Our Founder

Tom Durand, founder of Tom Durand Fiduciary Services, is a distinguished Private Wealth Advisor with over two decades of experience in wealth management. He established the firm with a vision to provide high-net-worth individuals and families with conflict-free, independent financial planning and investment advice.

Under his leadership, the firm was built on a fee-only advisory model, ensuring clients receive impartial, transparent guidance tailored exclusively to their financial goals.

Durand’s expertise spans the full spectrum of wealth management — including financial and estate planning, taxation, and investment strategy. His practice is dedicated to helping multi-generational families, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate executives preserve and grow their wealth across generations.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting from the University of Antwerp and a Master of Finance from the Antwerp Management School. In addition, he completed advanced studies at Spain’s Charitable Estate Planning Institute and the Advisor Leadership Institute. He has contributed to leading financial publications across Europe, including Investment Advisor and Investor’s Business Daily.

Welcome to SMITZ Private Wealth Advisors

Founded in Belgium, Tom Durand Fiduciary Services combines the core principles of disciplined investment management with a personalized approach to portfolio design and wealth strategy.

Our mission is simple yet profound:

To deliver superior risk-adjusted returns aligned with our clients’ family goals and long-term objectives.

For more than 20 years, we have specialized in advising expatriates, international professionals, and global organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management solutions through our independent, fiduciary advisory structure.

As part of an international network of financial advisers, we have the ability to source outstanding financial products and investment opportunities from regulated and authorized institutions worldwide.

What We Do

Tom Durand Fiduciary Services serves private individuals, families, corporations, and institutions seeking independent, strategic financial advice. Our expertise includes:

• Wealth Management & Investment Advisory for expatriates, families, and international clients

• Financial Planning & Wealth Protection

• Pension Planning & Savings Schemes for education, retirement, and future life events

• Life Assurance & Estate Planning

Our client-centered philosophy and fiduciary duty remain constant, even as we embrace new technologies and innovative strategies to enhance our service quality.

With a client retention rate exceeding 98%, we take pride in the trust and long-term relationships we’ve built. Our mission is to empower clients to:

• Achieve their financial ambitions

• Preserve and protect their assets

• Secure a prosperous future for themselves and their families

Our Reach and Reputation

With offices throughout the European Union and a team of seasoned senior consultants, Tom Durand Fiduciary Services is uniquely positioned to assist clients in navigating the complexities of international finance.

Our longstanding relationships and respected reputation grant us access to a broad range of investment opportunities through leading financial institutions, insurance providers, and global banks.

We proudly serve clients across Europe — including employees of NGOs, multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, and retirees seeking to enhance their capital and income.

Our Commitment

At Tom Durand Fiduciary Services, we are guided by our unwavering values of integrity, independence, and excellence. We act as trusted partners, providing objective advice and maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics.

Our consultants are:

• Fully qualified financial professionals committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Recognized for their integrity, discretion, and expertise

• Dedicated to delivering objective, personalized advice

• Bound by a strict code of ethics ensuring client-first service

Empowering a Prosperous Future

We are dedicated to empowering clients across Europe to achieve their financial goals, protect their wealth, and create enduring prosperity for generations to come.

Tom Durand Fiduciary Services — Trusted. Independent. International.