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.