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smzh Success Stories

Financial decisions are personal. So is our advice.

You have a financial decision to make, but you're not sure where to start.

Before you decide, read what others in a similar situation experienced and learned

– and what changed after they received expert advice and guidance.

We look forward to supporting you, too!

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Private and Corporate Clients

Private and Corporate Clients

Seven clients. Seven different life situations. One shared experience: structured, independent advice that truly makes a difference.

Each story presented below describes a real financial turning point. Find the one that resonates with you.

Facing a major financial decision to make

Building or optimizing my personal finances

Preparing for an important new phase in life

Starting a new chapter in Switzerland

Facing a major financial decision to make

"The stakes are high and I don't want to get it wrong."

A property purchase, refinancing, a business transition. The complexity is real and the margin for error is small. See how others navigated such a challenge.

Simon Platz
Simon Platz

"Trust is the most important thing for me – and that's exactly what I felt at smzh."

Simon wanted to buy property in Switzerland but didn't fully grasp the complexity of the system. A previous bad experience had shaken his trust in the industry – until he came upon smzh.

Michelle Konrad
Michelle Konrad

"smzh accompanies me reliably, proactively and always focused on my best interest."

Michelle had no structured overview of her finances. Insurance, pension and mortgage ran in parallel without coordination. Her goal: reduce costs and build a long-term strategy.

Building or optimizing my personal finances

"No crisis, just the feeling that things could be structured better."

No urgency, no trigger event. Pension, insurance, tax, overall clarity. See where others started.

Simon Eigli
Simon Egli

"I recommend smzh to anyone seeking clarity on insurance and retirement provision."

Simon had no household contents insurance and held a pillar 3a exclusively through his bank. He was largely unaware of the differences between a bank-based and an insurance-based third pillar solution. A previous encounter with another financial advisor had left a bad aftertaste – aggressive sales tactics with no genuine interest in his needs.

Anton Zemp
Anton Zemp

"smzh told me that no adjustments were needed. This honesty made all the difference."

Anton wanted to know if his insurance portfolio was well set up. smzh's answer was clear and unexpected: yes, it was. That honesty was the start of a relationship that now covers his entire family.

Preparing for an important new phase in life

"The decisions I make now will matter for a long time."

Retirement is approaching or another significant change is coming up. Getting the timing and structure right now makes all the difference. See how others prepared for such a pivotal moment.

Sonja Perez
Sonja Perez

"It wasn't the numbers that mattered most – it was the trust. smzh showed me how valuable real guidance is."

Sonja faced administrative, legal and financial questions all at once. The sheer complexity overwhelmed her – until smzh took over the overview and gave her back her peace of mind.

Starting a new chapter in Switzerland

"Everything is different here and I need someone to explain it without selling me something."

You've relocated and are still unfamiliar with the Swiss system – pension, insurance, tax, everything is different to what you're used to. You need a trusted guide, not a salesperson. See how others found their footing.

Kai Brenner
Kai Brenner

"Complex topics were made easy to understand – that was key for me as a newcomer."

Kai relocated from Germany to Switzerland and faced a system he didn't know. No frame of reference, no orientation. smzh guided him step by step into Swiss standards.

Physicians & medical practices

Physicians & medical practices

The foundation, takeover or sale of a medical practice involves significant financial and organizational challenges. What tends to be lacking is not commitment, but rather integrated structure. This is exactly where smzh comes in.

Your Patients Rely on You. Your Finances Rely on smzh.

We are one central point of contact coordinating all relevant topics – from the valuation of your medical practice based on the Swiss tariff system Tarmed to pension scheme optimization to tax-optimized succession planning.

“As a doctor, I want to focus on patients, not on financial matters. With smzh, I have a partner who thinks proactively, works collaboratively, and ensures clarity. This gives me the freedom to focus on what really matters to me.”

– Prof. Dr. med. Florim Cuculi, Chief of Cardiology, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital | Managing Director, Cardio Center Luzern AG

Prof. Dr. med. Florim Cuculi
Flash Talk - Florim Cuculi
Head of Cardiology

Born in North Macedonia and raised in Switzerland, Florim Cuculi studied medicine at the University of Basel and completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine and cardiology in Lucerne, Bern, and Oxford. After returning to Switzerland in 2012, he became an interventional cardiologist at Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, where he was appointed Head of Cardiology in 2023. In 2019, he co-founded the Cardio Center Lucerne, which combines outpatient care with invasive procedures at the hospital’s Heart Center. Fluent in five languages, he is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine through teamwork, precision, and patient-centered care.

Forbes Women Summit 2025: Focusing on Women’s Heart Health
Forbes Women Summit 2025: Why Heart Disease in Women Is Still Misdiagnosed

At the Forbes Women’s Summit 2025, Florim Cuculi, Head of Cardiology at the Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne, spoke about cardiovascular diseases in women and how they differ from such illnesses in men. Cuculi highlights that women often show atypical symptoms, which frequently go overlooked. Differences in medical education and arterial structure can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. He also discusses how artificial intelligence and big data can help better understand gender differences and improve patient care. His advice: health is our most valuable asset – symptoms should never be ignored to prevent potentially life-threatening consequences.

smzh Ärzte
smzh Physician

Your Patients Rely on You. Your Finances Rely on smzh.

As a physician, you invest time and effort in your patients. We take care of the financial structure of your medical practice – from its foundation to optimized pension schemes to succession planning.

What can you expect in your initial consultation?

Athletes

Athletes

A career as a professional athlete is unique: intense, international, and limited in time. Income grows quickly, as does responsibility. What tends to be missing is not income, but structure. This is exactly where smzh comes in.

Your career has a timeline. Unlike your wealth.

“As an athlete, I think in stages as well as long-term. smzh helps me structure my financial planning holistically and take decisions with foresight.”

– Lukas Britschgi, European champion 2025 and five-time Swiss national champion in figure skating

Lukas Britschgi
Lukas Britschgi, smzh Ambassador
Lukas Britschgi

on the importance of long-term planning and structure as well as the financial support and advice he's received from smzh.

(video in German)

Lukas Britschgi
Figure Skater

At the age of 25, Lukas already looks back on an impressive career on the ice. Not only is he a two-time Olympian, he also boasts a gold medal from the 2025 European Championships and is a six-time Swiss figure skating champion.

smzh Athlete
smzh Athlete

We accompany professional athletes – active and retired – and their advisory teams as a strategic, long-term partner in all financial matters. During and after the active years.

We put your particular financial requirements at the core!

Still not sure if smzh is right for you?

Let us convince you of our expertise! Through a structured, independent approach, we look at your finances, pension, real estate and taxes as one connected picture – not in isolation. You see exactly where you stand, what's missing, and what could be improved.

Clarity is never a matter of chance – it's the foundation of every sound decision.

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What partnering with smzh actually means for you

Holistic & independent

We consider your entire financial and private situation – without selling pressure and with a focus on your personal goals.

Structured & transparent

You gain a clear overview of your existing solutions, contracts, and potential – in a compact and understandable way.

Efficient & in-depth

We collect offers, compare terms, and negotiate with banks, insurers, and partners in your best interest.

Guided in the long run

Our check-up is a process. We remain by your side – in case of adjustments, changes in your circumstances, and new projects.

Single source

One contact person with access to the entire network of smzh experts in the areas of finance, pension, real estate, tax, and law.

Holistic approach

We see your corporate and private worlds as one. Financing, taxes, pension and insurance don't exist in isolation – they affect one another constantly. Understanding those connections is where real clarity begins.

The result: structured processes, tax-efficient solutions, and a long-term strategy – for your business and for you personally.

Tailor-made advice for every stage of life.

Our unique offering for private clients combines holistic financial advice with personalized support.

Your partner for holistic business consulting.

smzh offers corporate clients customized solutions in the areas of finance, pension planning, insurance, and taxes – delivered professionally, efficiently, and tailored to your specific needs.

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