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, daughters – Corinne and Camille, playing tennis, and attending LSU sporting events. She is also involved with The Emerge Foundation Center for Autism.

Strategic Assistant

Maggie Hurdle

Maggie graduated from Louisiana State University in December 2024 with a degree in finance and is now working with Oak Capital Private Wealth full-time.

She is from Rosedale, LA, where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for community values. Maggie has a sharp analytical mind and a knack for problem-solving, which helps her contribute effectively to our team. Some of her hobbies include going to her family’s camp in Grand Isle, traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

This year, Maggie is starting her license program to become a financial advisor. We appreciate her enthusiasm and look forward to her continued contributions.

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.

Get Started

Take the first step toward a more confident retirement.

Schedule a complimentary discovery call to talk about your current financial picture, your long-term retirement goals, and ask initial questions.

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.

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.