J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd
- Regulatory AUM
- $932M
- Discretionary
- $524M
- Clients
- 225
- Avg AUM / client
- $4.1M
- Accounts
- 225
- Employees
- 7
AUM over time
Annual snapshots from Form ADV filings · as of Mar 25, 2026
Who they serve
| Client type | Clients | AUM | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (non-high net worth) | 136 | $186M | 20.0% |
| High net worth individuals | 43 | $685M | 73.5% |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $2.5M | 0.26% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 45 | $57.8M | 6.2% |
People (8)
| Name | Role / title | Credentials | With firm since | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safra, David, Joseph | Shareholder | Jul 2017 (9y) | ≈ 7.91% – 50% via Js International Holdings Ltd | |
| Safra, Jacob, Joseph | Shareholder | Jul 2017 (9y) | ≈ 7.91% – 50% via Js International Holdings Ltd | |
| Safra, Vicky | Shareholder | Jul 2017 (9y) | ≈ 23.73% – 100% via Js International Holdings Ltd | |
| Egli, Juerg | Director | Jan 2018 (9y) | Less than 5% | |
| Jacquemoud, Jean Pierre | Director | Jan 2018 (9y) | Less than 5% | |
| Sassoon, Elie, Vivien | Chairman/Director | Jan 2018 (9y) | Less than 5% | |
| Maxwell, Thomas, Herbert | Chief Executive Officer | Apr 2018 (8y) | Less than 5% | |
| Menna, Costantino | Chief Compliance Officer | Apr 2022 (4y) | Less than 5% |
Entity owners (Schedule A/B)
| Entity | Title / status | Since | Sch. | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag | Shareholder | Jan 2018 | A | 75% or more |
| J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. | Shareholder | Dec 2008 | B | ≈ 56.25% – 100% via J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag |
| J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl | Shareholder | Sep 2008 | B | ≈ 42.19% – 100% via J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. |
| Js International Holdings Ltd | Shareholder | Jun 2017 | B | ≈ 31.64% – 100% via J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl |
Undisclosed: 0% – 25% of the firm is not attributable from the filed Schedule A bands.
Estimated effective ownership (look-through of filed bands):
- Safra, David, Joseph: 25% – 50% of Js International Holdings Ltd × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 7.91% – 50% of the firm
- Safra, Jacob, Joseph: 25% – 50% of Js International Holdings Ltd × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 7.91% – 50% of the firm
- Safra, Vicky: 75% – 100% of Js International Holdings Ltd × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 23.73% – 100% of the firm
- J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A.: 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 56.25% – 100% of the firm
- J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl: 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 42.19% – 100% of the firm
- Js International Holdings Ltd: 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings Luxembourg Sarl × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Holdings International (Luxembourg) S.A. × 75% – 100% of J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ag × 75% – 100% direct ≈ 31.64% – 100% of the firm
Roster from the IAPD representatives feed; ownership and acquisition dates from Form ADV Schedule A/B. "Since" is the earliest filed registration or acquisition date.
Documents (1 archived)
| Form | Period | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form ADV (full filing) | 03/25/2026 | 1.11 MB | View · PDF · Source ↗ |
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Disciplinary disclosures
No disciplinary events reported on the firm's latest Form ADV filing.
How they charge
- • Percentage of assets under management
- • Other fees
- • WRAP FEE PROGRAM
Services
- • Portfolio management for individuals/small businesses
Custody
Reported custodians
- Bank J Safra Sarasin $879M (94% of AUM) Mar 2026
Amounts as reported in ADV Item 5.K.(3) (custodians holding 10%+ of SMA assets).
Firm reports having custody of client funds or securities (Item 9.A).
Source
All data on this page comes from this firm's Form ADV filings, reproduced without modification. Latest filing: Mar 25, 2026.
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