In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Dr. Karthik drops a truth bomb about the Indian financial ecosystem: most traditional wealth managers are just product distributors (pharmacists), not true advisors (doctors).

This episode is an investigation into the $30 Million investor mindset. We explore the Wild West of the booming wealth management industry and why SEBI regulations are crucial.

• The Big Mistake: Why complexity is the biggest issue for millionaires.

• The Correction Myth: Why those predicting a correction for 5 years have been wrong (and what assets are currently overvalued).

• The Red Flag: If you don't understand it, don't invest in it (specifically targeting unlisted/unregulated platforms).

Don't let recency bias or a friend's startup pitch ruin your long-term plan. Watch, learn, and apply the principles of the Entrust Family Office process to your own savings.

• Advisor Role: Your banker is a "Pharmacist" (sells products); look for a "Doctor" (fee-based advisor) who provides a holistic financial blueprint.

• Invest Smart: 80% of long-term returns come from Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA). Focus on your canvas (SAA) first, not the paint (stock picks).

• Bucket Your Wealth: Structure your money into clear goals: Protection (for certainty), Growth (for compounding), and Philanthropy.

• Simplify: Avoid over-diversification. Complexity and excessive product overlap are major mistakes even for the Ultra HNI.

• Check Expectations: Don't let a great year create unrealistic expectations. Tune down equity return forecasts to realistic long-term averages.

• Cardinal Rule: Never invest in what you don't understand, especially high-risk, unlisted, or unregulated products.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.