William Franz Kim Schaff
Investment Adviser Representative at Phocas Financial Corporation
Professional summary
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William Franz Kim Schaff is an investment adviser representative with Phocas Financial Corporation in Alameda, CA, where they have been registered since 2009. They have worked in the securities industry since 2004 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Anira Advisory Group, LLC and BAY ISLE Financial LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
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- Anira Advisory Group, LLCApr 2005 – no end date reportedGreenbrae, CA
- Phocas FinancialApr 2005 – no end date reportedAlameda, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Phocas Financial Corporation
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
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Services the firm offers
Phocas offers three investment strategies: U.S. Small Cap Value equities, U.S. Equity REITs, and U.S. Equity Income (investing in equities, fixed income instruments, and preferred securities). Through Phocas Wealth Management, the firm provides personalized financial planning, customized asset management strategies, risk management, tax planning management, retirement planning, education planning, cash flow analysis, and coordination with tax and estate planning professionals. Portfolios are invested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments. The firm is 100% fee-only and does not accept commissions.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$500M–$1B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 3
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- Alameda, CA
- Founded:
- 2005
- SEC file number:
- 801-64317
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Form ADV data as of May 12, 2026
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