Firm Description
BigSur is an independent, fee-based global multi-family office founded in 2007 and is
headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA. The Firm provides a range of family office services,
including investment advice, to our Client families.
Principal Owners of BigSur
BSWM is an independent investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”), as of 2008, and is organized as a limited liability company under the law of
the State of Delaware. BigSur Partners, LLC wholly owns BigSur Wealth Management, LLC.
Ignacio Gabriel Pakciarz wholly owns BigSur Advisors Corp., which holds the majority ownership
interest in BigSur Partners, LLC.
Types of Services
BigSur provides investment advisory and consulting services to high net worth individuals, trusts,
corporations, single family offices and pooled unregistered investment vehicles (collectively, the
“Clients”). BigSur offers the following services to advisory Clients:
Portfolio Management and Portfolio Consulting Services
BigSur provides continuous advice to Clients regarding the investment of Client funds based on
the individual needs of the Client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives
based on a Client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a Client's personal
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy.
During our data-gathering process, we determine the Client’s individual objectives, time horizons,
risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. We may also review and discuss a Client’s prior investment
history, as well as family composition and background. Clients can also impose reasonable
restrictions on investments in certain types of securities, asset classes, and sectors.
We manage advisory accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, as agreed with each
Client. For Client accounts managed on a discretionary basis, BigSur will have full authority with
respect to the notional value of purchases and sales of securities in traditional asset classes such as
equities, mutual funds and fixed income securities. The Adviser will also have the authority with
respect to the timing of when a transaction is placed in a Client’s account. BigSur will not exercise
discretionary authority with respect to allocations in alternative investment products (e.g. private
equity and debt funds, hedge funds, etc.) and will always obtain Client consent prior to investment.
For Client accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis, Clients will make the final decision with
respect to the purchase or sale of any securities in their account(s). BigSur will always obtain
Client consent prior to placing any transactions in non-discretionary accounts.
We also provide portfolio consulting services where the Client will retain the ultimate responsibility
for the implementation of any or all of our recommendations. Portfolio consulting assets are
considered assets under advisement and are not included in our Firm’s regulatory assets under
management. Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the Client along with other
considerations.
For certain clientele, we may allocate the Client's assets among one or more third-party investment
advisers. Portfolio weighting among third-party investment advisers, and other investments will
be determined by each Client's individual needs and circumstances.
Use of Third-Party Managers
As part of this service, we perform professional management searches of unaffiliated investment
advisers and determine which adviser(s) management style is appropriate to each of the asset
categories in the Client's targeted asset allocation. Factors we consider in making this determination
include account size, risk tolerance, the opinion of each Client and the investment philosophy and
particular niche of the selected investment adviser(s). Clients should refer to the selected
investment adviser(s) disclosure document(s) for a full description of the services offered.
Under our discretionary portfolio management services, if we determine at any point that a
particular selected investment adviser is not providing satisfactory management services to the
Client, or is not managing the Client's portfolio in a manner consistent with the Client's IPS, we
will remove the Client's assets from that adviser and place the Client's assets in another investment
at our discretion. As such, our Firm requests that the Client grant
the Firm the authority to hire
and fire the selected investment advisers on the Client's behalf and to move funds among them, as
appropriate.
Under our non-discretionary portfolio management services, if we determine at any point that a
particular selected investment adviser is not providing satisfactory management services to the
Client, or is not managing the Client's portfolio in a manner consistent with the Client's IPS, we
will recommend that the Client contract with a different adviser. If such recommendation is
accepted by the Client, we will be responsible for arranging the removal of the investment adviser
and transitioning to a new investment adviser.
Under our portfolio consulting services, if we believe that a particular independent adviser is
performing inadequately, or if we believe that a different manager is more suitable for a Client's
particular needs, then we will suggest that the Client contract with a different adviser. Under this
scenario, our Firm will assist the Client in selecting a new adviser, and then monitor that adviser's
performance. Any move to a new investment adviser is solely at the discretion of the Client. Our
Firm will conduct or review appropriate due diligence prepared by third parties on all independent
investment advisers, making reasonable inquiries into their portfolio management and compliance
practices.
BigSur Family Office Services
BigSur provides multi-family office services to high net worth individuals, trusts, corporations,
single family offices and pooled unregistered investment vehicles. These services can include the
managing of non-securitized real estate holdings, the management of business entities, trust
services, including closely-held businesses, the hiring and selection of outside consultants,
including bookkeepers and bookkeeping services, attorneys, private bankers, accountants,
insurance advisors, real estate management Firms, and adhoc concierge services that are typically
requested by family offices.
BigSur Private Placement Management Services
BigSur manages a legacy pooled unregistered investment vehicle to facilitate Clients’ access to
direct alternative investments transactions such as: loans, real estate, private equity, amongst others.
The pooled unregistered investment vehicle is managed in accordance with the objectives and
strategy as defined in each pool’s private placement memorandum and/or limited partnership
agreement (“Governing Fund Documents”). All terms were established at the time of the pool’s
formation and investors may not restrict the investments except as indicated in the Governing Fund
Documents.
Interests in the pooled unregistered investment vehicle are offered in reliance upon various
exemptions available under the securities laws for transactions in securities not involving a public
offering. The structure is an un-regulated closed-end investment fund and all investors are non-US
persons. BigSur manages this investment vehicle on a discretionary basis in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Governing Fund Documents.
Reporting Services
BigSur also provides consolidated reporting services for non-managed assets over which BigSur
does not provide any investment advice and such assets are included in our Client’s consolidated
report(s) which is to be used for informational purposes only. BigSur relies on the Client to provide
current and accurate price or other valuation information for non-financial assets included in the
Client’s consolidated report. BigSur does not independently verify, and expressly disclaims
responsibility for, the accuracy of any non-managed asset values Clients provide to us to include
in their reporting.
Wrap Fee Programs
BigSur does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Client Assets BigSur Manages
As of December 31, 2022, BigSur’s Regulatory Assets Under Management (“RAUM”) were
valued at $512,293,109 on a discretionary basis and $588,974,828 on a non-discretionary basis. In
addition to the assets under management, BigSur provides an additional $38,930,021 in assets
under advisement. In sum, BigSur provides investment advisory services on approximately
$1,190,926,117 in Client assets.
Furthermore, in addition to the assets under advisement, BigSur has mandates to provide
consolidated reporting on approximately $12,599,124 in assets. In the aggregate, BigSur provides
investment advice and consolidated reporting on approximately $1,203,525,241 in total assets as
of December 31, 2022.