{"id":6099,"date":"2019-08-28T12:21:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T06:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=6099"},"modified":"2020-04-18T15:34:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-18T10:04:08","slug":"how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Investment Adviser in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In India, if you want to be an Investment Advisor, then you must be registered with SEBI. A registered investment adviser isn\u2019t allowed to receive any compensation or remuneration from any person except the client who is being advised. It implies that an investment adviser in India can only work on a fee prescribed for advisory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SEBI <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/\">Investment Advisers<\/a><\/em><\/strong> Regulation, 2013 has isolated commission selling from investment advice. Initially, the advisor community in India criticized this regulation highly. However, later, investors began seeking advice from fee-only advisers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, according to the regulation,\nnobody can become an investment adviser without seeking approval from SEBI. The\nprocess for becoming an Investment Advisor in India has been detailed in this\nblog. Let\u2019s proceed-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"browse\">\n<p>Browse through our articles on services provided at <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\">Swarit Advisors<\/a>, and just let us know if we can help you with your IPO or Comapny Takeover or SEBI Advisory Services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"browse1\">\n<table class=\"table1\">\n\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/mergers-and-acquisitions\"><span>Mergers and Acquisitions<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/buyback-of-shares\"><span>Buyback of Shares<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/merger-and-amalgamation\"><span>Merger and Amalgamation<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/public-issues\"><span>Public Issues<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/rights-issue\"><span>Rights Issue<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#What_does_an_Investment_Advisor_mean\" title=\"What does an Investment Advisor mean?\">What does an Investment Advisor mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Who_all_can_be_the_Investment_Adviser_in_India\" title=\"Who all can be the Investment Adviser in India?\">Who all can be the Investment Adviser in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Eligibility_to_become_an_Investment_Advisor\" title=\"Eligibility to become an Investment Advisor\">Eligibility to become an Investment Advisor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Documentation\" title=\"Documentation\">Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#How_to_get_registered_as_an_Investment_Advisor\" title=\"How to get registered as an Investment Advisor?\">How to get registered as an Investment Advisor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_1_Visit_the_SEBI_Intermediary_Portal\" title=\"Step 1: Visit\nthe SEBI Intermediary Portal\">Step 1: Visit\nthe SEBI Intermediary Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_2_Furnish_the_details\" title=\"Step 2: Furnish\nthe details\">Step 2: Furnish\nthe details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_3_Make_the_payment\" title=\"Step 3: Make the\npayment\">Step 3: Make the\npayment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_4_Receipt_of_the_confirmation_email_from_SEBI\" title=\"Step 4: Receipt\nof the confirmation email from SEBI\">Step 4: Receipt\nof the confirmation email from SEBI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_5_Login_and_fill_up_the_application\" title=\"Step 5: Login\nand fill up the application\">Step 5: Login\nand fill up the application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_6_Fill_the_Form_A\" title=\"Step 6: Fill the\nForm A\">Step 6: Fill the\nForm A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_7_Response_from_SEBI\" title=\"Step 7: Response\nfrom SEBI \">Step 7: Response\nfrom SEBI <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Step_8_Grant_of_the_certificate_of_registration\" title=\"Step 8: Grant of the certificate of registration\">Step 8: Grant of the certificate of registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Types_of_investment_advice_that_can_be_rendered\" title=\"Types of investment advice that can be rendered\">Types of investment advice that can be rendered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Fee_structure\" title=\"Fee structure\">Fee structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-to-become-an-investment-adviser-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_an_Investment_Advisor_mean\"><\/span>What does an Investment Advisor mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment advisors are the professionals who provide guidance &amp; assistance to the investors in the area of fields related to financial matters. Investment advisors offer guidance on all matters relating to monetary issues such as retirement planning insurance options or investment strategies. For pursuing a career as an investment advisor in India, one has to obtain a certificate of registration from SEBI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_all_can_be_the_Investment_Adviser_in_India\"><\/span>Who all can be the Investment Adviser in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of the following entities could be the Investment Adviser in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An Individual<\/li><li>A company or body corporate<\/li><li>Partnership Firm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_to_become_an_Investment_Advisor\"><\/span>Eligibility to become an Investment Advisor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For applying to become an investment\nadvisor in India, the following are the minimum qualifications that are\nrequired:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An individual should hold Professional qualification or PG\ndiploma or PG degree in the subjects of finance, accounts, business management,\ncommerce, economics, capital market, banking, insurance.<\/li><li>Graduation from any discipline with an experience of minimum\n5 years in activities relating to advisory services in a financial product,\nservices, funds, assets or portfolio management.<\/li><li>An individual should have post-graduation in finance or\nsimilar subjects &amp; graduated in any discipline with 5 years of experience\nin the financial sector can appear on the following two exams for certification\nrequirement which conducted by National Institute of Securities Market:<\/li><li>Certification Examination of NISM \u2013 Series-X-A: Investment Advisor\n(Level-1) <\/li><li>Certification Examination of NISM- Series \u2013 X-B: Investment Advisor\n(Level-2)<\/li><li>Apart from this, an individual can also appear for a\nCertified Financial Planner examination conducted by the Financial Planning\nStandards Board India (FPSB).<\/li><li>Net tangible assets for an individual or in case of the\npartnership firm shall be not less than INR 2 Lakhs.<\/li><li>For others, Net worth shall be not less than INR 25 Lakhs.<\/li><li>Any insurance agent having 5 years of experience in selling\nof insurance product are also eligible to become RIA provided they carry any\ngraduate degree of any of the disciplines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentation\"><\/span>Documentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of documents\nthat need to be submitted along with the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Address proof<\/li><li>Identity proof<\/li><li>Qualification proof including degrees, NISM certificate &amp;\nCFP certificates.<\/li><li>Certificate issued by CA declaring the net worth<\/li><li>Income Tax Return of the preceding 3 years<\/li><li>Other necessary declaration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_registered_as_an_Investment_Advisor\"><\/span>How to get registered as an Investment Advisor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the step-by-step procedure for online registration of investment adviser from the website of SEBI:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Visit_the_SEBI_Intermediary_Portal\"><\/span>Step 1: Visit\nthe SEBI Intermediary Portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/siportal.sebi.gov.in\/intermediary\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">online website<\/a> &amp; click on an option of Self-Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Investment-Adviser-login.png\" alt=\"Investment Adviser Login\" class=\"wp-image-6100\" width=\"479\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Investment-Adviser-login.png 720w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Investment-Adviser-login-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Furnish_the_details\"><\/span>Step 2: Furnish\nthe details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the complete details of an\napplication &amp; click on proceed which takes you to another page of payment.\nLogin credentials will be created online on SEBI\u2019s portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Make_the_payment\"><\/span>Step 3: Make the\npayment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to make the payment.\nPayment can be made through an option of internet banking or debit card. Click\non payment mode &#8220;Online&#8221; and then click &#8220;Proceed to pay&#8221;\nthat will direct you to the payment gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Receipt_of_the_confirmation_email_from_SEBI\"><\/span>Step 4: Receipt\nof the confirmation email from SEBI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, the applicant will receive the\nconfirmation mail from SEBI for the payment of fees along with receipt of login\ncredentials within 7-10 working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Login_and_fill_up_the_application\"><\/span>Step 5: Login\nand fill up the application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Login to the account using the\ncredentials &amp; complete the application details. Attach all the documents\n&amp; declaration needs to be annexed with an application. Furthermore, ensure\nthat the application is submitted within 14 days of the receipt of login\ncredentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Fill_the_Form_A\"><\/span>Step 6: Fill the\nForm A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you need to login to the SEBI portal with credentials &amp; click on the Investment Advisor option. Select Navigate to the registration option in a drop-down menu. This opens the registration Form-A which has the following 7 sections which have to be filed &amp; completed by an applicant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>General information: <\/strong>It includes Name, Registered Address, correspondence address, and address or principle place of business, details of any registration with SEBI, RBI or IRDA. <ol><li><strong>Details of an applicant: <\/strong>It comprises a Self-certified copy of identity proof, address proof, supporting documents of the qualification, Exam certificate of NISM, Income Tax Return of 3 years, &amp; a copy of the net worth certificate from a chartered accountant.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li><strong>Business plan: <\/strong>Upload the PDF copy of the proposed business plan such as financial planning, stock advisory, etc.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li><strong>Infrastructure details: <\/strong>Give the necessary details of office equipment, address, furniture &amp; fixture, communication facility, etc.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li><strong>Execution services: <\/strong>This section is important for a body corporate that is willing to offer distribution services to its clients through a subsidy or separate department or division. However independent applicants give a declaration that they will not be carrying on distribution and execution services post-grant of registration of investment advisor by SEBI.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li><strong>Miscellaneous declaration: <\/strong>Under this, an applicant has to submit a declaration stating that he is fit &amp; proper as per the criteria specified in Schedule II of SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008 and the applicant will not obtain any form of consideration other than the fee from the client being advised.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li><strong>Declaration statement: <\/strong>Declaration in PDF format that an applicant complies with the certification &amp; qualification requirement as stated under section 7 of SEBI (Investment Advisor) Regulation, 2013. <\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Response_from_SEBI\"><\/span>Step 7: Response\nfrom SEBI <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is received within one\nmonth of filing of an application. In case of any query by SEBI, the response\nhas to be made within the time allotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Grant_of_the_certificate_of_registration\"><\/span>Step 8: Grant of the certificate of registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Receipt of an email from SEBI for\ngranting the registration number on mail &amp; the certificate of registration\nis received through the post at the registered address mentioned on an\napplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_investment_advice_that_can_be_rendered\"><\/span>Types of investment advice that can be rendered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of restricted advisory service that can be given by registered investment adviser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Life insurance, health insurance or other form of insurance.<\/li><li>Post-office scheme<\/li><li>Bank fixed deposits, recurring deposits,<\/li><li>Small savings like PF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna, Kisan Vikas Patra, etc.<\/li><li>Pension &amp; annuity <\/li><li>Mutual Funds<\/li><li>Income Tax Planning &amp; Tax Saving Strategies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_structure\"><\/span>Fee structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee structure is different for\ndifferent categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Application fee:<\/strong><ol><li>Individual or partnership firm:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INR 5000<\/li><li>Body Corporate or LLP:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INR 25000<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><strong>The registration fee for the grant of certificate of registration after approval of application from SEBI:<\/strong><ol><li>Individual or partnership firm:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INR 10000<\/li><li>Body Corporate or LLP:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INR 500000<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After receiving the registration\ncertificate of an investment advisor from SEBI, applicants can work as an\ninvestment advisor. To continue their career without hurdles advisor needs to\nstay updated about the latest regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that purpose, it is advisable to\nvisit the official website of SEBI and find the latest news about the circulars\nand amended guidelines. Also, they must every time follow the reporting\nrequirement of SEBI from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"sebi\"><p>Investment Adviser shall not deny the terms and conditions, renewal rules and various other matters that can prevent from being a great potential investment advisor.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in case if an applicant is a bank or NBFC, permission must be granted by RBI to act as IA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference:  <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/legal\/regulations\/jan-2013\/sebi-investment-advisers-regulations-2013-last-amended-on-december-08-2016-_34619.html\" target=\"_blank\">Investment Advisers Regulation, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, if you want to be an Investment Advisor, then you must be registered with SEBI. A registered investment adviser isn\u2019t allowed to receive any compensation or remuneration from any person except the client who is being advised. 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