Beyond his significant contributions at Fitzpatricks, Vaiente's career includes pivotal roles at renowned organisations such as ANZ, iPac Securities, and Zurich, highlighting his profound influence in the financial sector. The leadership at AZ Sestante expressed their intention to leverage Vaiente's expertise to further reinforce their offerings to financial advisory firms in a time characterised by economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
Massimo Guiati, Director of AZ Sestante and CEO of the Azimut Group, acknowledged the strategic foresight behind the appointment. “In these uncertain times, we see plenty of opportunity to help financial advisory firms navigate the changing investment landscape, and build and manage robust portfolios that meet their clients’ goals and objectives,” he elaborated. Highlighting that the firm boasts a unique market proposition, Guiati emphasised the synergy between a skilled local team and a vast, resourceful international network of investment experts.
The addition of Vaiente marks the latest in a series of key hires since the start of the year, designed to fortify AZ Sestante’s market position. Recent recruitments include Mitchell Healey, formerly an analyst at Evergreen Consultants, and Francis Obre, associated with the Future Fund Governance Committee, now leading AZ Sestante’s operations.
Antonio Vaiente expressed enthusiasm about his new role at AZ Sestante, observing that the current market conditions present exciting challenges and opportunities. “Investors and advisers are grappling with heightened economic and geopolitical risk, and many are looking for guidance and direction to understand what’s happening in the world, the macro-economic themes driving markets, and how that impacts their client portfolios. AZ Sestante can bring unique insights and perspectives on macro-economics, markets and portfolio construction,” noted Vaiente.
AZ Sestante is distinguished in the field of asset management by its expertise in engineering multi-manager model portfolios through structures such as SMAs, MDAs, and funds of funds. Their approach supports clients in crafting diverse investment strategies tailored to specific objectives and risk profiles.
The appointment of Vaiente signals a decisive step for AZ Sestante, a move aligned with the Azimut Group’s broader strategic focus on nurturing and expanding its advisory capabilities to meet evolving client needs amid dynamic market conditions.
