We have one goal - to make you feel home in Germany!

Financial Consultation for all Expats in Germany

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

Marcel Plum

Founder German Sherpa

CEO
Strategic Projects & Cooperations
Mentoring & Seminars

Focus: Real Estate Consultation

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • 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

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.

  • Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
  • Lived & worked in Singapore
  • my family
  • my dog
  • my job
  • my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • BBQ
  • crafting and build something
  • travelling
Sabine Plum

Sabine Plum

Master of Education (Maternity Leave)

Head of Organization & Backoffice

Human Resources

DE | EN

  • 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)
  • my family
  • handball
Aryan Trivedi

Aryan Trivedi

Personal Assistant to Marcel Plum

Project Manager Intercultural Affairs & Cooperations
Social Media

DE | EN | HI | GUJ

  • Bachelor of Engineering – BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Student FH Aachen (2020-2024)

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.

  • 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.
  • 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

Brigitte Peters

Personal Assistant to Marcel Plum

Client & Partner Management
Backoffice

DE | EN

  • 9 years experience as physiotherapist in health sector
  • A dedicated team player with strong organizing skills.
  • handball
  • snowboard
  • fitness
Luke Labrador

Luke Labrador

Feelgood Manager

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

  • 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)
  • 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.

Welcome! This is our dedicated Team. Did we say that we would love to work with you? So dont be shy, get in touch!

Our Team of Financial Consultants

Florian Hofmann

Florian Hofmann

Senior Financial Consultant for Expats & Investment Specialist

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Financial Consultant

I lived in Canada and Spain.

Peer Steen

Peer Steen

Team Lead (Bonn) | Senior Expat Consultant

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • 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

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.

  • Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
  • Lived & worked in Singapore
  • my family
  • my dog
  • my job
  • my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • BBQ
  • crafting and build something
Michael Beuthel

Michael Beuthel

Financial Consultant for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • 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

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.

  • Worked in international IT and project teams since 2001
  • Lived & worked in Singapore
  • my family
  • my dog
  • my job
  • my Soccer Team: Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • BBQ
  • crafting and build something
Leonard Beys

Leonard Beys

Financial Consultant for Expats

Bachelor of Science Risk & Insurance

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Bachelor of Science (Risk & Insurance) FOM (2018 – 2021)
  • Projektmanager (2018 – 2021)
  • Financial Consultant (2018-2021) IHK §34d,f
  • I have Italian roots
  • football
Michael Blank

Michael Blank

Financial Consultant for Expats
  • Financial Consultant
  • Assistant Manager (REWE) (2018-2022)
Dante Sidore

Dante Sidore

Financial Consultant for Expats | Management Trainee

Consultation in: EN | DE

  • Financial Consultant
  • Born and raised in the US
  • Moved to Germany in 2010
  • Graduated from an international School
  • ice hockey
Mark Brekkel

Mark Brekkel

Junior Financial Consultant for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Financial Consultant
  • Assistant Manager (REWE) (2018-2022)
Joanna Andres

Joanna Andres

Junior Financial Consultant for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Financial Consultant
Joel Juma

Joel Juma

Junior Financial Consultant for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN | SWA

  • Financial Consultant

Our Homeloan Specialists

Henrik Hölscher

Henrik Hölscher

Home Loan Specialist for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Financial Consultant
  • Home Loan Specialist
  • my family
  • travel
  • sports
Frederic Zoghbi

Frederic Zoghbi

Home Loan Specialist for Expats

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Financial Consultant
  • Home Loan Specialist
  • I have roots in Libanon.
  • my family

Our Capital Investment in Real Estate Specialists

Martin Kramer

Martin Kramer

Capital Investment Manager (Real Estate)

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Manager Capital Investment in Real Estate
  • I live in Austria
  • travel
Dirk Ludwig

Dirk Ludwig

Capital Investment Specialist (Real Estate)

Consultation in: DE | EN

  • Franchise partner for SLS
  • Kanzleileiter
  • Spezialist für Kapitalanlage-Immobilien
  • M.F. (USA) und Diplom (TU München)
  • Financial Consultant (2001-) IHK §34c,d,f,i
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Skiing
  • Family
  • Travel the world