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Mr. Asit Koticha has over two and half decades of experience in the Indian capital markets and is well renowned in the Indian financial markets. He has featured in CNBC TV18's "Wizards of Dalal Street". Over the years, the ASK Group has developed independent and focused expertise in the areas of Equity Research, Asset Management (both Equities and Real Estate), Financial Planning, and Wealth Advisory under his mentorship.

Mr. Sameer Koticha is responsible for providing vision and direction to all businesses within the group. He is actively involved in new strategic initiatives for the group and manages key business relationships. A firm believer in contributing to the society’s welfare with pure compassion, commitment and passion, Mr. Sameer Koticha holds social causes close to his heart and in high regard.

Mr. Bharat Shah has nearly two decades of experience in the Indian capital markets with deep interface in Indian corporate world. He represents comprehensive insights in Indian capital markets (equity and fixed income) with strong emphasis on bottom-up investment research. He has a considerable understanding of global businesses and stock picking is a special strength. As Executive Director of ASK Investment Holdings, he provides strategic guidance and support to the CEOs in managing their respective businesses and is closely involved as a mentor with the investment management business of the group which focuses exclusively on portfolio service for private clients (individuals, family offices and institutions) in India and abroad.

Mr. Mukarram Bhagat has a track record of successfully managing existing and new business / companies in the financial services sector. He has built strong market positions, leading brands and profitable operations. His three decades of experience spans the areas of Mutual Funds, Equity Broking, Bond Analytics, Financial Media, Economics, and Financial Markets Database Services. In the past, he has served as the resident editor of the Economic Times based out of Mumbai.

Prior to joining ASK Group, Mr. Sunil Rohokale worked with ICICI Home Finance, the largest mortgage company in India and a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI bank, as the Managing Director and CEO. He was a member of the core team that started the mortgage business of ICICI Bank in 1999. Under his leadership, the bank achieved a leadership position in the business. He is amongst the rare breed of professionals with experience in the retail segment on both assets and liabilities side. Mr. Sunil Rohokale enjoys strong credentials in setting up new businesses and building strong professional teams that deliver results.

Prior to joining ASK Wealth Advisors, Mr. Rajesh Saluja worked with the Standard Chartered Bank as the Business Head – Priority Banking & Deposits for the Wealth Management business in India. In his 10 years of association with Standard Chartered Bank, he played a significant role in shaping the priority banking and wealth management business model for the high net-worth customer segment in the bank.

Mr. Sameer Kamdar worked with Mata Securities as the Country Head for the Mutual Funds distribution businesses prior to joining ASK Group. With over a decade's experience in the industry, he is attributed with having brought the concept of corporate distribution of mutual funds to the forefront in India. He was invited by the US government to study the US Insurance & Pension fund business covering all top insurance companies and asset managers in the US.

Mr. Amit Bhagat joined the group from ICICI Home Finance where he was the Head of Property Services business, which consisted of Home Search (buying / selling of residential units) in the Retail segment, Commercial and Retail agency (leasing) business on the corporate side and advisory / investment banking in the structured finance business. In the advisory segment, he was responsible for placement of private equity in real estate in various project specific investments across India. Mr. Amit has played an instrumental role in developing a PAN India network for transactions and advisory business focusing on 20 major cities.

Mr. Bhadresh Soni, brings with him little over twenty one years' experience in capital markets with stints in investment banking, institutional fixed income transactions, private client business and international business development. In the past, he has worked in senior positions with DSP Merrill Lynch, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company, VCK Capital Markets and for little over last five years as head of international business at ASK Investment Managers.

Prior to his entry into capital markets, he also held assignments in corporate law and company secretarial practice for about eight years.

Mr. Bhadresh Soni received his bachelor of commerce with honours and a law graduate degrees from Calcutta University and the Chartered Secretary recognition from The Institute Of Company Secretaries Of India, New Delhi.