Martine Hafkamp RBA

- Expert Profile and Services Overview

Drs. Martine Hafkamp RBA is one of the most respected and influential wealth managers in the Netherlands. As the founder, general director, and co-owner of Fintessa Vermogensbeheer, she has built the company into one of the leading independent asset management firms in the country. Known for her sharp market insights, disciplined investment philosophy, and accessible thought leadership, Martine has become a familiar face in Dutch financial media, including BNR, Business Class, and major investment platforms. Her strong reputation, combined with decades of expertise, makes her a powerful and trusted figure within the Putiton network.

Martine began her career at Spaarbeleg, a subsidiary of Aegon, where she worked as an assistant controller. Her strong performance and financial acumen led her to transition to Aegon’s Investments Department, where she gained hands-on experience managing institutional portfolios and analyzing global market trends. After several years at Aegon and later at Stad Rotterdam, she had built an impressive track record in institutional asset management. In 2007, Martine made a bold entrepreneurial move. Together with her business partner Han Schulten, she founded Fintessa Vermogensbeheer—a firm built on independence, transparency, and personal service. Under her leadership, Fintessa grew into one of the largest independent private asset managers in the Netherlands. The company serves private clients, entrepreneurs, foundations, and institutions, offering fully customized portfolios without any in-house products or investment funds. This ensures that all investment decisions remain objective and exclusively in the client’s best interest. Beyond running a leading wealth management firm, Martine is a prominent financial commentator. She regularly appears as an analyst on BNR and Business Class, and writes investment columns for various financial publications. Known for her clear, direct, and pragmatic explanations of market dynamics, she has become a trusted voice for both private investors and industry professionals. Her expertise has been widely recognized: Multiple winner of the Golden Bull (Gouden Stier) – the "Oscar" of the Dutch financial industry Winner of the Cashcow Award for Best Investment Expert Under her leadership, Fintessa has been voted Best Asset Manager in the Netherlands for fourteen consecutive years by readers of Cash and Cashcow These achievements highlight not just her technical skill, but also the trust and loyalty she has earned from the investment community.