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Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information through Great Oak to assist you in determining whether to retain the
Advisor.
Additional information about Great Oak and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 281045.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375
150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about Advisory
Persons of Great Oak. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Great Oak believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with Clients and
will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Great Oak encourages
all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing
on January 23, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and if a
material change occurs in the business practices of Great Oak.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 281045. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 7
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 7
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 9
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 11
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 11
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 11
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 11
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 12
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 13
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 13
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 13
A. Compensation Received by Great Oak ........................................................................................................................ 13
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 14
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 14
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 14
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 14
Form ADV Part 2B – John R. Noonan, CFP® ..................................................................................................... 15
Form ADV Part 2B – William R. Sylvia, CFP® .................................................................................................... 18
Form ADV Part 2B – Mark D. McAuley, CPA ..................................................................................................... 21
Form ADV Part 2B – John P. Cooney, CFP® ..................................................................................................... 24
Form ADV Part 2B – William R. Driscoll, CFP® ................................................................................................. 27
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”)
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Great Oak was founded in June 2015 and is owned and
operated by John R. Noonan III, CFP® (Principal and Chief Compliance Officer) and William R. Sylvia Jr., CFP®
(Principal). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and
the advisory services provided by Great Oak.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Great Oak offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and
retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor acts as a fiduciary to its Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Great Oak’s fiduciary commitment to each Client is further described in the Advisor’s Code of
Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Great Oak may provide Clients with wealth management services, which generally includes a broad range of
comprehensive financial planning and consulting services in connection with discretionary management of
investment portfolios. Financial planning services may also be offered on a stand-alone basis.
Investment Management Services – Great Oak provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients.
This is achieved through continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and
non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services.
Great Oak works with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and
financial situation in order to create a portfolio allocation. Great Oak will then construct a portfolio, consisting of
low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment
goals. Great Oak may also utilize bonds and other investment products in the construction of Client portfolios.
The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall
portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Great Oak’s investment strategy is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client. Great Oak will construct,
implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance
agreed to by the Client based on their meetings with the Advisor. Each Client will have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance
by the Advisor.
Great Oak evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Great Oak recommends, on occasion: redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio; adding specific positions to increase asset class weightings; selling positions for reasons that include,
but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or
class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the
Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g., commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
At no time will Great Oak accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 - Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated account[s] at
the Custodian, pursuant to the Client wealth management agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Financial Planning Services – Great Oak will typically provide a variety of financial planning services to Clients,
either as a component of wealth management or pursuant to the terms and scope of a stand-alone financial
planning agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their
goals and objectives.
Generally, such financial planning services will involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial
consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass
one or more areas of need, including, but not limited to investment planning, retirement planning, personal
savings, education savings and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Great Oak may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or another specialist, as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may
not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract
date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, which would
pose a conflict, as it would increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to
implement any recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If
the Client elects to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to
implement the transaction through the Advisor.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Great Oak provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan
Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized
to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
Investment Oversight (ERISA 3(21))
• Vendor Analysis
• Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
•
•
• Performance Reporting
• Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
• ERISA 404(c) Assistance
• Benchmarking Services
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Great Oak also provides Communication and Education to the Plan Participants, pursuant to the terms of the
Advisor’s agreement with each Plan Sponsor:
Investment Education
•
• Periodic On-Site Advisor Visits with Staff for Account Updates and Reviews
• Periodic Plan Participant Group Education Opportunities
These services are provided by Great Oak serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan
Sponsor is provided with a written description Great Oak’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered
and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
Sub-Advisory Management Services
The Advisor may also act as a sub-adviser to unaffiliated third party investment advisors whereby such third
parties engage Great Oak for the purpose of managing all, or a portion of, the unaffiliated advisor's client assets
("outside accounts"). The third party advisor will remain as the Primary Advisor for its client accounts.
Under such arrangements, Great Oak provides discretionary asset management services, where the
management services provided to the outside accounts are based upon established model portfolios or
strategies which correlate to specific investment objectives and risk tolerance levels.
The model portfolio allocations will be constructed and maintained to provide investment objective driven
management services to investors. Great Oak will monitor the investments contained in the accounts in order to
provide on-going supervision as to changes in the investments, and/or allocations of such investments, that are
necessary to adhere to the desired investment objective.
Subject to any written guidelines that the investor may provide, Great Oak will be granted discretion and authority
to manage the outside accounts. Accordingly, the Advisor is authorized to perform various functions, at the
investor's expense, without further approval from the investor. Such functions include the determination of the
type and amount of securities to be purchased and/or sold. Great Oak provides continuous supervision and re-
balancing of the outside account portfolios as changes in market conditions occur. The Primary Advisor will be
responsible for determining initial and on-going suitability of any of our portfolios in which to place the investor's
assets. Great Oak will manage the accounts in accordance with the chosen portfolio's stated objectives and will
not be responsible for determining suitability of any chosen strategy/portfolio.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Great Oak to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or
more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor
and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Great Oak, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy
that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Great Oak will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Great Oak will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – Great Oak will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Great Oak does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services
are provided directly by Great Oak.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Great Oak manages $477,932,440 in Client Assets, $467,414,062 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $10,518,378 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, at the end of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
wealth management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the average daily closing value of assets
under management at the end of the quarter. Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
Up to $500,000
Next $500,000 (Up to $1,000,000)
Next $1,000,000 (Up to $2,000,000)
Next $3,000,000 (Up to $5,000,000)
Over $5,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.00%
0.80%
0.70%
0.60%
0.40%
Certain legacy Clients may have fees that differ from the above schedule. The Wealth management fee in the first
quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the end of the first quarter. Fees may be
negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets
under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by Great Oak will be independently
valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate
billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to, brokerage fees, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these
commissions, fees, and costs.
Financial Planning Services
Great Oak offers financial planning services at an hourly rate of up to $250 per hour or based on a fixed fee per
engagement. The fixed rate is based on the expected number of hours to complete the engagement at the
negotiated hourly rate. Fees may be negotiable depending on the nature and complexity of each Client’s
circumstances and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours and/or cost will be provided
to the Client prior to engaging for planning services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to 1.00% and are billed
in arrears pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement plan advisory fees are
based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees may be
negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees will be calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client account[s]
at the Custodian. The amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by the number of
days in the year multiplied by the number of days in the quarter) based upon the market value of the average daily
balance during the end of each calendar quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare
the statement provided by the Advisor to the brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not
perform a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Great
Oak directly from their accounts held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and separate
account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees are invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) upon execution of the financial planning agreement
with the remaining balance due upon receipt of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Great Oak, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge securities
transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client accounts, provided that the account meets the terms and
conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds
and other types of investments. The fees charged by Great Oak are separate and distinct from these custody
and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Great Oak for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees
for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and
a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of Great
Oak, but would not receive the services provided by Great Oak which are designed, among other things, to assist
the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and
objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by
Great Oak to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
Great Oak is compensated for its services at the end of the quarter after wealth management services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the agreement within five (5) business days of signing the
Advisor’s wealth management agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client shall be
responsible for wealth management fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The Client’s wealth
management agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Great Oak is often partially compensated for its financial planning services at the start of the engagement. Either
party may terminate a financial planning services agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the
other party. In addition, the Client may also terminate the agreement within five (5) business days of signing the
Advisor’s financial planning agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges
for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the
Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the
contractual hourly rate or in the case of a fixed fee engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope
completed by the Advisor. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid financial planning from the effective date
of the termination. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s
prior consent.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Great Oak is compensated for its services at the end of the quarter after retirement plan advisory services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the agreement within five (5) business days of
signing the Advisor’s retirement plan advisory agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the
Client shall be responsible for wealth management fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The
Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Great Oak does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in any
Client account[s], other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Great Oak does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged by
Great Oak are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client.
Great Oak does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund
or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Great Oak provides wealth management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and
retirement plans. The amount of each type of Client is available on the Advisor's Form ADV Part 1A. These
amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor. Great Oak generally requires a
minimum relationship size of $500,000, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Great Oak employs the Evidence-Based Investment Approach (“EBIA”) in developing investment strategies for
its Clients. The EBIA is grounded in decades of academia, science, and mathematics, and focuses on five
principles: keeping costs low, diversifying, rebalancing, avoiding any form of market timing, and integrating
“factors”.
Great Oak analyzes mutual funds and exchange-traded funds recommended to Clients based on the funds’ total
operating expenses, portfolio turnover, investment objective and investment restrictions and limitations. The
Advisor does not recommend individual stocks, bonds or actively managed mutual funds in its asset allocation
strategies and portfolio recommendations to Clients.
Great Oak recommends that Clients invest in no-load institutional mutual funds and ETFs advised by
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), iShares and Vanguard. DFA funds generally are available for investment only
by Clients of registered investment advisors, and all investments are subject to approval of the advisor. This
means that you may not be able to make additional investments in DFA funds if you terminate your agreement
with Great Oak, except through another adviser authorized by DFA.
At times, Great Oak may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals
of the Client.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Great Oak will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals. Please see Item 8.B. for risks associated with the Advisor’s investment
strategies as well as general risks of investing.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. More details on the Advisor’s review process
are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategy:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later. There is also a risk that Authorized Participants are unable to fulfill their responsibilities.
Authorized Participants are one of the major parties involved with ETF creation/redemption mechanism in the
markets. The Authorized Participants play a critical role in the liquidity of ETFs and essentially have the exclusive
right to change the supply of ETF shares in the market. If the Authorized Participants does not fulfill this expected
role, there could be an adverse impact on liquidity and the valuation of an ETF.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will
fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the
coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower
rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at
a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk,
i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting
on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of
the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6)
Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the
bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of mutual
funds is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Great Oak or any of its management
persons. Great Oak values the trust you place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourage Clients to perform the
requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the
Advisor and it’s Supervised Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 281045.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc
Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc. (“GOTP”) is considered a related person of the Advisor. GOTP offers accounting,
business consulting and tax services. Clients are advised that these services may be separate and distinct from
the advisory services offered by Great Oak and that the receipt of additional compensation by certain Advisory
Persons poses a conflict of interest. Clients are not obligated to engage GOTP for these services in order to
maintain an advisory relationship with the Advisor.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Great Oak (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was
developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisors duties to the
Client. Great Oak and its personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the
obligation of Great Oak’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also
to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics
and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (508) 230-7100.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Great Oak allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Great Oak does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor
does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Great Oak does not have a
material interest in any securities traded in Client account[s].
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Great Oak allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a potential conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through
policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code, which addresses insider trading
(material non-public information controls) and personal securities reporting procedures. When trading for
personal accounts, Supervised Persons of Great Oak have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities.
The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by Great Oak requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by
the Supervised Person’s supervisor or the CCO. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to
detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Great Oak allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded
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105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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afterward. At no time will Great Oak, or any associated person of Great Oak, transact in any security to
the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Great Oak does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Great Oak to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the wealth management agreement.
Further, Great Oak does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where Great Oak does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it will recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not
recommended by Great Oak. However, Great Oak, at its discretion, may not accept Clients who do not use the
recommended Custodian. Great Oak may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited
to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, its reputation
and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Great Oak will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified
custodian”. Great Oak maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives
economic benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars – Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Great Oak does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor does receive certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – Great Oak does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with
the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage – All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Great Oak will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts
are traded within their respective Account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade
of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e.,
purchase of a security into one Client account[s] from another Client’s account[s]). Great Oak will not be
obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest
available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
Although Great Oak does not aggregate or “batch” trades, the primary objective in placing orders for the
purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the most favorable net results, considering such
factors as 1) price, 2) size of order, 3) difficulty of execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the
Custodian. Great Oak will execute each transaction through the Custodian designated by the Client. Great Oak
will seek to execute securities transactions by the close of each business day and will be allocated in a manner
that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does
not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Client accounts.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in a Client’s accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by the Principal Officers of
Great Oak. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs
of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Great Oak if changes occur
in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional
reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor also
provides Clients with access to a Client portal, through which periodic reports regarding their holdings,
allocations, and performance can be generated.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Great Oak
Great Oak is a fee-only advisory firm that is compensated solely by the Client and not from any investment product.
Great Oak does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or any un-
related third party. Great Oak may refer Clients to various third parties to provide certain financial services
necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Great Oak may receive non-compensated referrals of new
Clients from a third-party.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Great Oak has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Great Oak. As a registered investment
advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Great Oak receives access to software and
related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that
maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but
not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors
at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic
benefits from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to Great
Oak that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support,
consulting services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial
incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest. Great Oak
believes, however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
If a Client is introduced to the Advisor by either an unaffiliated or affiliated party (herein a “Promoter”), the Advisor
compensates that Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding
state securities requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees
earned by the Advisor, and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Item 15 – Custody
The Advisor is authorized to deduct its fees from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The Client must place
all assets with a “qualified custodian”. The Client is required to engage the Custodian to retain all funds and
securities and direct the Advisor to utilize that Custodian for security transactions in the account[s]. The Client
should review statements provided by the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more
information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to another account, the Advisor may
have custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the Advisor
have adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the Client’s
instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Great Oak generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
account[s] without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by Great Oak. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of a wealth management agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Great Oak will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Great Oak does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies; however, the Client retains
the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Great Oak, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Great Oak to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Great Oak, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have
been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Great Oak is not required to deliver a balance sheet along
with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed
six months or more in advance.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
John R. Noonan III, CFP®
Principal and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
John R. Noonan III, CFP® (CRD# 4163170) in addition to the information contained in the Great Oak Capital
Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”) (CRD # 281045) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Great Oak Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (508) 230-7100.
Additional information about Mr. Noonan is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 4163170.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
John R. Noonan, born in 1976, is dedicated to advising Clients of Great Oak in his role as a Principal and the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Noonan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University in 1998.
Additional information regarding Mr. Noonan’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Principal and Chief Compliance Officer, Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, Lincoln Financial Advisors
Registered Representative, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation
07/2015 to Present
03/2009 to 10/2015
07/2005 to 05/2009
Certified Financial Planner™ (“CFP®”)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial
Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Noonan. Mr. Noonan has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no Client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. Noonan.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Noonan.
However, the Advisor does encourage the Client to independently view the background of Mr. Noonan on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 4163170.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Noonan is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Great Oak’s Clients. Mr. Noonan does
not have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Noonan is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Great Oak’s Clients. Mr. Noonan does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Noonan serves as a Principal and the Chief Compliance Officer of Great Oak. Mr. Noonan can be reached at
(508) 230-7100.
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Great Oak. Further, Great Oak is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Great Oak and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, Great Oak is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or
unannounced. Great Oak is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
William R. Sylvia Jr., CFP®
Principal
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
William R. Sylvia Jr., CFP® (CRD# 5171182) in addition to the information contained in the Great Oak Capital
Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”) (CRD # 281045) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Great Oak Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (508) 230-7100.
Additional information about Mr. Sylvia is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 5171182.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
William R. Sylvia, born in 1982, is dedicated to advising Clients of Great Oak as a Principal of Great Oak. Mr.
Sylvia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance with a concentration in Economics from Stonehill College in 2006.
Additional information regarding Mr. Sylvia’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Principal, Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial LLC
Financial Advisor, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation
07/2015 to Present
02/2009 to 11/2015
07/2008 to 02/2009
Certified Financial Planner™ (“CFP®”)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial
Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Sylvia. Mr. Sylvia has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no Client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. Sylvia.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Sylvia.
However, the Advisor does encourage the Client to independently view the background of Mr. Sylvia on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 5171182.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Sylvia is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Great Oak’s Clients. Mr. Sylvia does
not have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Sylvia is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Great Oak’s Clients. Mr. Sylvia does not receive
any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Sylvia serves as a Principal of Great Oak and is supervised by John Noonan, the Chief Compliance Officer.
John Noonan can be reached at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics and internal compliance that guide each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Great Oak. Further, Great Oak is subject to regulatory oversight
by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Great Oak and its Supervised Persons. As a
registered entity, Great Oak is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
Great Oak is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Mark D. McAuley, CPA, CFP®
Advisor
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Mark D. McAuley (CRD# 5977054) in addition to the information contained in the Great Oak Capital Partners,
LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 281045) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Great Oak Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (508) 230-7100.
Additional information about Mr. McAuley is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 5977054.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Mark D. McAuley, born in 1980, is dedicated to advising Clients of Great Oak as an Advisor. Mr. McAuley earned
a B.S. in Accounting Information Systems from Bryant University in 2002. Additional information regarding Mr.
McAuley’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Advisor, Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
President, Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc (fka MDM Financial Solutions, Inc)
Manager, MDM Financial Strategies LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, EquityTrust
Accountant, Sharkansky LLP
Accountant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
02/2019 to Present
06/2005 to Present
09/2012 to 12/2019
09/2011 to 01/2013
06/2005 to 12/2013
10/2002 to 06/2005
Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the
education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum
college education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in
accounting), minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services
that involve the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting
skills, all of which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage
of the Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of
40 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members
are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with integrity,
objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict
exists), maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve the public
interest when providing financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have adopted the
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their own.
Certified Financial Planner™ (“CFP®”)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial
Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. McAuley. Mr. McAuley has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. McAuley.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. McAuley.
However, the Advisor does encourage the Client to independently view the background of Mr. McAuley on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 5977054.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc
Mr. McAuley is the owner of Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc. (“GOTP”), a related entity of the Advisor. GOTP offers
accounting, business consulting and tax services. Mr, McAuley may recommend that Clients engage with GOTP
for these services. Clients are advised that these services may be separate and distinct from the advisory
services offered by Great Oak and that the receipt of additional compensation by Mr. McAuley poses a conflict of
interest. Clients are not obligated to engage GOTP for these services in order to maintain an advisory
relationship with the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. McAuley has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. McAuley serves as an Advisor of Great Oak and is supervised by John Noonan, the Chief Compliance
Officer. John Noonan can be reached at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics and internal compliance that guide each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Great Oak. Further, Great Oak is subject to regulatory oversight
by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Great Oak and its Supervised Persons. As a
registered entity, Great Oak is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
Great Oak is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
John P. Cooney, CFP®
Financial Planner
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
John P. Cooney, CFP® (CRD# 6747430) in addition to the information contained in the Great Oak Capital
Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 281045) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Great Oak Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (508) 230-7100.
Additional information about Mr. Cooney is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 6747430.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
John P. Cooney, CFP®, born in 1976, is dedicated to advising Clients of Great Oak as a Financial Planner. Mr.
Cooney earned a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University in 2016. Mr. Cooney also earned an
MBA from Salve Regina University in 2012. Mr. Cooney also earned a BS from United States Military Academy
in 1998. Additional information regarding Mr. Cooney’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Financial Planner, Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
Tax Preparer, Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc.
Civil Affairs Officer, United State Army Reserve
President, Green and Gold Financial Planning
11/2023 to Present
11/2023 to Present
10/2012 to Present
01/2017 to 10/2023
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by the Certified Financial
Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold the CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education, (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice, and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with Clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). The CFP®
Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee
benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered
in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and Client scenarios designed to test one’s
ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to
real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals. Individuals who become certified
must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in order to maintain the right to
continue to use the CFP® marks.
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their Clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Cooney. Mr. Cooney has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Cooney.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Cooney.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Cooney on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
6747430.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
United States Army Reserve
Mr. Cooney is currently employed as a Civil Affairs Officer in the United States Army Reserve. This activity
accounts for approximately 15% of his time.
Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc
Mr. Cooney is a Tax Preparer for Great Oak Tax Planning, Inc. (“GOTP”), a related entity of the Advisor. GOTP
offers accounting, business consulting and tax services. Mr, Cooney may recommend that Clients engage with
GOTP for these services. Clients are advised that these services may be separate and distinct from the advisory
services offered by Great Oak and that the receipt of additional compensation by Mr. Cooney poses a conflict of
interest. Clients are not obligated to engage GOTP for these services in order to maintain an advisory
relationship with the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Cooney has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Cooney serves as a Financial Planner of Great Oak and is supervised by John Noonan, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Noonan can be reached at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Great Oak. Further, Great Oak is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Great Oak and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, Great Oak is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or
unannounced. Great Oak is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
William R. Driscoll, CFP®
Investment Advisor Representative
Effective: February 24, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
William R. Driscoll, CFP®, (CRD# 2894833) in addition to the information contained in the Great Oak Capital
Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 281045) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Great Oak Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (508) 230-7100.
Additional information about Mr. Driscoll is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2894833.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
William R. Driscoll, CFP®, born in 1958, is dedicated to advising Clients of Great Oak as an Investment Advisor
Representative. Mr. Driscoll earned an MBA from Babson College in 1988. Mr. Driscoll also earned a BA from
Boston College in 1979. Additional information regarding Mr. Driscoll’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
10/2025 to Present
12/2016 to Present
Investment Advisor Representative, Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, William Driscoll Insurance, Inc. dba
Driscoll Financial
President, William Driscoll Insurance, Inc.
08/1989 to Present
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP Board
Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has
licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or
regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the
CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics.
To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and complete
CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP Board Registered Program.
The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas CFP Board has determined are necessary
for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive
financial plan development capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework
requirement through other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or
higher requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement in
March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have
earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal financial
planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for
CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements to
remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a commitment to
CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best interests of the
Client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a
CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP®
professional's services. A Client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the Client.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain
competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Driscoll. Mr. Driscoll has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Driscoll.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Driscoll.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Driscoll on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2894833.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Dual Investment Advisor Affiliation
Mr. Driscoll is dually registered as an investment advisor representative with Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
(“Great Oak”) and William Driscoll Insurance, Inc. dba Driscoll Financial ("Driscoll Financial"). Mr. Driscoll has
served as an investment advisor representative for Great Oak and as an investment advisor representative for
Driscoll Financial since October 2025. Approximately 50% of Mr. Driscoll's time is for services as an investment
advisor representative with Great Oak.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Driscoll is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Driscoll’s role with Great Oak. As an insurance professional, Mr. Driscoll will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Driscoll is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions
generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by Mr. Driscoll or the Advisor. Mr. Driscoll spends approximately 5% of his time per
month in this capacity. This license is solely for the purposes of legacy products. Mr. Driscoll does not sell new
insurance products.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Driscoll has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Driscoll serves as an Investment Advisor Representative of Great Oak and is supervised by John Noonan,
the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Noonan can be reached at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Great Oak. Further, Great Oak is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Great Oak and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, Great Oak is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or
unannounced. Great Oak is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: February 24, 2026
Our Commitment to You
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC (“Great Oak” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Great Oak (also referred to as "we",
"our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements
controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Great Oak does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management
of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, Custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
Great Oak does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Great Oak or
the Client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will
only share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not
for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
Great Oak does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
Massachusetts
In response to Massachusetts law, the Client must “opt-in” to share non-public personal
information with non-affiliated third parties before any personal information is disclosed. Client
opt-in is obtained through the Client’s execution of authorization forms provided by the third
parties, by executing an Information Sharing Authorization Form, or by other written consent by
the Client, as appropriate and consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy, and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting us at (508) 230-7100.
Great Oak Capital Partners, LLC
105R Depot Street, Suite 5, South Easton, MA 02375 * 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (508) 230-7100 * Fax: (508) 230-7108
http://www.greatoakcp.com
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