Wealth is more than numbers.
It’s family, legacy, and peace of mind.

I’m Christian Salmina, an independent wealth partner with over 30 years of experience. This page isn’t about products or services. It’s about my story — so you can decide whether I’m the kind of person you’d trust with yours.

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Who I really am

I grew up in Switzerland, but my journey has taken me across Europe and Latin America. At 15, I faced a defining choice: tennis or football. Both paths were open, but I chose football — and by 16, in 1987, I was already training with the first team in the Swiss Premier Division.

Over the years, I had the privilege of sharing the locker room with several renowned players, including former internationals who represented their countries at the highest level. Among them, one stood out in a special way: an Argentinian World Cup champion, whose humility and humanity taught me that true greatness is not about trophies, but about values.

From those years I carry discipline, resilience, and respect — lessons that continue to guide the way I listen, advise, and stand beside my clients today.

My professional journey

Three decades, one compass: independence, integrity, commitment.

For more than three decades, I’ve navigated international private banking and wealth management, helping families, entrepreneurs, and individuals protect what they’ve built, structure assets globally, and prepare for the future.

My career took me far beyond Switzerland — to the Bahamas, Panama, England, and Germany. Each country taught me something extraordinary: to adapt to the unknown, to respect different cultures, and to grow through challenges. Leaving my home country without knowing what awaited me was never easy, but it gave me one of the most valuable lessons of all: adaptability and humility open doors everywhere.

The values I live by

Transparency

Say things clearly, without jargon.

Discipline

The athlete’s mindset: preparation, resilience, attention to detail.

Relationships

Numbers matter, but people are what truly matter.

The human side

What doesn’t fit in a résumé.

Outside finance, sport still plays a big role in my life — training keeps me grounded and sharp.

I also find joy in the kitchen. For me, cooking is an art: it begins with organization and patience, then evolves into creativity — no dish ever turns out exactly the same. I like to play with flavors, guided by inspiration and often accompanied by a good glass of wine. It’s my way of creating something new and different every time, and it reminds me that true value is built through passion and attention to detail.

Travel has always been a source of inspiration. Every journey opens my eyes to new cultures, flavors, and perspectives — teaching me that wealth, like life, is about broad horizons and respect for differences.

Most recently, I’ve developed a passion for olive oil production. It may sound unusual for a banker, but I find something profound in the patience, care, and respect for nature that it requires. It reminds me that lasting value is never built overnight — it grows over time, with dedication and authenticity.

But above all, my family is at the heart of everything I do. From my parents I inherited strong values; with my wife I share a journey of trust and support; and my son constantly reminds me of the importance of legacy — of building something that lasts beyond ourselves.

Wealth is more than numbers.It’s family, legacy, and peace of mind.