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The Hottinger Group
Multifamily office listing in London, United Kingdom.
- SEC-registered
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.5 billion
- Employees
- 24
- SEC CRD
- 316515
London-based international wealth manager and multi-family office serving wealthy individuals and families.
Overview
Hottinger provides bespoke advice and investment management for complex financial, investment and generational planning needs. Its core services include traditional wealth management, private investment placement and family office services.
History
The group says it was established in 1981 and serves multigenerational families in more than 16 countries.
Leadership
Penny Lovell is CEO. Andrew Butler-Cassar is Head of Private Clients, Rob Cloete is Chief Investment Officer, and Tim Sharp is Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Mark Robertson is Chairman and Group CEO; he joined in 2013 and also serves as a director of group entities.
Rob Cloete joined Hottinger in April 2024 and specializes in global, multi-asset-class advice and investment management.
Services
Hottinger offers wealth management, private investment placement and family office services through an integrated suite of banking and private client offerings. The firm says these services are supported by a global team of around 50 staff.
What the firm offers
- Investment management
Client Focus
The firm serves wealthy individuals, families and multigenerational families internationally. Its work is designed for clients managing complex financial, investment and generational planning needs.
Approach
Hottinger’s investment process uses fundamental economic analysis, a disciplined top-down approach and globally diversified strategies. The firm seeks investable opportunities with fundamental and enduring characteristics and aims to preserve capital and income through consistent performance.
Portfolio strategies are designed around each client’s specific needs and objectives, with risks explained and understood. Hottinger says its approach brings founding families and executives together through shared infrastructure and aligned commercial and legacy interests.
By the numbers
| Year | Regulatory AUM | Discretionary | Non-discretionary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.0 billion | $419 million | $600 million |
| 2023 | $989 million | $558 million | $431 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 billion | $613 million | $579 million |
| 2026 | $1.5 billion | $762 million | $710 million |
| Year | Average AUM per client |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $5 million |
| 2023 | $4 million |
| 2025 | $4 million |
| 2026 | $6 million |
| Client type | Clients (2026) |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 74 |
| High net worth individuals | 110 |
| Pension plans | 11 |
| Insurance companies | 8 |
| Corporations | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 24 |
FAQs
What does Hottinger do?
Hottinger provides wealth management, private investment placement, family office services and related banking and private client offerings.
Where does Hottinger operate?
The group is based in London and says it serves multigenerational families in more than 16 countries.
Is Hottinger regulated?
Hottinger & Co Limited reports authorization and regulation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 208737. It is also registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under SEC file number 801-122761 and CRD number 316515.
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Sources
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