AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor: Shital Shukla, ARN-87539, valid till 14 Oct 2027AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor: Jija Roy, ARN-152830, valid till 14 Dec 2027APMI-registered PMS Distributor: Jija Roy, APRN00191, valid till 4 Sep 2029Insurance (IRDAI): URN AILI0301250160 (Shital Shukla, life)

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Our Approach

A structured financial journey: understand your goals, build a framework, put it in place, and keep it aligned as life changes.

A structured financial journey

Every conversation with Finpotters follows the same four steps.

We listen before we suggest, we explain before anything is signed, and you make the final decision at every step. The steps are the same whether we meet at the office, on a phone call, or on a video call from another time zone.

Each product along the way comes from a regulated institution: a fund house, a portfolio manager, an insurer or a lender. Our job is to help you understand it, access it and keep it in line with your goals.

The four steps at a glance

  1. Understanding your goalsWhat you want your money to do, by when, and how much ups and downs you can live with.
  2. Talking through a frameworkHow your money could be spread across growth, safety, protection and ready cash.
  3. ImplementationPutting it in place through regulated products, with the paperwork handled carefully.
  4. Periodic reviewsChecking in as life changes, so your investments stay aligned with your long-term goals.

Step 1: Understanding your goals

Every discussion begins with you, not with a product. We ask about the things that shape every later choice.

Financial objectivesA child's education, a home, retirement, or simply growing savings.
Investment horizonWhen you will need the money. Five years and twenty years call for different choices.
Risk toleranceHow you would feel, and act, if your investments fell for a while.
Your current positionYour income, loans and dependants, and the investments and insurance you already hold.
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Step 2: Talking through a framework

A framework is not a product list. It is a simple picture of where each rupee has a job to do.

DiversificationNot putting everything in one kind of asset, so one bad year does not undo many good ones.
Protection through insuranceTerm life and health cover, so an emergency does not force you to break your investments.
Ready cash for short-term needsEnough money that is easy to reach, and knowing your options if you need more.
The mix of assetsHow much sits in equity, debt and other assets, in line with your goals and your comfort with risk.

For mutual funds, any suggestion we make is incidental to distribution and limited to mutual fund schemes. PMS, alternative investments and stock advisory are managed by SEBI-registered entities (IFSCA-registered for GIFT City funds), who remain responsible for their own advice.

Step 3: Implementation

Once you are comfortable, the framework is put in place through regulated products.

Regulated productsSuch as mutual funds, portfolio management services, insurance and lending facilities.
Paperwork handled carefullyWe help with KYC, forms, nominations and bank mandates.
Costs explained upfrontWe tell you what each product costs and what we earn from it.

Step 4: Periodic reviews

A new job, a child, a move abroad, a business expansion, retirement: circumstances change. In a review we look at three things.

How your mix has driftedWhether your investments still match the mix you chose.
Goals coming closerWhether a goal has moved closer, and what that means for your plan.
Nominations and insuranceWhether nominations and insurance cover are up to date.

What we will not do

Three promises that shape every conversation.

Promise returnsMarket-linked products rise and fall. Nobody can promise returns, and we will not.
Push a product you do not understandIf it cannot be explained in plain words, it is not the right time to buy it.
Chase tips or timingWe focus on discipline and patience, not on predicting next month's market.

Common questions

About reviews, documents and minimums.

How often should we review?
At least once a year is a sensible habit, and also whenever something big changes in your life. We agree the rhythm with you.
Can NRIs follow the same process?
Yes. The four steps work the same way by phone, video call and WhatsApp. Some rules differ for NRIs, which our NRI Guide explains.
What documents will I need?
Usually your PAN, address proof, bank details and a completed KYC. NRIs usually also need a passport copy and proof of overseas address. We will tell you exactly what applies to you.
Is there a minimum amount to start?
It depends on the product. Mutual fund SIPs can start small, while PMS and AIFs carry minimum investment amounts set by SEBI. We will tell you the current minimum for anything we discuss.
Please note: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Portfolio Management Services involve market risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Insurance products are subject to policy terms and conditions. Loan approvals are subject to the policies of the respective lending institutions.

Begin with step one

Tell us your goals. The rest of the journey starts from there.

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