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WealthLead: Pioneering a New Era in Investment Advisory

WealthLead Inc. has made headlines by becoming a leader in the investment advisory sector, especially as it recently announced that its Assets Under Advisory (AUA) have exceeded 10 billion yen as of October 2025. What sets WealthLead apart in the Japanese finance landscape is its dedication to providing tailored investment advice without selling any financial products.

A Unique Approach to Wealth Management

In a market dominated by traditional financial institutions that are primarily product-centric, WealthLead has adopted a distinctive approach focused on client-centered advice. By localizing the U.S. Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model for Japan, the firm has been able to carve out a niche among wealthy clients and executives who are seeking unbiased financial guidance.

1. Client-Centric Advisory Model

Rather than employing a sales-driven strategy, WealthLead eliminates the selling of financial products, such as insurance or investment funds. This enables their advisors to provide impartial and customized recommendations that prioritize the interests of their clients. Instead of pushing specific financial products, WealthLead designs bespoke portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, ensuring that the advice provided is strictly in line with clients' financial goals.

2. Core-Satellite Investment Strategy

At the heart of WealthLead’s investment approach lies the 'Core-Satellite Strategy.' The core portion of the portfolio focuses on international diversification, providing both liquidity and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Meanwhile, the satellite part reflects clients' individual interests and values, incorporating unique stocks and private assets. This strategy ensures that clients not only see financial returns but also feel a sense of satisfaction and excitement in their investment journey.

3. Long-term Partnership with Business Owners

WealthLead also addresses the unique challenges faced by business owners, particularly concerning succession planning and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). They provide an all-encompassing support system from strategic planning, Post-Merger Integration (PMI) planning, to closing deals. This comprehensive approach allows them to accompany business owners throughout their investment journeys, focusing on prosperity, generational transition, and individual family wealth management.

Future Initiatives

Surpassing 10 billion yen in AUA is a significant milestone for WealthLead. Looking forward, the company plans to enhance several key areas:

• - Recruitment of financial professionals and expanding M&A networks
• - Collaboration with asset management firms
• - Leveraging AI and digital transformation to improve the quality and consistency of advice offered

Leadership Remarks

Representing the company, President Naritaka Hamashima stated, “Our role is to help clients achieve their goals and dreams in reality. For us, asset management and M&A are merely tools to fulfill this purpose. Hence, we focus solely on what serves our clients' interests. We are dedicated to designing bespoke financial strategies that cater to each client’s unique circumstances involving their business, assets, and family.”

Ultimately, WealthLead aims to be a “one-of-a-kind” entity that clients trust to guide them throughout their financial lives.

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Company Overview

• - Company Name: WealthLead Inc.
• - Location: 5-1, Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo City, Tokyo
• - CEO: Naritaka Hamashima
• - Licensed by: Kanto Local Finance Bureau, Financial Instruments Firm (No. 3038), and Financial Instruments Intermediary Firm (No. 970)
• - Website: WealthLead
• - Disclaimer: Notice