Prabhu Rajpurohit
Prabhu Rajpurohit joined Banyan Tree Advisors in 2015. As a Senior Manager in the Client Services team, he is responsible for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships.
Prabhu is an Electronics Engineer from NMIMS University, Mumbai, and has been working in the financial services industry since 2015.
I was drawn to the financial services industry after reading Warren Buffett’s biography and some of his letters. His insights and approach to investing deeply fascinated me, and I aspired to achieve financial independence for myself in the long run. Over the past nine years in this industry, my experience has been incredibly rewarding.
Buffett’s business partner, the late Charlie Munger, has also been a significant influence in my life. His teachings resonate with the values I’ve learned and lived by.
Success in the financial services industry, particularly in business development, requires understanding a client’s needs, being honest, providing impartial service and being a people’s person. Nurturing these relationships takes time, but commitment and honesty yield results in the long term.
For someone just starting their financial journey, my advice would be to focus on risk management over wealth creation. For those more experienced, staying disciplined and committed to long-term goals is crucial. I would strongly recommend the book “The Aspirational Investor” by Ashvin B. Chhabra for its simplified approach to wealth creation and emphasis on risk management.
Balancing professional and personal life is crucial, especially in a demanding role like business development. I enjoy reading. I also ensure that I dedicate an hour daily to learning, which helps me stay updated and balanced. Additionally, I’m passionate about charitable activities, especially in the field of education, and I’m associated with multiple organizations to support this cause.