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How did you tackle your Sprüngli Easter bunny?

🐰 Bunny Headfirst? (Team Alpha)
👂 Ears first? (Structured approach)
🦶 From the bottom up – out of respect? (Empathy level: Private Banking)

And then there are the Bunny connoisseurs:
🍫 A piece of chocolate a day, paired with a glass of Banyuls – that smooth French red wine that goes with dark chocolate like a great Relationship Manager goes with their client: deep, thoughtful, and with a long, elegant finish.

What does this story have to do with Wealth Management?
More than you’d think:

⚡ Head-biters = decisive, bold – sometimes a little volatile
📊 Ear-planners = methodical, diversified – classic balanced portfolios
🧊 Bunny-freezers = long-term thinkers, disciplined – real buy & hold
🤝 Sharers = relationship naturals, always client-first

And those who bring out the Banyuls?
They truly understand:
Wine & Bunny chocolate. Numbers & people.
All need timing, finesse – and a little bit of flair.

✨ Conclusion:
How you eat your Confiserie Sprüngli bunny says a lot about managing relationships.
And sometimes, it’s the wine that makes a client meeting unforgettable.

Happy (belated) Easter – and cheers to real connections! 🥂

Source: https://vapa.ch/easter-bunny-what-kind-of-relationship-manager/ · vapa.ch

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