Oaken Financial Reviews 296

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ive been with Oaken for 10 years. No serious issues whatsoever. Didnt give them 5 stars because they are not perfect. But still much better rates than the others so Im sticking with them

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Talk about the LH not knowing what the RH is doing... The short of it is, multiple phone calls and multiple emails have (hopefully, finally) resulted in the closing/cash out of my GIC account. Being t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Constructively, I have been a member for several years & found no issues; indeed, high interest rates, esp. GICs. But lately I have encountered a series of unkind outcomes. My latest issue involved an... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We were switching our investment from Achieva to Oaken because our your higher interest rate. Not happy about the process. Much too much time waiting to talk to a customer representative, having... See more

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  1. Money & Insurance

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Oaken Financial offers savings and investment options like Guaranteed Investment Certificates, Retirement Savings Plan, Retirement Income Fund and Oaken savings account.


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  • King Street West 145, M5H 1J8, Toronto, Canada

  • oaken.com

2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Sailing

My experience with Oaken was without any drawback or second thoughts. The online user interface and phone service were also smooth sailing. All is good so far. Thank you.

26 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your feedback. All the best from the Oaken team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Request

Hi,could you please send via email 📧 statement of my current investments?
I am satisfied with my experience at Oaken
thus far,thank you

24 November 2020
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been very satisfied with my…

I have been very satisfied with my dealings with Oaken over the past few years. It is easy to communicate with them for my financial transactions.

24 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your feedback. All the best from the Oaken team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

flawless service

flawless service. excellent website. efficient staff
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22 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your feedback. All the best from the Oaken team.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have not been able to use a reset…

I have not been able to use a reset password after the initial reset. Even though I called the Oaken Help Desk more than once, I was always told to just reset it again. So I have to reset my password every time I want to log into my account. To improve the Oaken rating please fix this issue. Thank you!

19 November 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good impression.

19 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your kind words. The entire Oaken team takes great pride in helping Canadians plant for their future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

OAKEN STARTED OUT AS A GREAT PLACE TO…

OAKEN STARTED OUT AS A GREAT PLACE TO INVEST BUT EVERY TIME I INVEST MY MONEY YOU DROP THE INTEREST RATE BUT YET YOU KEEP SAYING HOW GREAT THE INTEREST IS WHEN ALMOST ALL YOUR COMPETITORS ARE PAYING HIGHER RATES I.E. TANGERINE 1.7 %, CTC 1.8%, SIMPLII 2.3% AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. I THINK THE LAST NOTIFICATION I GOT YOU WERE DOWN TO 1.4%. I PRESENTLY HAVE MY MONIES WITH SIMPLII UNTIL END OF MARCH 2021 AT 2.3% .

19 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your comments regarding interest rates. Unfortunately, recent events have had an impact on market conditions including several decreases in the Bank of Canada overnight rate which directly impacts lending rates. While we have had to decrease some of our GIC rates of late, we work very hard to maintain our competitive position. We even go so far as to continuously compare our rates to those of our competitors to ensure we are providing the best possible rate:
https://oaken.com/our-competitors-rates/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like the interest rates on savings…

I like the interest rates on savings and GICs.
What is fantastic is that you get notice of rate changes before they happen!!!
Keep up the good work, OAKEN.

19 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your kind words. The entire Oaken team takes great pride in helping Canadians plant for their future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good interest rates and easy to use online interface.

Oaken gives very good rates on savings and GICs given the current low rate environment. The online interface works well and transfers between accounts in traditional bricks and mortar banks is smooth. As accounts to $100,000 are fully insured at Oaken, ones savings are secure.

18 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your kind words. The entire Oaken team takes great pride in helping Canadians plant for their future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whenever

Whenever , I phone, it is answered I get my notices about upcoming renewals on time. Questions are also answered immediately.
Thanks

18 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your feedback. All the best from the Oaken team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pretty happy with my dealings with…

Pretty happy with my dealings with Oaken. Don't make a lot of transactions and thus find the online process a bit confusing.
The process in my Investorline accounts at BMO is simpler but their GIC and High Interest Savings account rates are atrocious. I have had to call and ask the Oakne help line a couple of times to clarify how to do the transfer of funds from my BMO bank account. All of my interactions with the Oaken employees have been great. Friendly, knowledgeable people.

17 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your feedback. All the best from the Oaken team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank you for your…

I would like to thank you for your understanding and kindness. I have had some difficulty using your online services and remembering my password. Your banking specialists have been kind in doing the transactions for me and helping me use your online bank. It is very much appreciated.
Great Job on your part.

17 November 2020
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Reply from Oaken Financial

Thank you for your kind words. The entire Oaken team takes great pride in helping Canadians plant for their future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After my original banking est refused…

After my original banking est refused to meet competitive rates,I am in the process of transferring my accounts to Oaken as they mature.. Inquiries to Oaken by phone have been prompt and courteous in assisting me. The only complaint is when applying to transfer RSP's/TFSA's by mail, the process is slow(eg:2wks at your end to send transfer request to other bank).Then trying to get monies transferred before the 30 day rate holding policy you have expires.

17 November 2020

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