Investor Charter for Investment Advisers

Prescribed structure for SEBI-registered Investment Advisers.

A. Vision

To follow the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance while serving investors, and to facilitate continuous learning and investor protection.

B. Mission

To provide investment advisory services in a transparent and ethical manner, to abide by all applicable regulatory requirements, and to safeguard investor interests at all times.

C. Services provided to investors

  • Onboarding of clients through a duly signed investment advisory agreement.
  • Complete risk profiling of the client and a suitability assessment before any advice is rendered.
  • Disclosure of all fees, charges, and any conflicts of interest.
  • Providing investment advice based solely on the client's interest, risk profile, and investment objectives.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of client information.

D. Rights of investors

  • Right to privacy and confidentiality.
  • Right to transparent practices and fair, equitable treatment.
  • Right to receive suitable advice based on their risk profile and objectives.
  • Right to complete information on fees, charges, and conflicts of interest.
  • Right to grievance redressal.

E. Expectations from investors (Do's and Don'ts)

Do's

  • Deal only with SEBI registered Investment Advisers.
  • Read and understand the advisory agreement, fee structure, and risk disclosures before engaging.
  • Provide accurate and complete information for risk profiling.
  • Pay advisory fees only through traceable banking channels to the registered entity.

Don'ts

  • Do not deal with unregistered entities or act on unsolicited stock tips.
  • Do not make payments in cash or to personal accounts of individuals.
  • Do not expect or rely on any assured or guaranteed returns.