Pictet North America Advisors SA

PNAA From ADV - Part 2B

Pictet North America Advisors - Form ADV - Part 2B

This brochure supplement provides information about our supervised persons that supplements the Pictet North America Advisors SA’s brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00 if you did not receive Pictet North America Advisors SA’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional information about Pictet North America Advisors SA is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Geneva Head Office
Route des Acacias 48
1211 Geneva 73 Tel +41 22 307 90 00
Fax +41 22 307 90 01
Zurich Representative Office
Bahnhofstrasse 32
8001 Zurich Tel +41 43 283 64 00
Fax +41 43 283 64 01

A - Geneva Head Office

Supervised person: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO

  • Year of birth: 1964
  • Education: Bachelor in Business Administration, M.A. and M.B.A. from NYU. Joined PNAA in 2025. Current position: CEO. Previously Managing Director (2017–2023) at J.P. Morgan in New York and Managing Director at CitiPrivate Bank in New York, UK and Switzerland (1990–2017).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  •  Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: PNAA Board of Directors. Please contact Giovanni Viani, Chairman of the Board, if any question at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Maxence Bigueur

  • Year of birth: 1985
  • Education: Engineering degree from ENSEA, France, Master of Science in Communication Systems and Signal Processing from the University of Bristol, UK, and Master of Science in Finance from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Joined PNAA in 2023. Current position: Portfolio Management Trading Officer. Previously Financial Advisor (2012–2023) at Elystone Capital S.A.
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: José Cortes

  • Year of birth: 1990
  • Education: Double Bachelor degree – Law & Business Administration from Universidad Carlos III, Spain, and CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2023. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Client Advisor with JPMorgan, Los Angeles and Geneva (2014–2022).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Fernando Diaz Piera

  • Year of birth: 1982
  • Education: Double Bachelor degree – Law & Business Administration from Universidad Carlos III, Spain, and CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2019. Current position: Investment Specialist. Previously Global Investment Specialist at JP Morgan in New York and Switzerland (2012–2018) and at UBS in Zurich (2018–2019).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Benjamin Erne

  • Year of birth: 1995
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management from the University of Geneva (2018) and Master’s degree in Management specialised in Finance and Investment from IE Business School (2020). CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2021. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Junior Portfolio Manager (2023–2025) at PNAA, Graduate (2021–2023) at PNAA and Banque Pictet & Cie S.A. and Consultant (2021) at KPMG in the Forensics department.
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Alban Gay

  • Year of birth: 1970
  • Education: Masters in Economics in 1996 and Master of Science in 1994 from HEC University of Lausanne & FRM Certified. Joined PNAA in 2019. Current position: Senior Portfolio Manager. Previously Senior Investment Manager in a Private Family Office (2015–2018) and Chief Investment Officer at Banque Hottinger & Cie S.A. (2010–2015).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Mussie Kidane

  • Year of birth: 1973
  • Education: Master’s in Economics and Finance and Master of Quantitative Economics from the University of Geneva, and CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2022. Current position: Chief Investment Officer. Previously Global Head of Manager and Fund Research (2008–2022), Senior Investment Manager (2006–2008) at Banque Pictet & Cie S.A., Analyst and Portfolio Manager (2003–2006) and Performance and Risk Analyst (2001–2003) at Banque Lombard Odier & Cie.
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Philippe Kuster

  • Year of birth: 1973
  • Education: Degree in Economics from the University of Geneva and CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2011. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Portfolio Manager at PNAA (2011–2019) and Head of Investments, specialised in equity mandates with BvB & Cie (2004–2011).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Luis Mas

  • Year of birth: 1986
  • Education: Bachelor of Business Administration and Master's in Strategic Management from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Spain. Joined PNAA in 2021. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in Austin, Miami and Switzerland (2014–2020) and Regional Service Officer at Merrill Lynch Bank in Geneva (2012–2014).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Debora Oliveira

  • Year of birth: 1993
  • Education: Bachelor in Business Administration from Haute École de Gestion, Switzerland, and Master in Management and Financial Strategies from ENACO Business School, France. Joined PNAA in 2021. Current position: Client Relationship Officer. Previously Fraud Risk Manager (2020–2021) at Banque Pictet & Cie S.A. and Client Relationship Officer at PNAA (2019–2020).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Fabio Paolini

  • Year of birth: 1969
  • Education: Degree in Economics and Banking from the University of Siena, Italy, and a CFPI/AZEK diploma and a CFA charterholder. Joined PNAA in 2023. Current position: Senior Portfolio Manager. Previously Head of the International Equities team and Lead Portfolio Manager at Pictet Asset Management, London (1997–2023).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Valerie Romy

  • Year of birth: 1982
  • Education: Degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, and CIIA holder. Joined PNAA in 2011. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Private Banking Assistant with NBK Banque Privée (Suisse) S.A. (2009–2011).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Tania Sanz Mijares

  • Year of birth: 1978
  • Education: Degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva. Joined PNAA in 2015. Current position: Client Relationship Officer. Previously Private Banking Assistant with Banque Pictet & Cie S.A. (2007–2015).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Jean-Jacques Vaucher

  • Year of birth: 1963
  • Education: Swiss Federal Banking Diploma in 1993. Joined PNAA in 2014. Current position: Chief Operating Officer. Previously Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer at Bank Pictet & Cie (Asia) Ltd, Singapore (2007–2014) and Head of Correspondent Banking & Network Management at Banque Pictet & Cie S.A. (2003–2007)
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

B - Zurich Representative Office

Supervised person: Martina Conte

  • Year of birth: 1999
  • Education: Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education specialised in Banking and Finance, Lucerne. Joined PNAA in 2023. Current position: Client Relationship Officer. Previously Private Banking Assistant at Schwyzer Kantonalbank (2015–2023).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: René Elste

  • Year of birth: 1967
  • Education: Master of Economics and Business Administration specialised in Banking from the University of Zurich. Joined PNAA in 2016. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Head of Wealth Management and Senior Client Relationship Manager at UBS Swiss Financial Advisers AG (2005–2016).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Vanessa Flueckiger

  • Year of birth: 1980
  • Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences HWZ Zurich. Joined PNAA in 2016. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Client Relationship Manager with UBS Swiss Financial Advisers AG (2012–2016) and Client Relationship Manager with UBS AG (2010–2012).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.

Supervised person: Beat Ruettimann

  • Year of birth: 1967
  • Education: Degree in Business Administration from Zurich College of Higher VET Business Administration. Joined PNAA in 2012. Current position: Client Relationship Manager. Previously Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse Private Advisors AG (2003–2012).
  • Disciplinary information: None to report
  • Other business activities: None to report
  • Additional compensation: None to report
  • Supervised by: Francesco Rocciolo, CEO, at +41 22 307 90 00. Each supervised person is responsible to ensure the advice provided to clients is suitable in light of the client risk profile, needs and objectives. A second level of monitoring is performed on a sample basis.