About Us

Fedele Cova is a senior investment banking professional with over twenty years of experience in the City of London, having held a broad range of roles across trading, structuring, portfolio management, and institutional sales. Over the course of his career, he has developed deep expertise across credit and equity markets, serving some of the most sophisticated institutional investors globally.

Fedele began his banking career at Banca Intesa, where he spent eight years, ultimately overseeing the bank’s investment portfolio across credit and equity products. In this role, he was responsible for the strategic asset allocation and risk management of approximately €80 billion in assets under management and led a team of 28 professionals. His mandate combined portfolio construction, risk oversight, and performance accountability across multiple market cycles.

Fedele’s strong investment performance and leadership capabilities led him to Deutsche Bank, where he held senior positions within the Global Markets division. He ultimately served as Head of Credit Hedge Fund Coverage, managing the bank’s key hedge fund relationships and driving the growth of its credit franchise across the broader institutional client base.

Throughout his career, Fedele has combined rigorous analytical capability with hands-on market experience, enabling him to bridge trading, structuring, and client advisory functions effectively.

He holds a degree in Economics from LUISS University in Rome and a Master’s in Finance from London Business School.

Dario Schiraldi is a senior banking executive with nearly thirty years of financial services experience leading large organizations on both the buy and sell side. He has held prominent leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, and Deutsche Bank, where he managed institutional sales teams across New York and London for 17 years. At Deutsche Bank, he oversaw European institutional sales for equity, fixed income, currencies, and commodities, leading a €5 billion business comprising over 500 professionals across 12 countries.

Dario subsequently played a pivotal role in the transformation of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, where he held multiple global leadership positions. As Global Head of Sales for Asset Management, he led the global coverage of a platform managing nearly $1 trillion in assets. Concurrently, he served as Chairman for Europe, the Middle East & Africa, overseeing operations across 21 countries, and as Global Head of Key Clients, where he was responsible for the bank’s top 500 wealth management clients and leading family offices worldwide.

Dario holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with dual concentrations in Finance and Information Systems.

Mauro Pizzi is a highly experienced investment professional with more than thirty years in global financial markets, including senior portfolio management roles at some of the world’s leading hedge fund and investment management firms. His career spans fundamental equity research, long/short investing and multi-asset management, with extensive responsibility for portfolio construction, asset allocation and risk management and particular expertise in global financial institutions.

Mauro began his investment career at Schroders Securities in London, covering European banking and insurance, before joining Lehman Brothers as Senior Analyst for European Insurance and Diversified Financials. He subsequently joined GLG Partners, where he helped launch the GLG Financial Fund in 2002 and served as Financial Analyst and Portfolio Co-Manager, establishing an early track record in global long/short equity investing.

In 2004, Mauro became a Founding Partner and Fund Manager of Urwick Capital Management, where he launched and managed the UC Financials Fund. Under his management, the fund grew to approximately €860 million and was awarded the 2006 EuroHedge Award, one of the European hedge fund industry’s recognised distinctions. He subsequently joined S.A.C. Global Investors, overseeing a Global Financials portfolio that grew to approximately $500 million, before moving with the investment team to BlueCrest Capital Management, where he continued to co-manage the Global Financials strategy.

More recently, Mauro served as Fund Manager at Groupe Financière de Gestion in Monaco, with responsibility for a multi-asset portfolio investing across equities, fixed income and derivatives. His responsibilities encompassed asset allocation, security selection, portfolio and risk management, and ESG implementation, complementing his long-standing expertise in fundamental investing with broader experience across asset classes.

Mauro holds a degree in Administration and Management from the University of Turin and a postgraduate qualification as a Financial Analyst from Profingest, now part of Bologna Business School. He has also held several FCA controlled-function registrations and is fluent in Italian and English, with working knowledge of Spanish and French

Linda Garbarino is a senior financial services professional with extensive experience in the establishment and management of regulated investment firms, with particular expertise in governance, compliance, financial operations and regulatory oversight. Over the past two decades, she has played a central role in building and scaling regulated platforms within the UK financial services framework.

Since 2008, Linda has been instrumental in the start-up and authorisation of three FCA-regulated entities, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. These include Tedercapital Ltd, Wealth Advisory Solutions Ltd and Agenda Invest Ltd. Across these roles, she has been responsible for regulatory capital management, financial control, operational infrastructure, compliance frameworks and ongoing engagement with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

At Tedercapital Ltd, Linda continues to serve at board level, providing strategic oversight with a particular focus on compliance governance and regulatory controls. Her experience spans the full lifecycle of regulated entities, from authorisation and initial capitalisation through to day-to-day operational management and long-term governance.

Linda combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach to building robust and compliant financial institutions.

She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Polytechnic University of Milan.

Daniela Geatti is a senior financial services professional with over fifteen years of experience across regulatory compliance, operations and human resources. Her career combines extensive experience within investment management with expertise in governance, organisational processes, employee relations and regulatory requirements.

Daniela spent more than five years at Symmetry Investments in London, where she served as HR Manager with broad responsibility for the employee lifecycle, compensation and benefits, employment contracts and the development of HR policies and processes. She subsequently joined Montagu, the international private equity firm, as part of its London HR team. Earlier in her career, she held HR management positions at Green Network Trading and Anico Financial Services.

Her experience within regulated financial services has given Daniela a strong understanding of the governance, controls and organisational frameworks required to support investment businesses, together with a pragmatic and hands-on approach to compliance and operational matters.

Daniela holds an MBA from Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, an MA in Human Resources Management from the University of Westminster and an MSc in Political Science from the University of Padova.

Marcus Kapust is a senior capital markets and client advisory professional with over twenty-five years of experience across financial markets, investor relations, strategic advisory and business development. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with institutional investors, banks, family offices, corporate executives and private shareholders, developing a strong understanding of investor needs and long-term relationship management.

Marcus began his career in financial journalism at ZDF, where he spent eight years at the broadcaster’s Frankfurt stock exchange studio, ultimately serving as its Editor. He subsequently spent seven years at GFEI AG, advising listed and capital-markets-oriented companies on investor relations, M&A and capital markets transactions and conducting some 80 international investor roadshows. He later served as Director and Head of Strategic Communications at Value Publication & Consulting, where he built and managed approximately 40 client mandates across financial services, venture capital, real estate, healthcare and other sectors.

Most recently, Marcus has served as CEO of Unicorn Real Estate Property AG, with responsibility for strategy, investor relations and capital markets access. In parallel, he has advised companies on capital raising and strategic positioning, drawing on an established network across banks, institutional investors, analysts, advisers and family offices.

Marcus holds a degree in Business Administration from the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, specialising in financial services, marketing and business organisation.

Ulrich Hirschberg is a senior finance and financial services professional with over thirty years of experience across finance, accounting and regulatory operations. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in financial control, compliance, governance and administration, with a particular focus on building and scaling regulated investment management platforms in both start-up and growth environments.

Ulrich began his professional career in auditing at Arthur Andersen & Co., where he built a strong technical foundation in accounting standards, audit processes and financial reporting. He subsequently spent more than fifteen years in senior accounting and finance leadership roles at various organisations, serving as Head of Accounting and overseeing core functions including financial reporting, corporate administration and human resources management. During this period, he developed a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of the operational and organisational structures underpinning financial institutions.

Since 2015, Ulrich has focused on the establishment and development of asset management and investment firms, holding senior positions as Senior Manager Finance and Chief Financial & Compliance Officer. He was initially involved in the digital wealth management sector, contributing to the development of regulated platforms at Vaamo Finanz AG and Moneyfarm Deutschland AG, where he supported the implementation of regulatory frameworks, financial controls and scalable reporting processes.

In 2021, Ulrich joined the WAP Group, where he played a key role in establishing regulatory structures and strengthening accounting, reporting and governance processes to support the firm’s international growth. Alongside his executive roles, Ulrich has accumulated over fifteen years of experience as a freelance consultant, advising small and medium-sized enterprises on set-up, organisational design and operational professionalisation.

Ulrich is known for his pragmatic, goal-oriented and hands-on approach to problem-solving.

He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt.

Sven Toggweiler is a Swiss entrepreneur and senior business development professional with fifteen years of experience across international financial services, corporate transactions and cross-border business. As Head of Strategic Partnerships at Wealth Advisory Partners, he is responsible for developing strategic relationships with private banks, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and other key partners, with a particular focus on wealth management companies and independent asset managers in the German-speaking market, alongside the broader European landscape.

Sven began his career in industrial and technology businesses, including Carl Zeiss, Samtec Europe and Hocoma, before moving into entrepreneurship, investment and financial services. He subsequently developed cross-border real estate activities between Switzerland and Germany, establishing relationships with banks, investors and private clients and gaining extensive experience in financing and transaction execution.

From 2017, Sven served as Board Director and M&A Project Lead of Reatec AG, a Swiss industrial manufacturer, where he led the business through acquisition, financing and operational development and ultimately through a successful exit in 2021. He subsequently held senior board and strategic roles across commodities, mining and renewable energy, including Nordstorm Switzerland AG and AES Capital AG, with responsibility for international capital relationships, corporate development and strategic transactions.

His career has given Sven extensive exposure to private investors, banks, entrepreneurs, institutional counterparties and business owners, together with a strong understanding of the regulatory, governance and due-diligence considerations surrounding international financial relationships. His experience extends across Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, the Balkans, Central Asia and Latin America.

Sven is a native (Swiss) German speaker and fluent in English, with additional knowledge of Spanish, Russian and Croatian.

Melya Cozma is a senior wealth management professional with over fifteen years of experience advising family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional distribution clients. Her career spans client servicing, advisory and sales roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of internationally mobile private clients.

She has played a key role in restructuring family office operations, addressing the limitations and misalignments often encountered by ultra-high-net-worth individuals within traditional private banking models. Her work focuses on developing client-aligned solutions that emphasise transparency, flexibility and long-term wealth preservation.

Melya brings strong expertise in trust and estate structuring, cross-border tax matters and multi-jurisdictional wealth planning. She works closely with clients and external advisers to design robust frameworks that safeguard capital across generations.

She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in International Relations and Finance from the University of Westminster in London, and a Master’s degree in Economics and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.

Fabrizio Ferrara is a senior financial services professional with over twenty-five years of experience spanning investment banking, alternative investments and capital raising. He has held senior roles at leading global institutions, including Lehman Brothers and HSBC, developing deep expertise in structured finance, institutional distribution and investor relations.

At Lehman Brothers, Fabrizio served as a Director in the Structured Finance Group from 2000 to 2003. He worked on a wide range of principal transactions, including equity-related financings, mezzanine capital and senior secured warehouse facilities across multiple asset classes such as hospitality, healthcare, leisure, aircraft, credit card receivables, residential mortgages and non-performing loans. He was also involved in establishing Lehman’s European mortgage platform and led the origination and structuring of securitisation transactions in Italy.

He later joined HSBC, where from 2004 to 2006 he was a Director within the Institutional Sales team, responsible for the distribution of structured products and contributing to the development of the firm’s fund derivatives franchise across Europe.

From 2007 to 2013, Fabrizio served as Capital Raising Officer at Metacapital, a New York-based hedge fund, during which time assets under management grew from approximately $20 million to over $1.5 billion. He subsequently acted as a third-party marketer for hedge funds and raised equity capital for real estate and private equity transactions in Southern Europe.

He holds a degree in Economics with High Honours from the University of Rome, La Sapienza.