Who We Are
Who We Serve
Who We Are
Michael Oak Advisors is an independent compensation consulting firm serving the mission-driven investment management community. We partner with leading institutional investors — including endowments, foundations, and pension funds — to design pay strategies that align people, purpose, and performance.
We combine institutional-grade rigor with the high-touch service of a boutique firm. Our advice is independent, unconflicted, and rooted in data and deep industry experience.
Clients rely on us for more than technical solutions — they turn to us for strategic insight and candid counsel that strengthens governance, elevates talent, and builds enduring investment organizations.
What We Do
Who We Serve
Who We Are
Michael Oak Advisors provides comprehensive compensation consulting services to boards and senior management at the world's leading institutional investors. Services we provide include:
- Board Advisory
- Executive Compensation
- Annual and Long-term Incentive Plan Design
- Pay for Performance
- Compensation Philosophy
- Peer Group Development
- Compensation Benchmarking
- Salary Banding / Job Architecture
- Incentive Calculation / Audit
- Intermediate Sanctions / Reasonableness Reviews
We believe human capital is your most valuable asset. In a complex investment environment, it’s your people — their focus, integrity, and drive — who shape long-term success. At Michael Oak Advisors, we bring an independent perspective, offer tailored solutions, and speak with candid insight. Our approach is grounded in the belief that performance isn’t measured by returns alone, but by the strength, alignment, and resilience of the team that delivers them.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
We partner with mission-driven investment organizations to design impactful compensation programs. Our clients include:
- Endowments & Foundations
- Public Funds
- Corporate Plan Sponsors
- Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Family Offices
- Impact Investors
- Health Care Funds
- OCIOs