Who We Are

At 1.oak Financial, we don’t start with the numbers, we start with you. Our focus is on leading with your story, not products and impersonal portfolios. We take the time to understand your values, your vision for retirement, and what legacy truly means to you. Our process is deeply collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in care because financial planning isn’t just about wealth, it’s about how you want to live. With modern tools and a clear strategy, we help you build a future that is uniquely yours.

Our vision is a world where everyday people live in the most fulfilled, empowered, and soul-aligned way, not by chance, but by strategy rooted in their truth. Where educating each generation on finances is as common as teaching them to dream, because financial literacy is freedom, and your legacy is the future you create for others

1.oak Financial

What Sets Us Apart:

  • We listen first, then plan — your story shapes the strategy
  • Legacy is central, not an afterthought
  • You get a full team — not just a planner
  • The One of a Kind Financial Plan™ is tailored to you
  • We use modern tools to make the complex simple

About 1.oak Financial

Our mission is to disrupt the financial industry by serving those who don’t fit the mold. By honoring your full story, from where you started to where you’re headed, we use holistic tools and adaptive strategies to help you better understand your finances and develop a plan tailored to your unique goals.

At 1.oak Financial, our core values are more than just words — they are the guiding principles that shape every relationship, decision, and plan we create. These values reflect who we are, how we serve, and the standard we hold ourselves to each day.

Our Four Core Values

People First, Always.

We lead with empathy, not ego. Your story, your values, and your dreams shape every step of your plan — because we don’t serve portfolios, we serve people. Family, legacy, and emotional wellness come before profit, pressure, or performance.

Community Impact.

We are committed to a larger purpose. We use our resources to support growth and change in the communities around us.

Financial Fluency.

We teach in a way that connects to real life. Our goal is to provide clear, informed guidance to help you make confident decisions. We continuously improve our capabilities to better support your financial journey. Our team completes ongoing education to turn complex financial shifts into simple, smart strategies.

Learn the Rules, Rewrite the Game.

We’re flipping the script on financial planning. No jargon or gatekeeping. Just smarter tools, better conversations, and a values-driven approach that meets people where they are and moves them forward.

Meet Our Team

1.oak Financial is a modern financial services firm that helps everyday people turn their life stories into legacies, by meeting them with empathy, planning with care, and guiding them toward a life entirely their own. We love working with people who are ready to control and build a one-of-a-kind life together. Our team of professionals brings diverse perspectives to craft thoughtful strategies rooted in personal connection, because your future deserves more than formulas, it deserves people who truly see you.

Mike Milligan, CFP®

Mike Milligan, CFP®

CEO, Financial Planner
Kaitlan Costner

Kaitlan Costner

Chief Operating Officer
Kelsey Vollmer

Kelsey Vollmer

Senior Relationship Manager
Liz Mundey

Liz Mundey

Senior Client Services Manager
Katie Owen

Katie Owen

Chief of Staff
Marcus Washington

Marcus Washington

Sr. Financial Specialist
January Liddell

January Liddell

Sr. Financial Specialist
Qwayshawn Adams

Qwayshawn Adams

Marketing & Brand Manager
Josef Mehall

Josef Mehall

Wealth Manager
Scotty Liberatore

Scotty Liberatore

Legacy & Financial Specialist
Eric Picard

Eric Picard

Financial & Client Success Specialist
Michelle Costner

Michelle Costner

Financial Specialist
Natalia Torres

Natalia Torres

Operations Assistant & Impact Coordinator
Casey Hartman

Casey Hartman

Project Assistant
Stephen Harlow, ChFC®

Stephen Harlow, ChFC®

Financial Specialist & Wealth Manager
Christina Hill

Christina Hill

Client Services Specialist
Janelle Dunnigan

Janelle Dunnigan

Benefit Consultant

The Team Behind the Team

Vince Parker

Vince Parker

Marketing Assistant
Frances Badilles

Frances Badilles

Client Services Associate
Lea Ypil

Lea Ypil

Relationship Assistant
Diana Gonzales

Diana Gonzales

Relationship Assistant
Tanairy Pellot

Tanairy Pellot

Client Support

The Investment Team

Members of the Investment Team are licensed with Advisory Alpha, LLC, a SEC registered investment advisor.

Steve Osterink, Jr. CFA, CFP®, AIF®

Steve Osterink, Jr. CFA, CFP®, AIF®

Chief Investment Officer
Jon Lohr CFA, CFP®

Jon Lohr CFA, CFP®

Research Director
Nick Heinrich CFA, CFP®

Nick Heinrich CFA, CFP®

Financial Planning Director
Brian Kragt

Brian Kragt

Operations Director
Janine Osterink

Janine Osterink

Chief Compliance Officer
Mike Baker

Mike Baker

Technology Director

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