William D. Pitney
FOCUSYOU
REDWOOD SHORES, CA 94065
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CRD#: 4614685
Professional summary
William Duane Pitney, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUSYOU located in Redwood Shores, California.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
the name of the other business; - DBA "William Pitney Insurance" whether the business is investment-related; - no the address of the other business; 303 Twin Dolphins Drive, Suite 600, Redwood Shores, CA 94065 the nature of the other business; independent insurance agent your position; independent insurance agent title, or relationship with the other business; sole proprietor the start date of your relationship; same as FocusYOU's start date. the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business; varies significantly depending on clients' needs. In some years almost none. In other years it can be several hours. I estimate that on average 5-10 hours per month. It's complementary to providing comprehensive financial planning. the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours; varies and depends on the clients needs. In some years almost none. In other years it can be several hours. On average I would say o-30 minutes. and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business; Help clients purchase life, disability, long-term care, business overhead expense, and annuities when those solutions are deemed appropriate.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
February 11, 2011 - Present
FOCUSYOU
Office #1: 303 Twin Dolphin Dr Suite 600, Redwood Shores, CA 94065RIA
CRD#: 155690
REDWOOD SHORES, CA
Past
March 27, 2003 - February 11, 2011
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
SANTA ROSA, CA
Past
March 19, 2003 - April 6, 2006
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
March 19, 2003 - February 11, 2011
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
SANTA ROSA, CA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(2/11/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FO
FOCUSYOU
FOCUS YOU | FOCUSYOU | FOCUS YOUNIVERSITY, LLC | FOCUS YOUNIVERSITY
CRD#: 155690 / SEC#:
California
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Contact information
Main Address
303 Twin Dolphin Dr Suite 600, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Mailing Address
303 Twin Dolphin Dr Suite 600, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Phone number
(650) 684-1199
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 203 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 49,294,336 |
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Company Information
FOCUSYOU
CRD#: 155690Redwood Shores, CA 94065TRUST BUT VERIFY
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