Pacific Financial Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
Pacific Financial Strategies reports 713 clients. They include 600 individual clients and 113 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($201M across 980 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 84% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 16% | 71% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 600 | $59.1M | 29.4% | $98.5K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 113 | $142M | 70.6% | $1.26M |
| Total | 713 | $201M | 100% | $282K |
- Clients
- 600
- Regulatory AUM
- $59.1M
- AUM share
- 29.4%
- Avg. per client
- $98.5K
- Clients
- 113
- Regulatory AUM
- $142M
- AUM share
- 70.6%
- Avg. per client
- $1.26M
Total
- Clients
- 713
- Regulatory AUM
- $201M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $282K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 26–50
Pacific Financial Strategies charges 0.60%–1.45% a year for its Asset management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- 401(k) and pension consulting
- 401(k) and pension consulting is billed at a maximum of 1% of assets, quarterly in advance.
- Financial planning and consultations
- Hourly fees are $200 for financial advisors, $100 an hour for para-planners and $75 for administrative time; flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Anna-Christina Brockschmidt owns 75% or more of Pacific Financial Strategies. The leadership team of Pacific Financial Strategies includes President Joseph Garcia. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Joseph GarciaVice President
- Anna-Christina BrockschmidtCEO & CCO, Iar
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 5 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Pacific Financial Strategies, Inc
Anna-Christina Brockschmidt
since November 2015
- Owns 5% to 10% of Pacific Financial Strategies, Inc
Joseph Garcia
Control person · since November 2009
- Owns 5% to 10% of Pacific Financial Strategies, Inc
Ariana McDonald
since December 2025
Pacific Financial Strategies’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $129M (February 2021) to $201M (June 2026); clients rose from 347 to 713 and employees from 4 to 5.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $201M | 713 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $182M | 486 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $138M | 440 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $118M | 440 | 5 | 3 |
| March 2022 | $145M | 418 | 5 | 3 |
| February 2021 | $129M | 347 | 4 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Pacific Financial Strategies has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in California.
California · 2 listed addresses
- 223 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 403, Thousand OaksHQ
- 701 E Santa Clara Street, Ventura
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Pacific Financial Strategies, Inc
- Headquarters
- 223 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 403, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
- Website
- pacfs.com
- Phone
- 818-991-7794
- SEC file
- 801-70849
- Structure
- California corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Pacific Financial Strategies uses Charles Schwab ($190M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Pacific Financial Strategies does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $190M100%
At year end, Pacific Financial Strategies’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (51%) and stocks (40%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks40%
- Funds51%
- Bonds3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash6%
How many clients does Pacific Financial Strategies have?
Pacific Financial Strategies has 713 clients and manages $201 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 600 individual clients and 113 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 June 2026
What services does Pacific Financial Strategies offer?
Pacific Financial Strategies provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Pacific Financial Strategies charge?
Pacific Financial Strategies charges 0.60%–1.45% a year for its Asset management. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Pacific Financial Strategies use?
Pacific Financial Strategies’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $190M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Pacific Financial Strategies have?
Pacific Financial Strategies has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Pacific Financial Strategies invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Pacific Financial Strategies’ separately managed accounts held 51% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 40% exchange-traded equities, 6% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Pacific Financial Strategies?
Pacific Financial Strategies’ direct owners are Joseph Garcia (5% to 10%), Anna-Christina Brockschmidt (75% or more) and Ariana McDonald (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 June 2026
How does Pacific Financial Strategies get paid?
Pacific Financial Strategies is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Pacific Financial Strategies?
Pacific Financial Strategies’ main office is at 223 E. Thousand Oaks BLVD., Suite 403, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Its phone number is 818-991-7794. Its website is pacfs.com.