Professional independent advisory

The integrity of independent minds.

At SALytic Invest AG, our strength is not found in a proprietary product line, but in the collective expertise of people who prioritize radical transparency. We are a team of former institutional analysts who chose autonomy over bureaucracy.

Location

St.-Apern-Straße 26
50667 Köln, Deutschland

SALytic Invest AG Leadership Team

"Investment success is the byproduct of a culture that rewards the challenge of prevailing market narratives."

The SALytic Board

Built on Institutional Rigor

Our founding partners established SALytic Invest AG in Cologne with a singular mission: to bring the sophisticated analytical frameworks of Tier-1 banks to a more agile, client-centric environment. After years navigating the complexities of global capital markets within traditional banking structures, we recognized that the best investment outcomes are achieved when analysts are free to act on conviction without the pressure of cross-selling bank-owned funds.

This independent nature allows us to be truly mx merchant focused—evaluating every security, every fund, and every market trend through a purely meritocratic lens. We don't just screen data; we stress-test it through weekly deep-dive debates where consensus is never the goal.

The Collaborative Pulse

Our flat structure ensures that our most senior partners remain directly involved in day-to-day portfolio construction. There are no siloed departments here—only a continuous exchange of intelligence between our quantitative analysts and our fundamental research team.

Our Method

Core Competencies

Managing Partner

Marcus Hellwig, CFA

Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager

With over 22 years of experience in Cologne's financial sector, Marcus specializes in defensive asset allocation and European equity markets. He previously led institutional funds at a major private bank before launching SALytic Invest AG.

Senior Analyst

Dr. Elena Von Berg

Head of Sustainability Research

Dr. Berg integrates ESG metrics into our quantitative models. Her approach goes beyond simple screening, focusing on the long-term resilience of companies transitioning toward sustainable energy tech.

Investment Analyst

Lukas Schmidt

Quantitative Strategy Analyst

Lukas bridges the gap between data science and traditional asset management. He oversees our proprietary SALytic risk-parity algorithm, ensuring portfolio stability across diversified asset classes.

The Analytical Shelf

Our daily rhythm.

Detailed documentation and collaborative friction are the engines of our investment performance.

01 Global Scan (08:30)
02 Conviction Meeting (10:00)
03 Trade Execution (14:30)

"We don't outsource our thinking. Every fund we recommend has been disassembled and reassembled by our internal team."

Institutional oversight is more than a slogan; it is a regulatory mandate we embrace. Our team is fully qualified under BaFin guidelines and maintains strict cross-border reporting for US/German tax compliance via the mxmerchant standard.

Analyst-to-Client Ratio

1 : 12

Unlike retail banking where one manager handles hundreds of portfolios, we limit our coverage to ensure meticulous attention to personalized ESG mandates and liquidity constraints.

Architectural detail Cologne office

Cologne DNA

Centrally located in North Rhine-Westphalia, we serve as a Multi-Family Office hub for the region's elite foundations and private estates.

Institutional Standards

Qualification

CFA Institute
Charterholders

Regulation

BaFin / WpIG
Compliant

Expertise

Sustainable
Asset Mgmt

Reporting

IFRS / Dual-Tax
Expertise

Direct accessibility. No intermediaries.

At SALytic Invest AG, your portfolio manager is also your primary point of contact. We believe clear communication is as vital to capital preservation as the analysis itself. Whether you are an institutional trustee or a family office principal, our doors in Cologne are open.

Inquiry Hotline

+49 221 9957307700

Response Commitment

All professional inquiries from institutional partners are addressed by a partner within 24 business hours.