About Oakwood Financial Partners
Financial advocacy built on integrity, education, and respect for the people we serve.
Our Mission
To provide people with ethical, compliant, and accessible financial solutions that empower them to resolve debt, rebuild stability, and move forward with confidence.
Our Vision
To become the nation's most trusted financial advocacy platform — combining professional rigor, modern technology, and client-first values to protect people inside an increasingly complex financial world.
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision we make and every client we serve.
Integrity before profit
We prioritize your best interests over transactions or commissions.
Clarity over confusion
Complex financial situations explained in plain language you can understand.
People over systems
You are not a case number. You are a person deserving respect and attention.
Education as empowerment
Knowledge is the foundation of lasting financial freedom and independence.
Confidentiality and respect
Your privacy is protected with institutional-grade discretion.
Meet the Founder
Shant Cimenian
Founder & CEO
Shant Cimenian brings extensive experience in financial services, having spent years helping individuals and families navigate debt, credit, and financial planning. His background includes managing complex financial solutions and creating systems that simplify financial challenges, ensuring clients can take control of their money with confidence.
Shant was inspired to start Oakwood Financial Partners by a desire to provide honest, practical guidance in a space where many feel overwhelmed or unheard. He recognized the need for a financial partner who not only offers expertise but also listens, understands, and tailors solutions to each person's unique situation.
As the founder, Shant combines his qualifications, hands-on experience, and deep understanding of financial systems to guide clients toward real results. His approach is client-focused, transparent, and educational—empowering people to make informed decisions and regain control of their financial lives.
Beyond his professional work, Shant brings a personal touch to Oakwood. He is committed to treating every client with respect, empathy, and encouragement, seeing their success as a reflection of the firm's mission. His goal is simple: to create a trusted partnership that helps people achieve financial stability, clarity, and long-term success.
"People deserve better than fear, confusion, and financial silence. At Oakwood, we exist to protect and empower—never to pressure."
— Shant Cimenian