About Us
Financial Architect
A sound financial program relies on two complementary engines: Investment Management and Financial Planning. The configuration of your portfolio is guided by your tax strategy, your risk profile determines the appropriate safeguards, and your advisor provides the roadmap. Client objectives and preferences may vary, but every plan requires these fundamental components to achieve the desired outcome securely and efficiently.
At Twenty-Five Capital, collaborative planning is at the core of the advisory process. An appropriate investment strategy is derived from a client’s financial plan and aligned with individual risk tolerance, tax considerations, and long-term goals. Likewise, a financial plan is only complete once these same factors are clearly understood—ensuring a fully integrated investment approach.
The process begins with the client’s objectives, then works backward to assemble the optimal mix of strategies and specialists needed to achieve them. The agenda belongs to the client; the firm’s role is to design and execute a disciplined, tax-aware, risk-aligned plan that supports those goals.
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Co-Founder, CEO | Managing Partner & Private Wealth Advisor
As Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twenty‑Five Capital Partners, Derek leads client relationships, strategy, and business development. He oversees the firm’s two client divisions—Athletes & Entertainers and Founders & Entrepreneurs—aligning investment, tax, and financial planning strategies with each client’s risk profile to pursue defined objectives.
Prior to founding Twenty‑Five Capital Partners, Derek developed his investment management and financial-planning expertise at Morgan Stanley and subsequently broadened his advisory experience in the RIA channel with Bridge Advisory and Beacon Pointe Advisors. During this time, he was Managing Director at Bridge Sports Wealth, a specialized consulting practice addressing the complex financial-structuring needs of professional athletes.
Derek is a second‑generation financial professional—his father served as a portfolio manager at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley since 1984 – and comes from a rich family legacy in professional sports. Derek’s grandfather in professional hockey, his brother in professional golf, and himself in professional baseball - playing for the Philadelphia Phillies after graduating from UC Berkeley. Combining firsthand experience as a professional athlete with extensive advisory experience, Derek delivers disciplined, customized strategies focused on one priority: helping clients achieve their financial goals.
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Co-Founder, CIO | Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager
As Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Twenty-Five Capital Partners, Antoine leads the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management, and research efforts. His primary focus is sourcing and evaluating opportunities across public and private markets to deliver thoughtful, risk-adjusted portfolios for clients.
Before launching Twenty-Five Capital Partners, Antoine ran the asset management for a $1.3 billion private wealth management team at UBS, where he oversaw investment strategy, portfolio construction, and risk management for high-net-worth families and business owners. This experience gave him a deep understanding of markets, as well as the discipline required to preserve and grow wealth through different cycles.
Antoine brings a hands-on, research-driven approach to investing, blending fundamental analysis with technical insights to identify opportunities and manage risk. His mission as CIO is to ensure that every client portfolio is built with precision, aligned with long-term goals, and positioned to capitalize on the evolving global investment landscape.
Prior to his career in investment management, Antoine played water-polo for UC Irvine where he received a Bachelor in Economics and a Masters in Finance. Antoine also played professionally for his hometown of Marseille, France; where he won a French Division 1 Championship and the French Cup.
Strategic Team Partnerships
At Twenty-Five Capital Partners, we believe that true wealth management goes beyond portfolio construction. Our clients’ lives often involve complex legal, tax, and business considerations, which is why we work closely with a trusted network of attorneys, CPAs, business managers, bankers, and other specialized professionals.
Our niche network of professionals is specifically aligned with our divisions - Athletes, Entertainers & Founders, and Entrepreneurs—allowing us to deliver tailored, integrated strategies that address the unique needs of each client segment. These strategic partnerships enable us to structure exits, optimize trusts, and navigate cross-border tax or banking scenarios—all with a shared purpose: achieving your financial success and helping you reach your individual goals. Our coordinated approach ensures that every decision works in concert, unifying your personal, financial, estate, and business objectives into a cohesive and effective long-term plan.
