# J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd

> J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Geneva, Switzerland, registered since 2018, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026.

- CRD: 292433
- Filed as: J. SAFRA SARASIN ASSET MANAGEMENT (NORTH AMERICA) LTD
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 25, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/292433
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/j-safra-sarasin-asset-management-north-america-ltd-geneva-292433

## Quick answers

**How is J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; other.

**Where is J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd located?**
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd's principal office is in Geneva, Switzerland, according to its Form ADV; the April 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd registered with the SEC or a state?**
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 292433.

**How much does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd manage?**
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd reports $931,943,670 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026 (56% discretionary).

**How have J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd: Regulatory assets under management: $268,056,116 in the October 2021 data and $931,943,670 in the October 2026 data, up 248%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (136); corporations or other businesses not listed above (45); high net worth individuals (43).

**Which custodians does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd use?**
J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd. (affiliated with the firm) as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/292433

**Does J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 says: "We consider that a minimum Discretionary Mandate or Advisory Mandate value of USD 3,000,000 allows for most efficient management and sufficient diversification."

**What changed in J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 5. Registered or notice-filed in SD, TX, WA.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Other

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026)

- Account minimum: $3,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> We consider that a minimum Discretionary Mandate or Advisory Mandate value of USD 3,000,000 allows for most efficient management and sufficient diversification.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd. (affiliated with the firm)

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $931,943,670
- Discretionary: $523,957,918
- Non-discretionary: $407,985,752

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 136 | $186,403,602 |
| High net worth individuals | 43 | $685,303,897 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $2,451,478 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 45 | $57,784,693 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 7 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, NV, NY, SD, TX, VA, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the April 2026 filing
- Zurich

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [jsafrasarasin.com/NORTHAMERICA](https://jsafrasarasin.com/NORTHAMERICA)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $268,056,116 | 3 | March 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $398,000,000 | 4 | March 15, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $335,941,685 | 4 | March 30, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $651,032,374 | 4 | March 26, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $913,790,953 | 9 | April 30, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $931,943,670 | 7 | March 25, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $268,056,116 in the October 2021 data and $931,943,670 in the October 2026 data, up 248%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 5.
- Registered or notice-filed in SD, TX, WA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management (North America) Ltd (CRD 292433): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.