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Investor Charter

Investor Charter in respect of Investment Adviser (IA)

A. Vision and Mission Statements for Investors

  • Vision: Invest with knowledge & safety.
  • Mission: Help investors choose the right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them, access reports, and enjoy financial wellness.

B. Details of Business Transacted by the Investment Adviser

  • Enter into a detailed agreement with the client, including fees, conflict of interest disclosures, and confidentiality.
  • Conduct unbiased risk-profiling and suitability assessment.
  • Ensure KRA and CKYC registration.
  • Conduct annual audits.
  • Disclose complaint status on the website.
  • Provide firm and contact details on the website.
  • Employ only certified staff.
  • Engage clients only through official contact numbers.
  • Maintain client communication records, even pre-onboarding.

C. Services Provided to Investors

  • Onboarding:
    • Provide agreement copy
    • Complete client KYC
  • Disclosures:
    • Full business, compensation, and risk profile disclosure
    • No access to client holdings/accounts
  • Investment advice based on risk profiling and suitability

D. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

  • Approach the Investment Adviser. Resolution expected within 30 days.
  • If unresolved, lodge a complaint on SEBI’s SCORES portal: scores.sebi.gov.in.
  • Physical complaints: Office of Investor Assistance and Education, SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, G Block, BKC, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051.

E. Investor Responsibilities

  • Do’s:
  • Deal only with SEBI-registered Investment Advisers.
  • Verify registration details on the SEBI website.
  • Pay fees through banking channels and maintain receipts.
  • Insist on written agreements and risk profiling.
  • Clarify doubts before investing.
  • Assess investment risk-return profiles.
  • Report fraud or promises of guaranteed returns.
  • Don’ts:
  • Don’t fall for tips disguised as advice.
  • Don’t pay investment amounts to the adviser.
  • Don’t trust promises of assured or high returns.
  • Avoid acting on messages or calls without verification.
  • Don’t share login credentials of demat/trading accounts.