Gajendra Kothari, a financial expert, is the Managing Director and CEO of Etica Wealth Private Limited, a financial services firm specializing in portfolio management and wealth advisory, helping individuals achieve financial freedom. He has over 15 years of experience in both Indian and international capital markets, Gajendra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). He is also a passionate advocate for financial literacy and long-term investing.In this episode, Vinamre and Gajendra discuss:- The pros and cons of doing business with family- Inheritance of knowledge vs. inheritance of assets- Investing in SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) and when to exit mutual funds- Why he chose SIPs over individual stocks, the right way to invest in Mutual Funds- The role of wealth managers and why you shouldn’t retire at an early ageIf you want to learn more about investing in SIPs and choosing the best way for investments, watch this episode.0:00 - Introduction0:55 - Why he got into portfolio management5:40 - Learnings about money from the Hindu Undivided Family10:20 - Doing business with the family19:40 - Risk in business25:50 - Views on Mutual Funds and Fixed Deposits (FDs)29:53 - Why having a purpose is important32:08 - The story of One Idiot37:35 - True wealth lies in Mumbai44:10 - Managing money for clients55:32 - Why he chose SIPs over stocks59:05 - How he invests in SIPs1:09:05 - Managing fear and greed1:15:55 - Can the banking system collapse?1:18:10 - Strategy for exiting mutual funds1:22:50 - Utilizing money1:33:49 - Views on inheritance1:38:25 - Overwhelming tolerance1:42:05 - Investment in mutual funds1:48:42 - Why you need a good advisor1:54:15 - Advice for startup entrepreneurs1:59:45 - Conclusion