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Why I left a 20-year military career to start a wealth firm

After two decades in the Indian Army, the choice to leave wasn't easy. The reason was clear: the financial advice ecosystem in India is broken.

Col Ashish Bhardwaj 10 April 2026 8 min

I was 38 when my wife asked me what we'd do if I died. I had vague answers and no plan. That conversation started a five-year exploration into how Indian families actually plan (or fail to plan) their wealth. By the time I left the Army, the gap I wanted to fill was obvious. Read more on the About page →

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Col Ashish Bhardwaj

Founder of Auris Wealth. Ex-Indian Army (20 years). NISM-certified Investment Adviser. Writes about wealth management for Indian and global investors.

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