Meet the Team
The German Sherpa Team is a group of motivated and skilled Financial Consultants, we all have our personal story and Expat Background. Meet us in the free Online Seminars and in the 1:1 Consultation
German Sherpa Team
Marcel Plum
CEO
Strategic Projects & Cooperations
Mentoring & Seminars
Focus: Real Estate Consultation
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Banking (1996 – 2012)
- Projektmanager (2001 – 2012)
- Manager (2006 -2012)
- Founder / Real Estate Broker (2010-2015)
- Founder German Sherpa (2015-)
- Financial Consultant (2016-) IHK §34c,d,f,i
- Mentor | Speaker | Coach
Why Expat Consultation?
In 2001 I started working as a business analyst and interface between Sales and IT – so I met the first colleagues from India at that time. I was very interested in different cultures and still willing to learn about.In 2005 the Bank I was working for decided to send me to Singapore for a software project – that was my first experience being an expat myself.
When I came back to Germany I quickly realized, that in terms of hospitality Germany is still not a “developed country” – so I started to solve that gap within my small world.
In the meantime this became my passion and also profession, and the world is getting bigger every day…
Look forward to meet you in one of our Seminars or in a 1:1 consultation.
Expat Background
- Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
- Lived & worked in Singapore
Hobbies
- my family
- my dog
- my job
- my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- BBQ
- crafting and build something
- travelling
Sabine Plum
Head of Organization & Backoffice
Human Resources
DE | EN
Job Background
- German teacher at a vocational school for economics and administration (private special school for adolescents and young adults with physical and multiple disabilities as well as mental impairments, especially autism spectrum disorders)
- Trying to manage Marcel (privately and professionally)
Hobbies
- my family
- handball
Aryan Trivedi
Project Manager Intercultural Affairs & Cooperations
Social Media
DE | EN | HI | GUJ
Job Background
- Bachelor of Engineering – BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Student FH Aachen (2020-2024)
Why Expat Consultation?
Motivated by his own journey from Gujarat to Germany, Aryan is dedicated to easing the transition for expats, using his firsthand knowledge to offer nuanced guidance and support.
Expat Background
- As an expat himself, Aryan has navigated the complexities of settling in a new country, enabling him to provide empathetic and practical advice to those embarking on a similar path.
Hobbies
- When he’s not immersed in his studies or assisting fellow expats, Aryan indulges in his passion for music and literature, often found strumming melodies or lost in the pages of both classic and modern Indian literature.
- Aryan is a member of AISA and TedxRWTHAachen
Brigitte Peters
Client & Partner Management
Backoffice
DE | EN
Job Background
- 9 years experience as physiotherapist in health sector
- A dedicated team player with strong organizing skills.
Hobbies
- handball
- snowboard
- fitness
Luke Labrador
Head of work life balance and wellbeing
"If you can’t eat it or play with it pee on it and walk away"
DE | DOG LANGUAGE
Job Background
- German teacher at a vocational school for economics and administration (private special school for adolescents and young adults with physical and multiple disabilities as well as mental impairments, especially autism spectrum disorders)
- Trying to manage Marcel (privately and professionally)
Hobbies
- my family
- handball
OUR VISION
To be the leading partner in every expatriate’s financial journey in Germany, transforming their experience by offering services rooted in empathy and understanding. We envision a future where every expat feels financially secure, supported, and at home in Germany, contributing positively to the community and the country’s growth.
OUR MISSION
At German Sherpa, our mission is to provide expatriates in Germany with financial solutions that are personalized, comprehensive, and easy to understand. We strive to ensure our clients feel financially confident and informed to make the best decisions. With our own expat experiences and the core belief that ‘We know how it feels to be an expat’, we go beyond just providing financial services. We offer a partnership grounded in trust, understanding, and mutual respect, supporting our clients through their unique financial journeys in their new home.
Our Team of Financial Consultants
Florian Hofmann
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
Why Expat Consultation?
I lived in Canada and Spain.
Peer Steen
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Banking (1996 – 2012)
- Projektmanager (2001 – 2012)
- Manager (2006 -2012)
- Founder / Real Estate Broker (2010-2015)
- Founder German Sherpa (2015-)
- Financial Consultant (2016-) IHK §34c,d,f,i
- Mentor | Speaker | Coach
Why Expat Consultation?
In 2001 I started working as a business analyst and interface between Sales and IT – so I met the first colleagues from India at that time. I was very interested in different cultures and still willing to learn about.In 2005 the Bank I was working for decided to send me to Singapore for a software project – that was my first experience being an expat myself.
When I came back to Germany I quickly realized, that in terms of hospitality Germany is still not a “developed country” – so I started to solve that gap within my small world.
In the meantime this became my passion and also profession, and the world is getting bigger every day…
Look forward to meet you in one of our Seminars or in a 1:1 consultation.
Expat Background
- Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
- Lived & worked in Singapore
Hobbies
- my family
- my dog
- my job
- my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- BBQ
- crafting and build something
Michael Beuthel
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Banking (1996 – 2012)
- Projektmanager (2001 – 2012)
- Manager (2006 -2012)
- Founder / Real Estate Broker (2010-2015)
- Founder German Sherpa (2015-)
- Financial Consultant (2016-) IHK §34c,d,f,i
- Mentor | Speaker | Coach
Why Expat Consultation?
In 2001 I started working as a business analyst and interface between Sales and IT – so I met the first colleagues from India at that time. I was very interested in different cultures and still willing to learn about.In 2005 the Bank I was working for decided to send me to Singapore for a software project – that was my first experience being an expat myself.
When I came back to Germany I quickly realized, that in terms of hospitality Germany is still not a “developed country” – so I started to solve that gap within my small world.
In the meantime this became my passion and also profession, and the world is getting bigger every day…
Look forward to meet you in one of our Seminars or in a 1:1 consultation.
Expat Background
- Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
- Lived & worked in Singapore
Hobbies
- my family
- my dog
- my job
- my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
- BBQ
- crafting and build something
Leonard Beys
Bachelor of Science Risk & Insurance
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Bachelor of Science (Risk & Insurance) FOM (2018 – 2021)
- Projektmanager (2018 – 2021)
- Financial Consultant (2018-2021) IHK §34d,f
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
- I have Italian roots
Hobbies
- football
Michael Blank
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
- Assistant Manager (REWE) (2018-2022)
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
Hobbies
Dante Sidore
Consultation in: EN | DE
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
Why Expat Consultation?
I have an US Background and came with my parents to Germany.
So I know how it feels to be an Expat in Germany.
Expat Background
- Born and raised in the US
- Moved to Germany in 2010
- Graduated from an international School
Hobbies
- ice hockey
Mark Brekkel
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
- Assistant Manager (REWE) (2018-2022)
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
Hobbies
Joanna Andres
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
Hobbies
Joel Juma
Consultation in: DE | EN | SWA
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
Hobbies
Our Homeloan Specialists
Henrik Hölscher
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
- Home Loan Specialist
Why Expat Consultation?
Hobbies
- my family
- travel
- sports
Frederic Zoghbi
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Financial Consultant
- Home Loan Specialist
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
- I have roots in Libanon.
Hobbies
- my family
Our Capital Investment in Real Estate Specialists
Martin Kramer
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Manager Capital Investment in Real Estate
Why Expat Consultation?
Expat Background
- I live in Austria
Hobbies
- travel
Dirk Ludwig
Consultation in: DE | EN
Job Background
- Franchise partner for SLS
- Kanzleileiter
- Spezialist für Kapitalanlage-Immobilien
- M.F. (USA) und Diplom (TU München)
- Financial Consultant (2001-) IHK §34c,d,f,i
Why Expat Consultation?
- When I started working in the USA I had to look after the finances all by myself and was unsure if I took the right approach.
- When I came back a lot of expats have been referred to me as new clients facing the same questions.
- My mission is to not only provide the best advice on the market but also help my clients become financially free with a safe approach to be able to focus on what they really love
Expat Background
- I have lived in the USA for two times one year, worked there and got a Master´s degree from the Yale university
- Global network of friends and business partners
Hobbies
- Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Skiing
- Family
- Travel the world