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| CRD # | 130668 |
| SEC # | 801-63660 |
| CIK # | 0001352469 |
| AUM | 11.94 B (2026-03-31) |
| Employees | 105 (57% Investors, 1% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 41582388111 |
| Address | Spluegenstrasse 5 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Source | [IAPD] [EDGAR] [Website] [LinkedIn] |
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| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (3/31/2026) [Brochure] |
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Types of Clients
We provide wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals subject to US. federal income tax, including US
citizens, permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals meeting the substantial presence test. Our clientele also in-
cludes U.S. trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities such as corporations, limited partnerships, and limited
liability companies. We do not offer investment advice to pension or profit-sharing plans. Additionally, we serve non-U.S. clients,
including non-US trusts, foundations, partnerships, and non-operating companies where the ultimate beneficial owners, policy-
holders, or beneficiaries are US. taxpayers as described above. Furthermore, we actively service non-US. resident clients who
are not subject to US. tax but reside in Canada and certain Latin American countries.
Investment Horizon
Besides the Minimum Relationship Size mentioned in Item 4.4., our Programs are suitable for clients seeking to implement medium-
to long-term investment strategies, desiring ongoing advice and guidance from investment professionals, and preferring an all-
inclusive fee structure. However, they may not be appropriate for clients with short-term investment horizon, (i.e., below 2 years) a
preference for high cash balances, or those anticipating frequent withdrawals.
By offering both discretionary and non-discretionary Programs as well as the Combination Approach, we aim to provide flexible and
comprehensive solutions that align with our clients’ unique financial goals and preferences. Please refer to Item 5: Account Re-
quirements and Types of Clients for more information on the account requirements as required by the Client Agreement.
16/47 Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers AG / Wrap Fee Program Brochure / March 31, 2026 – Annual Amendment
Vontobel SFA continuously monitors the client accounts and make investment recommendations for accounts that you designate
as non-discretionary IA Mandates and investment decisions for accounts that you designate as discretionary managed solutions
mandates based on your stated individual needs, objectives, risk tolerances and constraints.
Client Agreement and Verbal Instructions
We require that clients who want to open a Program account to enter into the Client Agreement. Upon entering into an advisory
relationship with us, clients will sign a written agreement that outlines the specific terms and acknowledges our fiduciary responsi-
bilities (Client Agreement). The Client Agreement reflects our services provided to you and reflects your stated needs, objec-
tives, risk tolerances and constrains. At the inception of this relationship, we provide you with our Wrap Fee Brochure, which of-
fers detailed information about our Program, the advisory services we provide, our fee structure, potential conflicts of interest, and
other pertinent details. Clients acknowledge the receipt of the Wrap Fee Brochure in the Client Agreement. Please refer to Item 5.
Account Requirements and Types of Clients for additional information about the account opening. The specific terms and condi-
tions of the specific Client Agreement will govern the handling of the client’s relationship with us.
Verbal Instruction After Execution of a Client Agreement
You may decide to take advantage of new services and account features in the future without signing additional documents or
agreements. When that happens, we will confirm your instructions in writing and provide any relevant agreements and disclosures
you have not already received. For certain account services, you will be required to sign additional documents and agreements.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable documentation, all the agreements and disclosures we send you are considered part
of the Client Agreement.
SFA relies on the accuracy of your representations to us on behalf of your account, especially your net worth, residency, tax status
to conform with applicable investor restrictions. SFA requires notification by you if your representations become outdated or chance.
Client Classification and Opt-Out under FinSA
As a Swiss-based financial services firm, Vontobel SFA is subject to the relevant provisions of the FinSA, which categorizes clients
into three groups: (1) “Private Clients”, (2) “Professional Clients”, and (3) “Institutional Clients”. Each category offers a different level
of investor protection, with retail clients receiving the highest level under Swiss laws.
It is important to point out that your classification under FinSA does not impact or limit any rights you have under U.S. federal
securities laws. If U.S. federal securities laws provide more comprehensive protection than Swiss law, the U.S. laws will apply.
Vontobel SFA classifies all clients, per default, as “Private Client”. If you meet certain criteria, including a minimum total wealth
threshold and a certain level of knowledge and experience in the financial sector and various asset classes, you may choose to
“opt-out” and be classified as a “professional” client. This change would waive certain investor protections under FinSA (while
maintaining full protection under the applicable US. federal securities laws) and grant you access to a wider range of financial
instruments in the context of an IA Mandate.
If you are interested in changing your classification, please inform your relationship manager, who will provide the necessary forms
and additional information. The knowledge and experience classification will be shared with you in the Client Agreement and the
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| Sector | Form 13F Holdings | Value ($B) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corp | 1.2 | ||
| Nvidia Corp | 1.0 | ||
| Amazon Com Inc | 0.8 | ||
| Waste Management Inc | 0.7 | ||
| Alphabet Inc | 0.6 | ||
| CME Group Inc | 0.6 | ||
| UBS Group AG | 0.6 | ||
| Coca Cola Co | 0.5 | ||
| Broadcom Inc | 0.5 | ||
| Boston Scientific Corp | 0.5 | ||
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| Holdings by Sector ($B) |
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| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($B) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 450 | 0.4 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 1,875 | 9.3 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 0 | 0.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 0 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 6 | 0.1 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 238 | 2.1 |
| (n) Other | 14 | 0.1 |
| Total | 3,488 | 11.9 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 1,959 | 5.4 |
| Non-Discretionary | 1,529 | 6.6 |
| Total | 3,488 | 11.9 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 1.4 | |
| United States Persons | 10.6 | |
| Total | 3,488 | 11.9 |
| EDGAR Form | CIK | 2011 - 2026 |
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| 13F-NT | [0001352469] |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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| Discretionary AUM | $2.5B |
| Clients | 308 (20 non-US) |
| Serves | Retail |
| LEI | 67FTM1PK7URN4JC4C454 |
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