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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

CFP®

International Wealth Strategist & Certified Financial Planner

Marcus Chen specializes in cross-border wealth management and investment immigration for ultra-high-net-worth families. With over 15 years of experience structuring Lombard loan financing for golden visa programmes across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, Marcus has guided clients through complex residency by investment pathways including Portugal Golden Visa, New Zealand AIP, and US EB-5 programs. He holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation and advises on international tax optimization, asset-backed lending strategies, and multi-jurisdictional estate planning.

Areas of Expertise

Lombard Loan Structuring
Golden Visa Advisory
Cross-Border Tax Planning
Investment Immigration
Portfolio-Backed Lending
UHNW Family Office Services
International Asset Protection
Residency by Investment Programmes

Articles by Marcus

Golden Visa Advisor vs Salesperson 2026: Portugal Case Study

Wealth Strategy

Golden Visa Advisor vs Salesperson 2026: Portugal Case Study

6 min read

Golden Visa Without Selling Stocks 2026: Lombard Loan Guide

Wealth Strategy

Golden Visa Without Selling Stocks 2026: Lombard Loan Guide

7 min read

California Wealth Tax 2026: Exit Strategies for $10M+ Investors

Tax Planning

California Wealth Tax 2026: Exit Strategies for $10M+ Investors

8 min read

Mauritius Golden Visa 2026: $375K Property to $1M Investment Guide

Programme Analysis

Mauritius Golden Visa 2026: $375K Property to $1M Investment Guide

7 min read

EB-5 Financing 2026: $900K Lombard Loan Without Selling Stocks

Investment Strategy

EB-5 Financing 2026: $900K Lombard Loan Without Selling Stocks

8 min read

Washington Millionaires Tax 2026: 9.9% Exit to Greece 7% or Italy €300K

Tax Planning

Washington Millionaires Tax 2026: 9.9% Exit to Greece 7% or Italy €300K

10 min read

Dubai Exit Strategy 2026: Swiss vs NZ Safe Haven for Gulf Families

Wealth Migration

Dubai Exit Strategy 2026: Swiss vs NZ Safe Haven for Gulf Families

9 min read

Best Investor Visa $5M+ 2026: NZ AIP vs Australia SIV vs EU Golden Visas

Investor Visas

Best Investor Visa $5M+ 2026: NZ AIP vs Australia SIV vs EU Golden Visas

11 min read

Trump Gold Card 2026: $1M Premium Green Card vs $900K EB-5 Compared

US Immigration

Trump Gold Card 2026: $1M Premium Green Card vs $900K EB-5 Compared

9 min read

Caribbean Citizenship 2026: St Kitts, Dominica, Grenada ($100K-$250K)

Citizenship by Investment

Caribbean Citizenship 2026: St Kitts, Dominica, Grenada ($100K-$250K)

13 min read

Trump Gold Card vs EB-5 2026: $1M Fast Track vs $900K Standard Path

US Immigration

Trump Gold Card vs EB-5 2026: $1M Fast Track vs $900K Standard Path

13 min read

Switzerland Lump-Sum Tax 2026: CHF 400K Annual for UHNW Residency

Golden Visa Guides

Switzerland Lump-Sum Tax 2026: CHF 400K Annual for UHNW Residency

13 min read

Zero-Draw Protocol 2026: Asset-Liability Matching for HNW Portfolios

Wealth Strategy

Zero-Draw Protocol 2026: Asset-Liability Matching for HNW Portfolios

12 min read

Institutional Portfolio Construction 2026: MPT, Risk Parity & Factor Investing

Portfolio Management

Institutional Portfolio Construction 2026: MPT, Risk Parity & Factor Investing

13 min read

Malta Citizenship by Investment 2026: EU Passport for UHNW Families

Citizenship by Investment

Malta Citizenship by Investment 2026: EU Passport for UHNW Families

8 min read

Family Office Playbook 2026: Institutional Golden Visa Structuring

Wealth Strategy

Family Office Playbook 2026: Institutional Golden Visa Structuring

18 min read