Karin Holenstein

City St. Gallen

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#MeetTheExpert

As a Senior Wealth Planner at Swiss Life Wealth Managers, I have been advising clients on retirement planning since May 2024.

Overall, I have over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry: Before I joined Swiss Life Wealth Managers, I worked in various, partly managerial positions at Credit Suisse, the Raiffeisen Group and Acrevis Bank.

I studied at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and am a financial planner with a federal professional certificate. I also have various certificates, such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Individual Client Advisor.

What is important to you when working with clients?

For me, reliability and attitude are integral components of a sustainable relationship with the client. They are the key to trusting, transparent and responsible cooperation and create the basis for long-term, stable relationships. The situation of every client is unique. That's why I focus on holistic and independent advice when working with them.

What do customers value about your work?

I have over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry - years in which I have developed a deep understanding of the specific needs and goals of different types of customers and in which I have been able to build up broad, practical and proven expertise. In addition to my many years of expertise, my customers value my empathy and openness. I take the time it takes to understand individual needs, goals and risk profiles.

Why did you decide to expand your expertise in the area of asset management/financial advice?

Many people underestimate the complexity and long-term impact of financial decisions that affect their future. Others are aware of the complexity but have concerns and fears about even tackling the topic. My goal is to help my customers achieve their financial goals and give them security for their retirement. Early and strategic planning makes it possible to build wealth sustainably and minimize risks so that the standard of living is maintained even in retirement. I find it very fulfilling to accompany my customers on this important path. I see myself as a reliable partner at my customers' side.

Qualifications

Relevant Diplomas

  • TestedCertified Financial Planner, 2023

  • TestedCAS in Senior Financial Consultant HWZ, 2023

  • TestedCAS FHS St. Gallen in Immobilienbewertung, 2019

  • TestedZertifizierte Individualkundenberaterin, 2021

  • TestedDiploma of Advanced Studies Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Bankleitung, 2015

  • TestedFinanzplanerin mit eidg. FA, 2010

Language(s) in counseling

  • Deutsch

Relevant memberships

  • FinanzPlaner Verband Schweiz FPVS

  • FINMA unterstellt

Topics:

Financial Planning

Receive a pension or capital

Early retirement, is it possible?

Invest money

Pension fund buy-in, is it worthwhile?

Pillar 3a

Partner protection

Homeownership in retirement age

Save taxes in retirement

Second opinion on retirement plan

Optimize tax burden after retirement

Pension situation

Advance directive and living will

Assess the overall financial situation

Invest vested benefits funds

Tax optimization

Settle an inheritance

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