J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) reports 225 clients. They include 136 individual clients, 45 corporations and other businesses, and 43 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 56.2% ($524M across 100 accounts) are managed with discretion; $408M across 125 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $932M. Of its clients, 10% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 60% | 20% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 19% | 74% |
| Charitable organizations | <1% | <1% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 20% | 6% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 136 | $186M | 20.0% | $1.37M |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43 | $685M | 73.5% | $15.9M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $2.45M | 0.3% | $2.45M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 45 | $57.8M | 6.2% | $1.28M |
| Total | 225 | $932M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 136
- Regulatory AUM
- $186M
- AUM share
- 20.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.37M
- Clients
- 43
- Regulatory AUM
- $685M
- AUM share
- 73.5%
- Avg. per client
- $15.9M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.45M
- AUM share
- 0.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.45M
- Clients
- 45
- Regulatory AUM
- $57.8M
- AUM share
- 6.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.28M
Total
- Clients
- 225
- Regulatory AUM
- $932M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 10%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) charges 1.00% a year for its Advisory Fee. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Fee details and sources
J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag owns 75% or more of J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) and is in turn owned by Sihl Holdings Limited (25–50%), Jsi Holdings (Switzerland) Ag (25–50%) and Sihl Finance Holdings (Switzerland) Ag (25–50%). Thomas Maxwell is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Benedetta Gambatesa. It has 7 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Thomas MaxwellChief Executive Officer
- Benedetta GambatesaChief Compliance Officer
- Juerg EgliDirector
- Jean-Pierre JacquemoudDirector
- Elie SassoonChairman/Director
Staff
- 7 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 4 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) LTD
J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 25% to 50% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag
Sihl Holdings Limited
Control person · since February 2025
- Owns 25% to 50% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag
Jsi Holdings (Switzerland) Ag
Control person · since February 2025
- Owns 25% to 50% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag
Sihl Finance Holdings (Switzerland) Ag
Control person · since February 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Sihl Finance Holdings (Switzerland) Ag
JS International Holdings LTD
Control person · since September 2024
- Owns 25% to 50% of JS International Holdings LTD
Vicky Safra
Control person · since July 2017
- Owns 25% to 50% of JS International Holdings LTD
David Safra
Control person · since July 2017
- Owns 25% to 50% of JS International Holdings LTD
Jacob Safra
Control person · since July 2017
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)’s regulatory assets grew 3.5× from $268M (March 2021) to $932M (March 2026); clients rose from 55 to 225 and employees from 3 to 7.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $932M | 225 | 7 | 2 |
| April 2025 | $914M | 206 | 9 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $651M | 120 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $336M | 117 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $398M | 89 | 4 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $268M | 55 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses outside the U.S..
International offices
- ALFRED-ESCHER-STRASSE 50, ZURICH, 8002, Switzerland
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) LTD
- Headquarters
- Rue De La Corraterie 4, Geneva, Switzerland 1204
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 41583176400
- SEC file
- 801-112502
- Structure
- corporation organized in Switzerland
- Fiscal year end
- December
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) uses Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ag. ($879M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) has custody of $879M in client assets for 203 clients.
- Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ag.Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ag. · Basel · $879M100%
At year end, J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (62%) and bonds (12%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks62%
- Bonds12%
- Investment grade corporate bonds5%
- U.S. government and agency bonds4%
- High-yield corporate bonds2%
- Sovereign bonds1%
- Cash11%
- Other15%
- Exchange traded funds and precious metals, commodities, private equity15%
How many clients does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) have?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) has 225 clients and manages $932 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 136 individual clients, 45 corporations and other businesses, and 43 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 March 2026
What services does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) offer?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) charge?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) charges 1.00% a year for its Advisory Fee. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) use?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)’s separately managed account assets are held at Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ag. (Basel), with $879M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 March 2026
How many financial advisors does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) have?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)’s separately managed accounts held 62% exchange-traded equities, 15% other, 11% cash and equivalents, 5% investment grade corporate bonds, 4% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% high-yield corporate bonds and 1% sovereign bonds. The 15% other category is described as: Exchange Traded Funds and Precious Metals, Commodities, Private Equity.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) is owned through a chain of holding companies by Vicky and David and Jacob Safra, Sihl Holdings Limited, and Jsi Holdings (Switzerland) Ag. Its direct owner is J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 March 2026
How does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) get paid?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) 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 J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)?
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America)’s main office is at Rue De La Corraterie 4, Geneva, Switzerland 1204. Its phone number is 41583176400.