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. Service we provide include:
Board Advisory
Executive Compensation
Incentive Plan Design
Pay for Performance
Compensation Philosophy
Peer Group Development
Compensation Benchmarking
Salary Banding / Job Architecture
Incentive Calculation / Audit
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. That’s why our approach is grounded in clarity, candor, and care: because performance is measured not just in returns, but in the strength of the team behind 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
Family Offices
Impact Investors
Health Care Funds
OCIOs
