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  • Indian American
10 min read

GIFT City: Better Than Before, But Is It Really Good for US-based Individual Investors?

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India's first International Financial Services Center, has emerged as a significant development in the country's financial landscape. Positioned as India's answer to global financial hubs like Singapore and Dubai's DIFC, GIFT City has attracted considerable attention from investors, particularly Non-Resident Indians. However, as we examine the structure and offerings more closely, a critical question emerges: does GIFT City truly serve all investor segments equally, or is it primarily beneficial for a select few?
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  • Financial Planning, Indian American
8 min read

The Real Value of a Financial Planner

If you've ever wondered whether paying a financial planner is worth it, you're not alone. After all, why pay someone year after year when you could invest in a simple index fund yourself or pay for one-time advice and be done with it? Here's the truth that might surprise you: If you think a financial planner's job is just picking stocks and funds, you're missing about 80% of what they do.
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  • Financial Planning, Indian American
3 min read

Financial Planning is About Freedom, Not Fear

Money is a powerful tool, but it's not the ultimate goal. Too often, people get caught up in the cycle of worrying about investments, retirement dates, and market fluctuations. They obsess over spreadsheets and projections, thinking that certainty will bring peace. The truth is simple: life isn't lived in numbers; it's lived in moments.
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  • Estate Planning, Indian American
4 min read

Estate Planning Across Borders: Avoiding Costly U.S.–India Mistakes

For Indian families in the U.S., managing wealth across two countries can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. With different laws, taxes, and inheritance rules, a simple act of passing on your assets can lead to unexpected tax bills and family disputes.
  • Indian American
3 min read

Comparing Investment Management & Wealth Management

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been catching up with friends and acquaintances, introducing them to my new profession in the world of wealth management. To my surprise, I’ve realized that many people—even those with thriving careers and significant investments—are unclear about the difference between investment management and wealth management. Since this seems to be a common source of confusion, I thought it would be helpful to write about it, especially for Indian Americans managing cross-border financial lives.
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  • Indian American
5 min read

Beyond the Classroom: Legal Issues and Travel Tips for F-1 Students from Ganesh Kalyanaraman, an Immigration Expert

Manish Thomare, a Griffin Black Associate Wealth Advisor interviews Ganesh Kalyanaraman - a trusted immigration attorney to provide tips regarding the US. This interview is part of our ongoing series to empower the Indian community with practical guidance on both wealth and immigration matters.
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  • Indian American
5 min read

Navigating the Crossroads: Financial Planning Tailored for the Indian American Journey

The American Dream is a powerful narrative, often depicted as a steady path towards stability and prosperity. For many in the vibrant Indian American community, however, the journey feels less like a straight highway and more like navigating a series of crossroads, often accompanied by a significant degree of uncertainty. This inherent uncertainty, stemming from factors like visa status, potential future relocation, and unique cultural values, demands a financial planning approach that’s fundamentally different from the standard American model.
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  • Indian American
4 min read

Why a US Perspective Is Crucial for Your Indian American Financial Life

As a member of the vibrant Indian American community, you likely navigate life with a unique blend of cultures, aspirations, and connections spanning two distinct continents. You might own property in Mumbai or Delhi while building a career in California, support family back home while saving for retirement in the US, or dream of spending significant time in both countries. This rich, cross-cultural life brings immense rewards. It also introduces significant complexity into your financial life.
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