Financial Radiance 9th Work Anniversary: A Year of Growth, Grit & Gratitude

Please play the video to hear my digital twin take you through the journey of Financial Radiance.

Every year, as 1st December approaches, I pause for a quiet ritual to reflect on the journey of Financial Radiance. This year marks nine years of learning, serving, and staying committed to the mission that started it all: helping families build a life of choice, not compulsion.

Many clients tell me they look forward to this annual note. I look forward to writing it just as much. It helps me acknowledge the wins, accept the stumbles, and realign with purpose.

2025 was a year that demanded resilience, rewarded discipline, and reminded me that when your “why” is strong, progress always follows.

Let’s dive in.

A Year of Strong, Steady Growth

This year, Financial Radiance continued its steady climb:

  • AUM crossed ₹235 crore
  • Monthly SIP book exceeded ₹1.6 crore
  • We now serve 415+ families across India and abroad

Behind every number is a real story, a family planning their child’s education, a professional preparing for early retirement, a couple building passive income, or an NRI creating financial stability back home.

Watching long-standing clients reach financial freedom and enter their “second innings” with confidence has been deeply fulfilling. These moments remind me why Financial Radiance exists.

Reaffirming the Long-Term Vision

Back in my 6th work anniversary note, I shared a personal mission:

To help create 50 dollar millionaires and 200 crorepatis during my practice timeline.

This year, we took a meaningful step forward:

  • 1 new dollar millionaire
  • 16 new crorepatis

This brings us to:

  • 2 dollar millionaires
  • 71 crorepatis

The numbers may look small today, but the goal was never speed. It was meaningful, disciplined, long-term progress. We will exceed this mission milestone by milestone.

Operational Strengthening: Zoho CRM Implementation

As our client base grew, it became essential to strengthen backend processes. Introducing Zoho CRM has helped:

  • Streamline workflows
  • Improve turnaround time
  • Enhance communication
  • Maintain detailed client histories

 It is the kind of infrastructure upgrade that stays invisible but improves every part of the client experience.

A Bigger, Better Team

Financial Radiance is no longer a one-person practice. This year, we expanded meaningfully:

  • Continued operations and social media support
  • Added a Chartered Accountant and a CFP® professional with 8 years of experience, now front-facing client interactions.

 This strengthens our capabilities and protects the personalised experience our clients value.

New Initiatives at Financial Radiance

Financial Radiance has always been rooted in suitability-based recommendations, understanding your goals, time horizons, and risk appetite, and suggesting the right mutual funds accordingly.

After years of helping clients with insurance and asset retrieval services (via our 14-year specialist partner), we felt it was time to take a bigger step toward holistic financial solutions.

Here is what we introduced this year:

📌 Taxation Services

Mrs. Garima Singhal, a qualified Chartered Accountant, has joined us to offer:

  • Direct Taxation
  • Indirect Taxation
  • Tax Audit, Internal and Statutory Audit
  • Credit Related Consultancy
  • Accounting and Compliance-related work

All at nominal fees, exclusively for our clients.

📌 Portfolio Management Services (PMS)

For clients seeking a more curated, high-conviction investment approach, we now facilitate access to suitable PMS offerings. Minimum investment: ₹50 lakhs.

📌 Gift City International Investments

With international mutual fund restrictions still on and AMC windows opening only sporadically, many investors have been left waiting. Gift City now enables outbound investments into U.S. and global markets through the LRS route.

  • Minimum investment: USD 5,000 lumpsum
  • Additional investments: USD 500 increments

The SIP option is not yet available.

📌 Loans (Home & Education)

Through our tie-up with a digital-first loan service provider, clients can now explore:

  • Home loans
  • Education loans

The platform compares rates across banks and NBFCs, understands your profile, and recommends the best-fit option.

Each initiative has been added with a single intention:
To make Financial Radiance a one-stop partner for your personal financial journey.

If any of these resonate with you or someone you know, we are always here to help.

📚 Book Republications & Reader Response

A heartwarming milestone this year was republishing all three of my books with refreshed covers and cleaner layouts:

All three books: Retire on Your TermsSecond Innings on Your Terms, and The Career Escape Plan are now available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats on Amazon and other platforms.

Explore them here:
👉www.tinyurl.com/RajeshMinochaBooks

The response has been promising, especially from mid-career professionals seeking clarity, and retirees exploring purpose beyond paychecks.

If you want to know more about my books, you can read my blog – Why I Wrote Three Books?

💔 A Tough Health Phase: A Gentle Reminder

2025 also brought a personal health challenge, unexpected, unsettling, and a forced pause in my otherwise fast-paced routine.

If you would like to read the full experience:
👉 https://www.financialradiance.com/when-illness-reminds-what-matters-most

It reinforced a truth we often forget:
Financial planning is ultimately about protecting health, freedom, time, and peace of mind, not just returns.

Digital Growth: YouTube & Social Media

For years, Financial Radiance grew primarily through referrals. While that continues, we are now seeing a new wave of prospective clients coming through:

  • YouTube shorts
  • Instagram content
  • LinkedIn posts
  • Media interviews
  • Podcasts

This year, I uploaded several short, simple explainer videos – designed to make personal finance easier to understand.

📰 In the Media: Expert Views & Invitations

2025 brought visibility in mainstream media:

  • Regular mentions in The Economic Times and Moneycontrol
  • Podcast and panel invitations
  • Recognition as a Retirement Planning Expert

This aligns perfectly with our vision of helping families achieve financial clarity and independence.

Subscribe here: 👉 www.youtube.com/c/financialradiance

Annual Client Feedback Survey: What You Told Us

Thank you to each one of you who shared your feedback. Your insights guide our improvements every year.

⭐ High Ratings from Clients

  • 88% rated overall experience as Excellent or Very Good
  • 90% rated communication and responsiveness positively
  • 84% expressed strong confidence in long-term planning
  • 92% felt supported throughout their financial journey

These numbers reassure us that we are on the right path.

💬 Client Experience Themes

  • Transparent guidance
  • Clarity in communication
  • Prompt responses
  • Feeling “heard” and “understood”
  • Consistent trust in planning decisions

Some feedback snippets that made us smile:

  • “I feel completely at peace knowing my finances are in safe hands.”
  • “Clear, practical, jargon-free guidance.”
  • “For the first time, I understand my investments.”
  • “The personalised touch makes all the difference.”

Market View: Staying the Course

This year brought global uncertainty, interest rate noise, and domestic market fluctuations. But India’s long-term growth story remains strong.

My core advice remains unchanged:

  • Stick to asset allocation
  • Don’t react to short-term noise
  • Focus on long-term compounding
  • Stay disciplined and patient

Traditional wisdom remains the best compass.

Looking Ahead: The Road to Year 10

As we step into another year, our focus areas include:

  • Strengthening retirement planning frameworks
  • Leveraging technology more deeply
  • Adding more content across platforms
  • Enhancing client engagement
  • Moving closer to our 50 millionaires, 200 crorepatis vision

The mission stays the same:

 Helping families build a life of choice, not compulsion.

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You

To every client, thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in Financial Radiance. Every milestone is possible because of you.

If you would like to explore more:
📘 Purchase Books: www.tinyurl.com/RajeshMinochaBooks
📹 Join YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/financialradiance

Here’s to another year of wealth, wellness, purpose, and financial freedom.
See you again next year – when we celebrate a decade of Financial Radiance!