Decisive Capital Management acquires Artorius Wealth Switzerland
Geneva-based Decisive Capital Management has acquired the Swiss operations of Artorius Wealth Switzerland in Zurich (Artorius).
The transaction, which closed on January 21, will strengthen Decisive’s wealth platform and presence in Zurich, where it already has an office, and help the company deliver long-term value to its clients.
Now in its sixth year of existence, Decisive is one of the fastest growing financial companies in Switzerland. Decisive manages more than CHF 6 billion on behalf of clients and specializes in offering its clients smart capital opportunities for direct investments in disruptive industries.
Our agreement with Decisive means that we will continue to offer Artorius’ resident and non-resident clients a platform in Switzerland from which to conduct their international affairs.”
“This first acquisition is an important step in enhancing our wealth and asset management ecosystem,” said Decisive’s Partners. “This transaction fits in with our growth strategy and solidifies our commitment to be a trusted advisor to our clients. We look forward to welcoming the Artorius Zurich team to our smart capital-focused investment discovery platform.”
James Phillips, Managing Director and Founding Member of Artorius added: “I have always strived to be my clients’ trusted advisor and nurture the relationship through regular dialogue. It has been a privilege to simply ‘listen’ to customers’ concerns and ambitions and to combine Decisive’s values, next-gen thinking and performance to build on the Artorius values of ‘There has to be a better way’. James Phillips joins Decisive as Senior Partner and Head of Northern Europe.
“I am pleased to announce Artorius’ agreement with Decisive,” said Ian Marsh, Executive Chairman of Artorius. “Working with the Decisive team over the past few months has shown that Artorius and Decisive share a customer-centric philosophy and ethos. Artorius is focused on regional growth opportunities in the UK and our agreement with Decisive means we will continue to offer Artorius resident non-domiciled clients a platform in Switzerland from which to conduct their international affairs.”
Decisive describes itself as a next generation independent advisor, working with high net worth individuals, their families, entrepreneurs and businesses to protect and grow their wealth. It has offices in Geneva, Zurich and London.
Founded in Geneva in 2016, Decisive works with more than 90 professionals across a global network, with over $6 billion in assets overseen on behalf of its clients.
Founded in 2015, Artorius is headquartered in Manchester and advises clients across the UK from its offices in Manchester and London. The company provides wealth planning and investment advice to financial services professionals, UK business owners and entrepreneurs, private equity professionals and individuals who inherit wealth. Artorius currently has £1.5 billion in assets under management and is owned by management, employees and a small group of wealthy individual shareholders. Wealth grew by £400m (around 36%) in the 12 months to April 2021.