About us

After obtaining a law degree from the University of Geneva and being admitted to the Bar in 1992, Mr. Frédéric Binder completed a master’s degree in European Law at the IEE-ULB in 1994. He subsequently built extensive international experience within a Geneva-based private bank, successively heading the Gibraltar and Montreal branches before assuming the roles of UK Market Head and co-COO in Switzerland. In 2016, he joined the executive management of a Lausanne-based private bank as General Counsel. Since 2019, he has been a member of the Geneva Bar, advising private clients and corporations — particularly in the financial services sector — while also serving as an independent director on the boards of various companies.

Economist graduated from FAAP, with a postgraduate degree in Administration from FECAP. He is a co-founder of Rio Branco Consultores Associados and Maiol Assessoria em Gestão Empresarial. He worked for the Safra Group for 29 years, serving as Statutory Director in several financial and non-financial companies within the group. He currently serves as a member of the Fiscal Council of Whirlpool, CTG Rio Paranapanema, Hypera Pharma, Comgás, Rumo, and Raízen, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Harpia Holding and Oncoclínicas.

Eli Mizrahi is the CEO and Founder of Targa 5 Advisors SA. With over two decades of experience in private banking and asset management, he has built a career dedicated to serving high-net-worth individuals with strategic wealth solutions.
He began his financial journey at Safra Group in São Paulo in 2002, initially as part of the bank’s management trainee program before moving to the Private Banking division, where he developed a local high-net-worth clientele. In 2008, he was transferred to Panama City to establish and expand Safra’s representative office.
Prior to founding Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2014, Eli served as Director at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) in Geneva, overseeing the Latin American Private Banking Desk.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation in São Paulo, Brazil.

As Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Targa 5 Advisors SA, Joaquin Cascallar brings over 25 years of expertise in wealth management and investment strategy.
He started his career at KBL Group (Switzerland) Ltd, spending a decade as a Private Banker before transitioning to BNP Paribas Switzerland in 2011, where he specialized in portfolio management and investment advisory for Latin American clients.
Since joining Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2014, Joaquin has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s advisory desk, leading investment strategies and delivering tailored financial solutions.
He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Raphael Pardini is a Partner and Investment Director at Targa 5 Advisors SA, bringing over 20 years of expertise in investment advisory, portfolio management, and risk strategy.
An economist by training, he graduated from the University of São Paulo (USP) and joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2020 as an Investment Advisor. His expertise spans hedge funds, structured products, derivatives, bonds, equities, and digital assets, allowing him to craft bespoke investment solutions for clients.
Before joining Targa 5, Raphael spent 15 years at Citibank Sao Paulo, where he managed USD/BRL and fixed income trading, liquidity, and corporate treasury functions. Known for his analytical mindset and strategic vision, he is committed to innovation and integrity in wealth management.

Andrea Atrib joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in March 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial markets, with more than 10 years in investment banking and over 20 years in private banking, in São Paulo and Geneva.
Having lived in Geneva since 2005, Andrea has held senior roles at UBS, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan, advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Before joining Targa 5, she was a Portfolio Manager at Octogone Family Office.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo and an MBA in Finance from IBMEC São Paulo.

A key member of the management team at Targa 5 Advisors SA since 2014, Fernando Birkmaier ensures the firm’s administrative and operational efficiency.
Previously, he worked as Office Manager at Italica Invest Sàrl in Geneva, overseeing administration and security procedures. He also gained experience at the Administration Cantonale de Genève, facilitating integration processes within the probation office.
Fernando holds a Risk Manager Diploma from the Centre de Formation VisionCompliance SA in Geneva and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from UniverCidade in Brazil. He speaks fluent French, Portuguese, and English.

Rachel Crettaz joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2022, bringing expertise in compliance and anti-money laundering. She holds a Compliance Officer AML Specialist diploma from Vision Compliance in Geneva and has extensive experience in front-support roles at UBS Wealth Management.

Louis Philippe Martel brings over 20 years of experience in private banking, specializing in the Mexican UHNW and HNW client segment from Geneva. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Administration and Finance from Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, as well as a European MBA in Finance from the École Supérieure de Gestion in Paris. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record of advising ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth Mexican individuals and families across leading international financial institutions. He spent more than a decade at HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA as Director and Deputy Business Sector Head for Mexico, where he successfully built from the ground up a highly profitable portfolio focused on the Mexican market. He subsequently joined Santander Private Banking International in Geneva as Executive Director, a position he held for more than seven years. During this time, he continued to expand his client base through referrals and a long-established personal network in Mexico. Most recently, at Bordier & Cie, he further developed relationships with Mexican clients while continuing to advise existing families. A trilingual professional fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and a holder of the CWMA certification, Louis Philippe joins Targa 5 Advisors SA as Senior Wealth Manager and Country Head for Mexico. He brings extensive experience in advising Mexican UHNW and HNW clients, together with a strong network within the Mexican market.

Flavio Castello Branco joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2024 as Senior Wealth Manager & Chair of the Advisory Board, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in international private banking.
He began his career in corporate banking in Brazil in the early 1980s before transitioning to international private banking in 1991. Over the years, he held senior roles at Safra National Bank of New York, J. Safra Bank in Switzerland, Credit Suisse, and Mirabaud & Cie., specializing in ultra-high-net-worth clients from Latin America.
Flavio holds a degree in Business Administration from Instituto Bennett, Brazil.

With over 40 years of experience in international private banking, Lydia Passos joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2018 as a Senior Relationship Manager.
She has held executive positions at major banks in New York, Paris, and Geneva, developing ultra-high-net-worth client relationships, managing teams, and setting strategic development plans. She previously worked at Citibank, Merrill Lynch, HSBC Private Bank, and BNP Paribas.
Lydia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages from the University of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris IV.

Claudia Wullenweber joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2023, bringing over 22 years of experience in private banking. She started her career in Geneva at Citibank Private Banking before moving to JP Morgan, where she served as a Vice President for the Latin American market.
She later worked at Royal Bank of Canada (Suisse) before dedicating time to humanitarian projects in Africa, including microcredit programs and educational initiatives.
Claudia holds a Master’s degree in Tourism and Psychology from Universidade Newton de Paiva, Brazil.

Uilma Castella brings over 30 years of experience in financial markets. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting in Brazil, she relocated to Switzerland, beginning her career in Geneva with American Express.
She later held senior roles at Merrill Lynch Bank (Suisse), HSBC Private Bank (Suisse), BNP Paribas (Suisse) and was a Portfolio Manager at Octogone Family Office before joining Targa 5 Advisors SA, where she provides strategic wealth management services to high-net-worth clients.

Fernando Reis brings over 15 years of experience in Swiss private banking, with a strong focus on serving Brazilian and international high-net-worth families. He began his career working with the Brazil desk at Barclays Switzerland before joining Banque Audi (Suisse) SA, where he spent more than fifteen years advising entrepreneurs, investors, and wealthy families on wealth preservation, portfolio management, and cross-border financial matters. Throughout his career, he has built long-standing relationships based on trust, discretion, and a deep understanding of his clients’ personal and financial objectives. Fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish, Fernando combines extensive market knowledge with a client-centric approach, making him a trusted advisor to Brazilian and Latin American families seeking tailored wealth management solutions.

Anthoine Pata-Lavigne joins the team as a Junior Wealth Manager, bringing a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience across Swiss and European private banking. He is currently completing an MSc in Finance at Nova SBE in Lisbon, following a BSc in Economics and Finance from Bentley University in Boston. Anthoine has developed his expertise through roles at Union Bancaire Privée in both Geneva and Lisbon, where he built bespoke investment portfolios, supported relationship managers on client mandates, and contributed to portfolio construction and equity research. He has also distinguished himself beyond the classroom, helping manage a student investment fund and ranking first in Portugal in the Euronext Challenge. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Anthoine combines analytical rigour with a genuine client-focused mindset as he begins advising international families on tailored wealth management solutions.

Bruno Jaggi is a Senior Investment Advisor at Targa 5, working within the investment team with a focus on strategic advisory, asset allocation, and the structuring of tailored solutions for high net worth, ultra-high net worth clients, and family offices. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth and asset management, with cross-asset exposure across Brazilian and international markets. He spent 12 years at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, where he led the equities, derivatives, and structured investments advisory desk and served on investment and strategy committees. He also worked for 9 years at Banco Safra, coordinating the equities and derivatives desk for private banking clients. More recently, he was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Solana Capital, overseeing hedge fund strategies, and a Portfolio Manager at SWM. His approach is grounded in investment discipline, risk management, and long-term capital preservation.

Ana Luísa Barreto Salomão joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2025, bringing over 15 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, with a specialization in civil and business law. In São Paulo, she was a partner at Sergio Bermudes Advogados, where she advised major clients in complex legal disputes. Ana Luísa holds a Master’s degree in Law from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) and an executive certificate in Wealth Planning from Insper São Paulo.

Claudia Säuberli joined Targa 5 Advisors in 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in Corporate Law and Governance. She has worked across various sectors and with major players in the Brazilian market, including in executive leadership positions. She spent around 12 years at Banco Safra S.A., one of Brazil’s leading financial institutions, where she gained extensive expertise in processes, contracts, and operations in the financial and capital markets. Over the course of her career, she has also worked in compliance and data protection. She holds postgraduate degrees in Finance from FIA/FEA/USP and in Tax Law from FGV/SP.

An economist with an Executive MBA in Market Intelligence, Vinicius Coelho has extensive experience in the financial sector. Before joining Targa 5 Advisors SA, he spent nearly 15 years in Brazil’s banking industry, working at Bradesco and Itaú. He also served at the Brazilian Consulate in Geneva.
Vinicius holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) and an Executive MBA in Market Intelligence from Saint Paul Business School.

Claudia Trane joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience in private banking, where she specialized in client support and portfolio administration. She previously worked at HSBC Private Bank (Suisse), Barclays, and the multi-family offices Bedrock and Sartus Capital. She later worked at Cité Gestion prior to joining Targa 5.

Otacilio Soares da Silva is the Chair of the Advisory Board at Targa 5 Advisors SA, bringing over 40 years of experience in banking, with a focus on private banking, wealth management, and strategic advisory.
He began his career in the 1980s at CCF Bank in Brazil, where he rose to the position of Commercial Director, overseeing multiple divisions. Following HSBC’s acquisition of CCF in 2000, he transitioned into Private Banking, taking on the responsibility for managing HSBC’s private banking operations outside the São Paulo region.
In 2007, Otacilio was relocated to Geneva to join HSBC Private Bank (Suisse), where he led a team serving high-net-worth clients. In 2013, he joined Bedrock SA, a leading multi-family office, where he was responsible for managing and expanding the firm’s Latin American client base. In 2017, Otacilio co-founded Sartus Capital SA, a Geneva-based multi-family office that was part of XP Inc., and served as Chair of Sartus Capital’s Advisory Board.
In 2023, he joined Targa 5 Advisors SA as an External Consultant, and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Board, contributing his experience to guide the firm’s investment strategy.
Otacilio holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais and an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), Brazil.

Eliane Nigri joined Targa 5 Advisors SA in 2017, bringing over 30 years of experience in private banking. She previously worked at Banque Safdie in Brazil and Switzerland for more than two decades, specializing in wealth management for high-net-worth clients. She later spent three years at Bank Julius Baer in Geneva, advising Latin American clients.
Her expertise spans global wealth management, investment solutions, and cross-border financial advisory.
Eliane holds a degree in Economics from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

With over 30 years of experience in the private banking sector, Sandro’s career began in Brazil before expanding internationally.
Before joining the banking sector, Sandro spent over five years in the pulp and paper industry in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, where he was responsible for the administrative and accounting areas. In the 1990s, he relocated to Switzerland to join Pictet Funds S.A. in Geneva, where he spent a decade in the Administration & Compliance team.
Subsequently, he joined the Brazilian private banking team at CA-Indosuez Switzerland, managing portfolios and advising high-net-worth (HNW) private clients.
Today as an External Consultant at Targa 5 Advisors SA, Sandro leverages his extensive knowledge and experience, actively contributing to the firm’s growth.
Sandro holds a degree in Business Administration from Pontificia Universidade de Campinas, Brazil.