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Assisting you with your financial goals is a privilege. At FCI Advisors, it’s an honor we take seriously.

Val F. Schaff, CFA Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Head of Portfolio Advisory Group

Expertise

Portfolio manager working with institutional and trust clients and provides oversight for Midwest Advisors’ Portfolio Advisory Group


Experience

Came to FCI Advisors in 2000 and in 2025 was part of the sizable team which transitioned to Midwest Advisors, the investment division of Midwest Trust. He serves as an equity portfolio manager and equity analyst

Has more than 40 years of experience managing portfolios for personal trusts, employee benefit plans, foundations, endowments and investment management accounts

Headed the investment management group of the Kansas City region of Mercantile Bank (now U.S. Bank)


Education

BA, Kenyon College

MBA, Washington University, St. Louis

Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder


Professional / Civic Affiliations

CFA Institute, Member

CFA Society Kansas City, Member



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