Legal & Regulatory

Investor Charter — Investment Adviser (IA)

Issued in accordance with SEBI Circular dated June 2, 2025 & Master Circular dated June 27, 2025. Supersedes circular dated December 13, 2021.

This Investor Charter is published in accordance with SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013, in the interest of transparency and investor protection.

A. Vision & Mission

Vision: Invest with knowledge & safety.

Mission: Every investor should be able to invest in the right investment products based on their needs, manage and monitor them to meet their financial goals, and access a robust grievance redressal mechanism — while ensuring investor protection, financial inclusion, and financial literacy.

B. About the Investment Adviser

Rahul Rajgopal Wealth Advisor is a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser (Individual) offering conflict-free, fee-only investment advisory services. All recommendations are suitability-driven, documented, and aligned to the client's financial goals and risk profile.

  • Name: Rahul Rajgopal
  • Entity: Rahul Rajgopal Wealth Advisor
  • Type: Individual Investment Adviser
  • SEBI Registration No.: INA000021933
  • BASL Membership No.: 2446
  • Registration Validity: Perpetual
  • Registered Office: F1/38, Sector-2A, Vaishali, Ghaziabad – 201019, UP
  • Operations Office: 3rd Floor, Netedge Tower, Sector 62, Noida – 201309, UP
  • Associated SEBI Regional Office: Northern Regional Office, SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai – 400051
  • Email: contact@rahulrajgopalwealth.com
  • Phone: +91 93110 33796
  • Website: www.rahulrajgopalwealth.com

C. Scope of Services Provided to Investors

  • Personalised wealth diagnostic report (40-page structured analysis)
  • Goal-based financial planning advisory
  • Investment advisory across asset classes (equity, debt, gold, real estate)
  • Portfolio review and rebalancing advisory
  • Risk profiling and suitability assessment
  • NRI-focused India investment advisory
  • Retirement and estate planning advisory
  • Tax efficiency advisory (structuring, not preparation)

Note: No execution, distribution, or product sales are offered. This is a pure advisory practice. No commissions are received from any product manufacturer or distributor.

D. Rights of Investors

  • Right to receive conflict-free, fee-only advice aligned to your financial goals
  • Right to suitability-based recommendations matching your risk profile and investment horizon
  • Right to complete transparency in fees, methodology, and any conflicts of interest
  • Right to a written advisory agreement before commencement of services
  • Right to fair and equitable treatment without discrimination
  • Right to grievance redressal — first through the adviser, then via SEBI SCORES and SmartODR
  • Right to exit services at any time, subject to agreed notice period and fee terms
  • Right to access and retain copies of all advisory documents, reports, and communications

E. Responsibilities of Investors

  • Verify the adviser's SEBI registration at sebi.gov.in before engaging
  • Ensure a signed written advisory agreement is in place before making any payments
  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial information at all times
  • Inform the adviser promptly of any material change in financial circumstances or goals
  • Read and understand all advisory documents, reports, and risk disclosures carefully
  • Do not act on unverified investment tips, social media claims, or unregistered advisers
  • Understand the risks associated with all investments before proceeding
  • Preserve all transaction-related documents and advisory communications
  • Do not make payments in cash — use only banking channels (UPI, NEFT, RTGS, cheque)

F. Do's and Don'ts for Investors

Do's ✓

  • Verify SEBI registration before engaging any adviser
  • Insist on a written, signed advisory agreement
  • Understand fees — how much, when, and how paid
  • Read all disclosures and the Investor Charter
  • Keep your KYC and financial information current
  • Use SEBI SCORES or SmartODR for unresolved complaints
  • Pay fees only through official banking channels
  • Check the adviser's SEBI registration number on SCORES

Don'ts ✗

  • Don't make cash payments for advisory fees
  • Don't act on WhatsApp/Telegram tips from unregistered persons
  • Don't share passwords, OTPs, or account credentials
  • Don't ignore risk disclosures or sign agreements without reading
  • Don't pay advance fees beyond what is agreed in writing
  • Don't confuse advisory with execution — we do not transact on your behalf
  • Don't make investment decisions based solely on past returns
  • Don't delay reporting grievances — escalate promptly if unresolved

G. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Investors may raise grievances through the following escalation path:

Step 1 — Contact the Adviser Directly

Email: contact@rahulrajgopalwealth.com  |  Phone: +91 93110 33796
Response within 3 business days. Resolution within 30 calendar days.

Step 2 — SEBI SCORES 2.0

If unresolved within 30 days, escalate to SEBI's online grievance portal.
scores.sebi.gov.in |  Toll-free: 1800 266 7575

Step 3 — SmartODR (Online Dispute Resolution)

For disputes not resolved via SCORES, use SEBI's Online Dispute Resolution platform.
smartodr.in

Step 4 — SEBI Head Office

SEBI Bhavan, Plot No. C4-A, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai – 400051
Tel: +91 22 26449000  |  sebi@sebi.gov.in

Complaint data is published monthly on our Complaints Status page by the 7th of each month, as required by SEBI.

H. What You Can Expect from Us

  • Conduct risk profiling and suitability assessment before issuing any advice
  • Provide a written advisory agreement covering fees, conflicts, scope, and confidentiality
  • Disclose all business affiliations, compensation arrangements, and conflicts of interest
  • Ensure that only NISM-certified persons are engaged in advisory functions
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client information and documents
  • Use only official communication channels (registered email and phone)
  • Maintain records of all client interactions and advisory outputs for a minimum of 5 years
  • Comply with SEBI advertisement norms — no misleading claims, no guaranteed return promises
  • Disclose the nature and extent of AI usage in generating advisory outputs
  • Not discriminate against any investor on the basis of gender, religion, caste, or nationality

Last updated: April 2026 · Issued in compliance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-II CIS/P/CIR/2025/[June 2025] and Master Circular for Investment Advisers dated June 27, 2025. This charter is subject to updates in line with SEBI regulations.

© 2026 Rahul Rajgopal Wealth Advisor™. SEBI Registered Investment Adviser (Individual) — Registration No. awaited. Advisory-only · Fee-only · No execution · No guaranteed returns.