Oak Hill Financial

What Oak Hill Financial does

Oak Hill Financial is a Toronto-based financial services and advisory firm founded in 2014 that operates three interconnected service lines: investor relations advisory for public and private companies, capital markets advisory covering M&A, restructuring, go-public, and marketed follow-on transactions, and asset management distribution for institutional managers seeking access to the Canadian CIRO retail brokerage network. The firm serves companies ranging from $10M to $6B in market capitalization across technology, media, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, and resources, alongside globally recognized asset managers (iCapital/AQR, NexPoint Advisors, UBS Asset Management) whose alternative and traditional funds it places through Canadian retail brokers.

The firm's core operating technology is a proprietary database covering 10,000+ CIRO retail brokers in Canada and 300+ North American micro- and small-cap funds, combined with a proprietary communication process for positioning companies and products inside that broker network. This database and process underpin bespoke national roadshows, investor targeting, and engagement reporting. The firm does not disclose any AI, machine learning, or software platform beyond this CRM-style asset. Recent client engagements (Blue Jay Gold, GR Silver Mining, Buffalo Potash, RESAAS) indicate the IR pipeline remains weighted toward resource issuers but is diversifying into adjacent verticals.

Revenue is generated through professional services retainers (observed standard rate of $12,000 CAD/month for investor relations engagements with 3–6 month initial terms), project-based capital markets advisory fees, and recurring distribution economics from third-party marketing agreements with asset managers. The firm is privately held, employs 11–50 people, and is led by Managing Partner Marc Raffoul alongside partners including Damir Gunja, with senior team members Paul Bilenki, Roger de Lambert, and Marko Tesanovic. No external funding, M&A, or institutional ownership has been disclosed.

Name

Oak Hill Financial

Legal name

Oak Hill Financial Inc.

Website

https://oakhillfinancial.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oak Hill Financial is a Toronto-based financial advisory firm, founded in 2014, providing investor relations, capital markets advisory, and asset management distribution services. It serves small- and mid-cap public and private companies and institutional asset managers through a proprietary database covering 10,000+ Canadian CIRO retail brokers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investor Relations and Capital Markets Advisory

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC), Investor Education, Research & Portfolio Analytics Services (Retail) (FSAAAAAO), Independent Broker-Dealers (Retail Network) (FSAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Investor relations services
• Asset management distribution
• Capital markets advisory
• Retail brokerage marketing
• Go-public advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Investor Relations Advisory Services: Oak Hill Financial provides investor relations advisory services to public and private companies, typically charging monthly retainer fees. Engagements observed in client announcements show standard fees of $12,000/month for investor relations programs, usually structured with initial terms of 3 to 6 months.
2. Capital Markets Advisory Services: Strategic advisory services for boards of directors and management teams covering restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and go-public advisory, typically charged as project-based or retainer engagements.
3. Asset Management Distribution Services: Third-party marketing and distribution services for asset managers seeking access to the Canadian CIRO retail brokerage market. Revenue is generated through distribution fees from asset management partners including iCapital Canada, NexPoint Advisors, and UBS Asset Management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Oak Hill Financial is a Canadian financial services firm that provides investor relations advisory, capital markets advisory, and asset management distribution services. The firm partners with global institutional asset managers to distribute alternative and traditional funds through the Canadian CIRO retail brokerage network, and advises public and private companies (ranging from $10M to $6B in market capitalization) on investor relations, roadshows, M&A, restructuring, and go-public transactions, leveraging a proprietary database covering 10,000+ Canadian CIRO retail brokers and 300+ North American funds.

Product overview

Oak Hill Financial is a Canadian financial services firm offering three interconnected service lines: Asset Management (third-party marketing and distribution for asset managers accessing CIRO retail brokerage networks), Capital Markets Services (strategic advisory including M&A, restructuring, go-public, and follow-on offerings), and Investor Relations (roadshows, investor targeting, and engagement reporting). The firm distributes alternative and traditional funds including iCapital AQR Apex, Oak Hill NexPoint Global Merger Arbitrage Fund, and UBS funds through its CIRO retail network access. Founded in 2014, the company has marketed companies ranging from $10M to $6B market capitalization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered standard and core.

• Blue Jay Gold Corp.standardGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Oak Hill Financial was retained by Blue Jay Gold Corp. (TSXV: JAY) to provide investor relations and capital markets advisory services effective June 5, 2026. The engagement carries a monthly advisory fee of $12,000 under a three-month initial term, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. This is an arm's length arrangement.
• RESAAS Services Inc.standardGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 March 2026Oak Hill Financial was engaged as RESAAS's investor relations and advisory firm effective March 6, 2026. Oak Hill is developing and implementing a comprehensive capital markets program to enhance RESAAS's visibility within the investment community, improve communication with current and potential investors, and support RESAAS's stated growth strategy and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
• GR Silver Mining Ltd.standardGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2026Oak Hill Financial entered a four-month investor relations contract with GR Silver Mining Ltd. at $12,000/month, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The engagement supports GR Silver Mining's investor relations program alongside its participation in the PDAC 2026 Convention and Red Cloud Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase.
• Buffalo Potash CorporationstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 February 2026Oak Hill Financial entered a six-month investor relations agreement with Buffalo Potash Corporation commencing February 23, 2026, at a monthly cost of $12,000. The engagement supports Buffalo Potash's communication strategy for its flagship Disley Project and modular Horizontal Line Drive solution mining strategy.
• iCapital Canada / AQR Capital ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOak Hill Financial provides third-party marketing and distribution services for iCapital Canada's AQR Capital Management products, including the iCapital AQR Apex multistrategy fund and Canadian Access Fund, targeting the Canadian CIRO retail brokerage market.
• NexPoint Advisors / Oak Hill Asset ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOak Hill Financial distributes the Oak Hill NexPoint Global Merger Arbitrage Fund through its CIRO retail brokerage network, providing alternative strategy access to Canadian retail investors.
• UBS Asset Management (Canada) / UBS O'ConnorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOak Hill Financial distributes UBS (Canada) Global Merger Arbitrage Fund and UBS Global Asset Management Real Estate Fund through the Canadian retail brokerage network, offering institutional-quality alternative and real estate strategies to retail investors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Haywood Securities: Canadian investment dealer focused on resource and growth-company sectors, providing capital markets, sales, and research. Overlaps with Oak Hill on resource-sector IR clients and go-public / follow-on advisory work for junior issuers.
• Renmark Financial Communications: Canadian investor relations firm providing IR programs, roadshows, and capital markets communications for public companies. Comparable to Oak Hill's Investor Relations and capital markets communications service line, with a similar boutique positioning.
• Cormark Securities: Canadian investment bank providing equity research, sales, trading, and investment banking. Comparable to Oak Hill's capital markets advisory and IR targeting capabilities for Canadian growth-company issuers.
• Echelon Wealth Partners: Canadian independent capital markets firm providing investment banking, institutional sales, and trading. Comparable to Oak Hill's capital markets advisory arm in M&A, go-public, and follow-on advisory for Canadian small/mid-cap issuers.
• Listed Capital: Toronto-based IR and capital markets advisory firm focused on Canadian small- and mid-cap listed companies. Closely comparable to Oak Hill on client profile (TSX/TSXV issuers) and service mix (IR programs, roadshows, capital advisory).
• Hybrid Financial: Canadian IR and capital markets advisory firm offering IR services, investor targeting, and strategic communications. Direct overlap with Oak Hill's IR targeting and roadshow capabilities, including the same retail-broker distribution model.
• Beacon Securities: Canadian independent investment bank with capital markets, sales, trading, and research operations. Comparable to Oak Hill's capital markets and IR advisory for Canadian small/mid-cap and resource-sector issuers.
• NATIONAL Equicom: Canadian IR and financial communications firm serving public issuers with investor relations, capital markets communications, and ESG advisory. Overlaps directly with Oak Hill's IR and capital markets advisory offerings for Canadian small/mid-cap issuers.

Emerging players

• iCapital Network: U.S.-headquartered fintech platform powering access to alternative investments for advisors and wealth managers. Comparable to Oak Hill's asset management distribution business via its iCapital Canada partnership for AQR multistrategy funds.

Broad incumbents

• Canaccord Genuity Group: Large independent global investment bank with strong Canadian mid-market capital markets, advisory, and research franchise. Overlaps broadly with Oak Hill's capital markets advisory and IR services but at materially greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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