William Chia

Judgment, Discipline and Stewardship | Advising Long-Term Family Capital

Singapore

About

I work with families who think in decades, not quarters — helping them navigate uncertainty, compound capital thoughtfully, and make sound decisions through market cycles. My work centers on asset allocation, portfolio construction, investment selection and long-term wealth stewardship across public and private markets. I focus on sound ideas that clients can hold through volatility. I have found that good advisory work is often less about activity than judgment — balancing opportunity, risk, client preferences and changing conditions with discipline and perspective. In periods of stress, I aim to be a calm sounding board, helping clients stay anchored to long-term objectives rather than short-term noise. I am particularly drawn to quality investing, durable moats, compounding, and stewardship-oriented approaches to capital allocation. I value relationships built on trust, alignment and substance over transaction-driven outcomes. Today, I advise family capital across multi-asset portfolios, with growing interest in allocator-minded work and long-duration capital thinking.

Experience

  • Investment Counselor at LGT Private Banking
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    • Advise private clients on strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction and investment selection across market cycles. • Curate investment ideas and managed solutions aligned with long-term client objectives, risk discipline and implementation realities. • Partner with relationship managers to support portfolio reviews, active advisory discussions and disciplined decision-making.

  • Investment Advisor at DBS Bank
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Advised North Asia private clients on portfolio construction using funds and structured solutions. • Developed investment ideas across asset classes aligned with risk objectives and market conditions. • Supported clients and bankers through tactical allocation and portfolio reviews.

  • Portfolio Counselor at Citi
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Advised private clients using managed solutions, strategic asset allocation and curated fund strategies. • Delivered investment outlook presentations across Asia and the Middle East, covering markets, portfolio strategy and wealth planning. • Partnered with bankers to translate market views into practical portfolio implementation.

  • Equity Derivatives Specialist at HSBC
    Jan 2010 - Oct 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Advised high-net-worth clients on equity-linked derivatives solutions and investment ideas aligned with market views and portfolio objectives. • Developed early experience in derivatives-based solutions, portfolio risk considerations and translating market opportunities into client implementation. • This role provided foundational exposure to capital markets and shaped a deeper interest in portfolio construction.

  • Officer at Singapore Army
    Mar 1997 - Jul 1999 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Served as an Armor Infantry Officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. • Awarded Sword of Merit and recognized as Best Officer Cadet in course. • Early foundation in leadership, discipline and decision-making under pressure.