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Swisspartners Advisors Ag

Wealth managementRIA

Zurich, SwitzerlandCRD 148721Updated

Swisspartners Advisors Ag is an investment adviser based in Zurich, Switzerland, registered with the SEC since 2009. It provides investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $892 million, as filed on 26 March 2026.

90
Clients
$7.03M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
1
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 26 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Swisspartners Advisors Ag provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Swisspartners Advisors Ag reports 90 clients. They include 41 individual clients, 32 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($892M across 114 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 53% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients90 clients reported
Assets$892M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)46%34%
High-net-worth individuals36%23%
Insurance companiesFewer than 520%
Corporations and other businesses19%22%

Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.

Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
41
Regulatory AUM
$304M
AUM share
34.1%
Avg. per client
$7.41M
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
32
Regulatory AUM
$209M
AUM share
23.5%
Avg. per client
$6.54M
Insurance companies
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$180M
AUM share
20.2%
Avg. per client
—
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
17
Regulatory AUM
$199M
AUM share
22.3%
Avg. per client
$11.7M

Total

Clients
90
Regulatory AUM
$892M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
53%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0

Fees and minimums

Swisspartners Advisors Ag is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees (other than subscription fees), performance-based fees and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Account Opening Assistance
Active help with custodian account opening is offered for a one-time setup fee of up to CHF 12,000, if requested.

Ownership and people

Swisspartners Group Ag owns 75% or more of Swisspartners Advisors Ag and is in turn owned by W. Vogt Holding Ag (25–50%) and Pierer Swiss Ag (25–50%). Dominique Spillmann is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Investment Officer Peter Ahluwalia and Chief Compliance Officer Alessandro Chiarenza. It has 5 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Staff

  • 5 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Swisspartners Advisors Ag· the adviser
  • Swisspartners Group Ag

    Control person · since December 2016

    Owns 75% or more of Swisspartners Advisors Ag
    • W. Vogt Holding Ag

      Control person · since September 2023

      Owns 25% to 50% of Swisspartners Group Ag
      • Werner Vogt

        Control person · since September 2023

        Owns 75% or more of W. Vogt Holding Ag
    • Pierer Swiss Ag

      Control person · since September 2023

      Owns 25% to 50% of Swisspartners Group Ag
      • Stefan Pierer

        Control person · since June 2024

        Owns 75% or more of Pierer Swiss Ag

Growth and acquisitions

Swisspartners Advisors Ag’s regulatory assets grew 1.9× from $478M (March 2021) to $892M (March 2026); clients rose from 71 to 90 and employees fell from 7 to 5.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Swisspartners Advisors Ag figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$892M9051
March 2025$609M8051
March 2024$551M7851
May 2023$501M7751
March 2022$582M7761
March 2021$478M7171

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Swisspartners Advisors Ag has 0 offices, with 1 listed address with no US state reported.

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Swisspartners Advisors Ag
Headquarters
AM Schanzengraben 23, Zurich, Switzerland 8002
SEC file
801-69940
Structure
corporation organized in Switzerland
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Swisspartners Advisors Ag uses Bank Julius Baer & Co. ($520M, 62%), Pershing ($125M, 15%) and Dreyfus Sohne & Cie. Aktiengesellschaft, Banquiers ($99.8M, 12%), among others, as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Swisspartners Advisors Ag does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$841M
named custodians
  • Bank Julius Baer & Co.Bank Julius Baer & Co. LTD. · Zurich · $520M62%
  • Banque Pictet & Cie SaBanque Pictet & Cie Sa · Geneva · $95.6M11%
  • PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $125M15%
  • Dreyfus Sohne & Cie. Aktiengesellschaft, BanquiersDreyfus Sohne & Cie. Aktiengesellschaft, Banquiers · Basel · $99.8M12%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Swisspartners Advisors Ag’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (36%) and bonds (30%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $148M across 23 positions; the largest are Apa Corporation (10.8%), D R Horton Inc. (9.2%) and SPDR Index Shs Fds (8.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks36%
  • Funds11%
    • Registered funds9%
    • Pooled vehicles2%
  • Bonds30%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds20%
    • Sovereign bonds10%
  • Cash12%
  • Other11%
    • Numbers refer to values as of 31 december 2025. field "other" represents mainly investments in physical gold.11%

Reported 13F holdings

$148M
Reported 13F value
23
Positions
80.0%
In the 10 largest
−6.7%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apa Corporation10.8%
  2. D R Horton Inc.9.2%
  3. SPDR Index Shs Fds · SP China ETF8.6%
  4. Siriusxm Holdings Inc.8.2%
  5. iShares TR · Mrgstr MD CP Val7.9%
  6. SPDR Index Shs Fds · ST Mar Divid ETF7.8%
  7. SPDR Gold TR · Gold Shs7.4%
  8. Alaska Air Group Inc.7.1%
  9. Lyondellbasell Industries NV · Shs - A -7.0%
  10. Totalenergies SE · Act5.9%

Together, the ten largest are 80.0% of reported value.

The 23 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 11 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Swisspartners Advisors Ag have?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag has 90 clients and manages $892 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 41 individual clients, 32 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 26 March 2026

What services does Swisspartners Advisors Ag offer?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Swisspartners Advisors Ag use?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag’s separately managed account assets are held at Bank Julius Baer & Co. LTD. (Zurich), with $520M, Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $125M, Dreyfus Sohne & Cie. Aktiengesellschaft, Banquiers (Basel), with $99.8M and Banque Pictet & Cie Sa (Geneva), with $95.6M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 26 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Swisspartners Advisors Ag have?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 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 Swisspartners Advisors Ag invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Swisspartners Advisors Ag’s separately managed accounts held 36% exchange-traded equities, 20% investment grade corporate bonds, 12% cash and equivalents, 11% other, 10% sovereign bonds, 9% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar). The 11% other category is described as: Numbers Refer to Values As of 31 December 2025. Field "Other" Represents Mainly Investments in Physical Gold.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Swisspartners Advisors Ag?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag is owned through a chain of holding companies by Werner Vogt and Stefan Pierer. Its direct owner is Swisspartners Group Ag (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 26 March 2026

How does Swisspartners Advisors Ag get paid?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, performance-based fees and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions 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 Swisspartners Advisors Ag?

Swisspartners Advisors Ag’s main office is at AM Schanzengraben 23, Zurich, Switzerland 8002. Its phone number is 41582000800. Its website is swisspartners-advisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 26 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 26 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. SPA FORM ADV PART 2A 17 MARCH 2026, submitted 26 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 148721.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 26 March 2021 to 26 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. Form 13F-HR, filed 11 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Swisspartners Advisors, website.

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