Advisor at Phocas Financial Corporation
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Firm
Phocas Financial Corporation
Location
Alameda, CA 94501
Credentials
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
22 years
William Schaff is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Phocas Financial Corporation since 2005 and also works with Anira Advisory Group, LLC. Phocas Financial Corporation provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to institutional and private clients, including individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporate plans, other advisers, and government entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and quantitative analysis in its investment process, managing separately managed accounts and distinct strategies such as U.S. Small Cap Value, REITs, and Equity Income.
$10,000,000+: 1% of assets per annum (Institutional Clients for each strategy: Small Cap Value, REITs, Equity Income) $1,000,000+: 1.0% of assets per annum (Private Wealth Management Clients)
Account minimum: $1,000,000 for Individuals; $10,000,000 for Institutional Clients Fee-only: Advisory fees based on assets under management, no commissions
980 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 106
Alameda, CA 94501
California
Phocas Financial
2005 - Present (21 years)
Anira Advisory Group, LLC
2005 - Present (21 years)
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