Laurent SAMSON
Geneva
Summary
Wealth Manager with over 20 years of experience in multi-family offices, private wealth management and international business development. Strong expertise in HNWI/UHNWI advisory, asset allocation, estate planning, international taxation and bespoke financial solutions. Extensive network across Europe, Latin America and Asia. Proven leadership and ability to build strategic partnerships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Wealth Manager
Elaia Capital
Geneva
07.2025 - Current
- Developed tailor-made asset management strategies for HNWI and institutional clients.
- Created structured comprehensive wealth management plans aligned with client goals.
- Executed international business development initiatives across private and institutional networks.
Managing Director
SLG Wealth Management SA
Geneva
06.2019 - 06.2025
- Developed international portfolios across Europe, Asia, and LATAM, aligning investment strategies with regional market trends.
- Created tailored client portfolios for private, institutional, and insurance sectors, optimizing asset allocation to meet diverse client needs.
- Led executive operations of multi-family office, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Strategic asset allocation and bespoke wealth management.
SVP Senior Advisor
Beaulac SA
Geneva
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided multi-family office advisory services for high-net-worth individuals.
- Acquired and managed international clients through strategic outreach initiatives.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and objectives across departments.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and drive business growth strategies.
Board Member – Director
MANVINES SA
Montevideo
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Oversaw private equity and real estate investment projects, driving portfolio performance and maximizing returns.
- Cultivated strong network across Latin America, facilitating cross-border investments and partnerships.
- Designed comprehensive tax and estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, optimizing financial outcomes.
Board Member - Head of Sales
ALMAGEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SA
Luxembourg
03.2011 - 08.2016
- Developed client portfolio through private and institutional networking for European and Latin American clients.
- Business development strategy and implementation.
- Tailor-made asset management for HNWI clients or institutional clients (insurance life company, foundation).
- Established and managed partnerships with life insurance companies, banks, and funds to enhance service offerings.
- Managed family office operations, coordinating financial and investment activities among family members to align objectives.
- Inheritance and tax planning for HNWI clients.
- Served as a board member for internal and external audit.
Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor
OPPORTUNITÉ LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg-Paris
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Developed tailored asset management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including insurance companies and funds.
- Managed relationships with high-net-worth individual clients to address their financial needs.
- Developed comprehensive inheritance planning strategies to secure client assets.
- Managed clients across multiple custodians and countries to ensure seamless asset oversight.
- Established and managed partnerships with life insurance companies, banks, and funds to enhance client service offerings.
- Development of activity based on referencing and prospecting.
Private Banker
BANQUE INTERNATIONAL A LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg
09.2002 - 02.2009
- Managing a client portfolio under advisory contract specialized in bonds.
- Implemented and monitored prospecting activities, engaging financial intermediaries and lawyers to enhance client acquisition.
- Implementation of customized solution for financial structuring, tax and estate.
- Developed life insurance solutions for high-net-worth individuals at Dexia Life and Pension.
- Developed and presented training programs on inheritance planning tailored for clients in France and Belgium.
- Led team to develop and execute strategies for French market growth.
- Recruited team members to align with objectives.
- Formation of team member on wealth management optimization.
Junior Private Banker
BNP PARIBAS
France
03.2002 - 09.2002
- Conducted personal wealth assessments for high-net-worth individuals to identify tailored financial strategies.
- Supported wealth management advisors in client support and advisor replacement tasks to enhance client relationships.
- Evaluated customer heritage presentations to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
Education
Master II with Honors - Wealth Management & Finance
University of Nancy
Nancy01-2002
Master with Honors - Business Law & Taxation
University of Nancy
Nancy01-2001
Baccalauréat with Honors - Economics
Lycée Notre Dame Saint Sigisbert
Nancy01-1997
Skills
- HNWI & UHNWI portfolio management
- Asset allocation & wealth engineering
- Investment strategy
- Due diligence
- Regulatory compliance
- Family office services
- International business development
- Leadership & team motivation
Hobbies and Interests
- Gastronomy
- Sports
- Travel
Languages
French
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Wealth Manager
Elaia Capital
07.2025 - Current
Managing Director
SLG Wealth Management SA
06.2019 - 06.2025
SVP Senior Advisor
Beaulac SA
06.2018 - 05.2019
Board Member – Director
MANVINES SA
03.2014 - 04.2018
Board Member - Head of Sales
ALMAGEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SA
03.2011 - 08.2016
Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor
OPPORTUNITÉ LUXEMBOURG
03.2009 - 02.2011
Private Banker
BANQUE INTERNATIONAL A LUXEMBOURG
09.2002 - 02.2009
Junior Private Banker
BNP PARIBAS
03.2002 - 09.2002
Master II with Honors - Wealth Management & Finance
University of Nancy
Master with Honors - Business Law & Taxation
University of Nancy
Baccalauréat with Honors - Economics
Lycée Notre Dame Saint Sigisbert