Money Matters

Leading consultant and advisor Roopa Venkatkrishnan is on a mission to bring financial literacy and independence to all women.

- Meenakshi Iyer

If there’s one thing you notice about Roopa Venkatkrishnan, it is her ability to make you feel comfortable, even when the situation is stressful. This quality makes for an important asset in her line of work as one of Mumbai’s most successful and high profile financial advisors. Her sheer conviction in what she does helps her and her clients tide through the highs and lows of a volatile market.

Dealing with people’s hard earned money can be a huge responsibility but Venkatkrishnan goes beyond just that; in the pursuit of helping her clients become better money managers, she often becomes a part of their family, their friend, guide and philosopher. ELLE chats with Venkatkrishnan on her journey so far and where she gets all her strength and confidence:

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