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A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a person or a firm that provides investment advice or financial planning services to individuals or institutions in exchange for a fee. In India, RIAs must be registered with SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) and are legally bound to offer advice that is in the best interest of their clients unbiased, research backed, and without any conflict of interest.
They do not earn commissions from product sales like mutual funds, insurance, etc., which sets them apart from traditional distributors or agents.
Under SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 (updated in 2020), RIAs must follow a comprehensive set of guidelines:
Choosing a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) through Kedia Capital offers a range of exclusive benefits designed to help you grow and protect your wealth with confidence:
Work with advisors who are fully compliant with SEBI regulations — ensuring transparency, ethics, and investor-first practices.
Every client gets a personalized investment strategy tailored to their goals, risk profile, and life stage.
Kedia Capital provides expert insights powered by in-depth fundamental and technical research — not sales-driven suggestions.
From retirement to children’s education and tax planning, RIAs at Kedia help you plan long-term wealth with clear, measurable goals.
As RIAs, our first duty is always to you, not commissions. We offer conflict-free advice focused on your financial well-being.
No hidden charges or misleading product pushing — just honest, upfront pricing for professional financial guidance.
To become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in India, an individual or entity must meet the eligibility criteria set by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). Here s who can qualify:
To become a SEBI registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in India, you need to follow a specific step by step process:
Ensure you have the required educational qualification, work experience, and NISM certification (Level 1 & 2).
Pass the NISM Series X A & X B exams (Investment Adviser Level 1 & 2), which are mandatory under SEBI regulations
Ensure net worth requirements
Prepare all compliance and record keeping systems.
SEBI verifies all documents and may ask for clarifications. Upon successful verification, you ll receive the RIA registration certificate.
Once registered, you re legally allowed to offer fee based investment advice to clients under SEBI s guidelines.
A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) offers expert, unbiased financial guidance to help clients achieve their financial goals. Here are the core services provided:
