lindsey’s life is a vibrant tapestry of interests and connections. She enjoys baking, nurturing her garden, and embarking on adventures with her husband and beloved dog, Harper. Family and friends hold a special place in her heart, and she thrives in their company, cherishing every moment spent together.
Lindsey’s commitment to her faith is reflected in her active role at her church, where she contributes to her community and strengthens her spiritual bonds. Her sociable nature ensures that she welcomes new connections with open arms, making her not only an asset at Oak Capital Private Wealth but also a warm and engaging presence in the lives of those around her.
Financial Services Intern
Maggie Hurdle
Maggie is currently studying at Louisiana State University, where she is majoring in finance. With her impressive academic record and passion for the world of finance, we are thrilled to have her on our team.
She is from Rosedale, LA where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for community values. She possesses a sharp analytical mind and a natural talent for problem-solving, which will be invaluable as she assists our team.
We are confident that Maggie’s skills and enthusiasm will make her an asset to our company during her time here, and we look forward to helping her grow both personally and professionally.
Marketing Manager
Amanda Laskey
Amanda serves as Oak Capital’s Marketing Manager, overseeing our social media and website operations while optimizing our marketing strategies. She holds a Master’s degree from Seton Hill University. Beyond her professional role, Amanda is a proud Army spouse who resides in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, Brandon, their two sons, Jackson and Harrison. In her free time, you will find Amanda at the ice hockey rink, enjoying time with her family in South Carolina, or taking in all of the magic that Walt Disney World has to offer.
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Business Support
As investment professionals, Oak Capital Private Wealth receives business support, including investment management, compliance, human resources, and more, through our Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), NewEdge Advisors. Learn more about NewEdge Advisors, our RIA Support Team.
Will Brand, CRCP®
Chief Compliance Officer
Ryan Geschke
Director of Investments
Erin Corbett
Director of Finance & Human Capital
Jenny Kurz
Marketing Coordinator
Lauren Lehman, CFA®, CFP®
Head of Portfolio Management
Arianna Rodriguez, CIMA®
Senior Portfolio Manager
Strategic Partners
LPL Financial is one of the leading financial services companies and the largest independent broker/dealer in the nation*. For more than four decades, the firm has served as an enabling partner, supporting financial advisors in their goals of growing their clients’ wealth. A chief objective of LPL Financial is to reduce the complexity of running a financial services practice so advisors can focus on what they do best – help their clients attain their financial goals and fulfill their dreams.
* As reported by Financial Planning magazine, 1996-2023, based on total revenue.