Vanessa Muenzhuber from CORUM Vermögensverwaltung AG is our Advisor of the Month

Vanessa Muenzhuber brings over 25 years of experience in international wealth management. She has held senior positions at JPMorgan Wealth Management and Credit Suisse Private Bank in Hong Kong and Zurich.

Her track record includes advising clients from Asia, Switzerland and Latin America who sought access to the Swiss financial centre. Her professional expertise and focus is on bespoke investment solutions to help her clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

Vanessa Muenzhuber is fluent in German, English, Spanish, and French.

Looking back on your journey in asset management, how did it begin, and  which experiences have taught you the most?  

My journey began with a fascination for international markets, people, and long-term  relationships. Over the past 25 years, working in Zurich and Hong Kong with UBS, J.P.  Morgan, and Credit Suisse, I’ve advised international families, entrepreneurs, and family  offices across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.  

The biggest lesson has been that trust and long-term success are built through consistency,  patience, and genuine commitment — especially across different market cycles and cultures.  Today, at Corum Independent Asset Management, we focus on independent, unbiased advice  and long-term alignment with our clients.  

How has your investment philosophy evolved as markets have become  more data-driven and technology-driven?  

Technology has made markets faster, more reactive, and more volatile. Information now  moves globally in real time, which amplifies short-term market swings.  

For me, this has reinforced the importance of discipline and long-term thinking. Investors who react emotionally to volatility often miss the recovery. I always say: don’t give in to volatility  and miss vitality.  

Which long-term structural trend will have the biggest impact on asset allocation over the next decade? 

I believe we are now living in a post-COVID investment world. The crisis accelerated geopolitical fragmentation, inflation pressures, technological disruption, and the end of ultra low interest rates.  

As a result, diversification has become much more complex. Investors increasingly need  portfolios built around functional diversification — combining return drivers, diversifiers, and  tail hedges — rather than relying on traditional asset-class labels alone.  

Which risks are investors underestimating today?  

I believe investors may be underestimating the upside potential of AI-driven productivity and growth. So far, labour markets remain resilient while AI is already improving efficiency and  profitability.  

The bigger underestimated risk, in my view, is regulatory and systemic. A major AI-related  incident could quickly trigger stricter regulation and slow global adoption.  

Beyond performance, what builds lasting trust between an advisor and  clients?  

Consistency, transparency, and genuine care for the client’s long-term goals.  

Markets fluctuate, but clients remember how present, calm, and reliable you are during both  opportunities and uncertainty. Trust is built over time through honesty, listening, and long term partnership.  

What differentiates your investment philosophy from others in the  industry?  

Clarity and conviction.  

We focus less on short-term market noise and more on structural trends, macro fundamentals,  and resilience. Today, portfolio construction requires understanding geopolitics, inflation,  supply chains, and functional diversification — not just chasing returns.  

What common mistakes do investors still make today?  

Many investors still define risk too narrowly through short-term volatility models. That often  leads to reducing exposure during drawdowns and missing the recovery.  

Risk management should focus more on long-term macro fundamentals, structural resilience,  and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. 

From a global perspective, which markets interest you most today?  

I continue to favour the United States and parts of Asia, where innovation, productivity, and  structural growth remain strongest.  

Within Asia, Hong Kong is becoming increasingly interesting again as China gradually adopts  a more supportive stance toward private enterprise and capital markets. More broadly, emerging Asia continues to benefit from digitalisation, demographics, and long-term  consumption growth.  

Outside of work, what helps you recharge?  

Family, sports, and nature help me stay grounded and balanced. I enjoy cooking, tennis,  skiing, yoga, meditation, and spending time outdoors.  

These activities help me maintain perspective, resilience, and gratitude — qualities that are  equally important in life and in investing.