Picton is an independent investment firm serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors throughout Latin America.
Picton has maintained an active presence in the Latin American financial community through both business development and thought leadership initiatives.
High-Profile Seminars
The firm has hosted an annual seminar series in partnership with El Mercurio, Chile's leading newspaper, bringing world-renowned speakers to Santiago.
Recent seminars have featured former heads of government including David Cameron (UK Prime Minister, October 2022), Mauricio Macri (President of Argentina, October 2023), and Boris Johnson (UK Prime Minister, October 2024).
In July 2025, the firm hosted its XIII Seminar featuring Mike Pence, former Vice President of the United States.
These events position Picton as a convener of influential voices on global political and economic trends.
Distribution Partnerships
Picton continues to expand its roster of international asset manager relationships, recently announcing distribution agreements with M&G Investments for Chile and Peru and with Matthews Asia for the broader Latin American region.
These partnerships demonstrate the firm's continued relevance as a distribution partner for international managers seeking access to Latin American institutional capital.
Picton was founded by four partners who brought together diverse expertise across institutional distribution, wealth management, and investment management.
The firm's leadership structure reflects its two core business lines:
Founding Partners & Key Leaders
Gregorio [Last Name] is a founding partner of Picton and has served as Co-Head of the Multi Family Office business since the firm's inception in 2012.
He brings extensive experience in private wealth management and portfolio construction for high-net-worth clients.
Vicente Ariztia joined Picton as a partner and has been Co-Head of Multi Family Office since 2021.
Prior to joining Picton, Vicente served as Executive Director of J.P.
Morgan Private Bank, bringing significant experience from one of the world's leading private banking platforms.
Matias [Last Name] joined Picton after working as a Consultant at Virtus Partners.
Between 2007 and 2010, he managed a $600 million real estate portfolio, bringing valuable experience in alternative asset management and institutional investing.
The firm's team also includes professionals like Marcos Contreras, who joined in 2019 as Operations Senior Analyst and holds a degree in Managerial Control from Universidad de Chile, and Martin [Last Name], who joined in 2023 as an Analyst with a degree in Business and Economics from Universidad de Chile.
Picton is an independent investment firm serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors throughout Latin America.
Founded in 2011 by four partners with extensive experience in institutional fund distribution, wealth management, and investment management, the firm was built on a common vision that financial advisory services should be free of conflicts of interest.
Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Picton has established itself as one of the leading placement agents in the Latin American market, connecting international asset managers with institutional investors across the region.
The firm's fully independent service model allows it to provide unbiased advice and access to best-in-class investment products tailored to the specific requirements of institutional investors and private clients in Latin America.
With offices in Santiago, Mexico City, Bogotá, São Paulo, and San José, Picton has built a comprehensive regional presence covering the major financial centers of Latin America.
The firm's pan-regional approach positions it as "one partner for the entire region," enabling international managers to access multiple Latin American markets through a single, cohesive relationship.
Picton operates two complementary business lines designed to serve the distinct needs of institutional investors and private wealth clients across Latin America.
Placement Agent Services
Picton distributes international alternative assets and mutual funds to institutional investors throughout the region.
The firm focuses on bringing best-in-class investment products to Latin American institutional investors, emphasizing the highest standard of service.
Within the placement agent business, Picton has established strong track records in both alternative assets (private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure funds) and mutual funds (international UCITS and other regulated fund structures).
For mutual funds specifically, Picton has facilitated over $2 billion USD in placements with institutional investors, achieved approval for 50 funds through regulatory channels (CCR), and represents 7 mutual fund managers across Chile and Colombia.
The firm serves as the bridge between international asset managers and the institutional investor community in Latin America, providing distribution, due diligence support, and ongoing investor relations.
Multi Family Office
Picton's Multi Family Office business provides highly-tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations with complex portfolio management needs.
The firm offers comprehensive investment management within a framework of independence, transparency, commitment, and trust.
This service line leverages the same independent advisory approach that defines the firm's placement agent business, ensuring clients receive conflict-free advice on portfolio construction and manager selection.
Picton maintains five offices across Latin America, providing comprehensive coverage of the region's major financial markets:
- Santiago, Chile (headquarters): Apoquindo 2929, Floor 22
Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3144, Floor 3
This multi-country footprint enables Picton to serve institutional investors and private clients across Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Central America.
Each office is staffed with local professionals who understand the specific regulatory environments, market dynamics, and investor preferences of their respective markets.
Picton has established itself as one of the most active placement agents globally, earning recognition from industry data providers and securing distribution mandates from prominent international asset managers.
Industry Recognition
In Q2 2024, PitchBook included Picton in its Global League Tables as one of the most active placement agent firms both globally and in the United States, a notable achievement for a Latin America-focused firm.
This recognition reflects the firm's high transaction volume and active role in connecting international fund managers with Latin American institutional capital.
Fund Distribution Achievements
In the mutual funds segment, Picton has placed over $2 billion USD with institutional investors across Chile and Colombia, working with 7 international fund managers and securing regulatory approval for 50 funds through the Chilean ComisiĂłn para el Mercado Financiero (CCR).
The firm represents major asset managers including Morgan Stanley and has established distribution partnerships with leading global firms.
Recent Distribution Mandates
M&G Investments, the UK-based asset manager, expanded its Latin American distribution network through a partnership with Picton, charging the firm with marketing and distributing M&G's strategies to institutional investors in Chile and Peru while providing due diligence, product information, and analysis to investors.
Similarly, San Francisco-based Matthews Asia struck a fund distribution deal with Picton to market the firm's strategies to Latin American institutional investors.
Picton has developed deep expertise in serving as the intermediary between international asset managers and Latin American institutional investors.
The firm specializes in navigating the complex regulatory environments across multiple Latin American jurisdictions, understanding local investor preferences and constraints, and providing the due diligence and ongoing service required by institutional clients.
The firm's alternative assets practice focuses on private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure funds, connecting Latin American institutional investors (pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and endowments) with top-tier international fund managers.
In mutual funds, Picton specializes in distributing UCITS and other international regulated fund structures to institutional investors in Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
Picton's independent positioning—free from the conflicts inherent in proprietary product manufacturing—enables the firm to provide objective advice and access to best-in-class managers across the full spectrum of asset classes and strategies.
This independence is particularly valued in Latin America, where institutional investors seek trusted advisors who can navigate the increasingly complex global investment landscape.
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