Niraj Chhabra, CFP®, MBA, CLTC, CRPC
Financial Planning for Attorneys
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Financial Planning for Attorneys
Areas of Focus
- Estate Planning
- Financial Life Planning
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Taxes
About Niraj Chhabra, CFP®, MBA, CLTC, CRPC
Niraj Chhabra is the Managing Director of SideBar Advisors, with over 18 years of financial experience. He founded SideBar Advisors in 2022 after serving as an advisor with Ameriprise Financial, focusing on clients in the legal profession.His mission is to empower attorneys, particularly women lawyers, to overcome unique tax challenges and adjust their financial plans as their careers progress. Not only does he help attorneys with personal finances, but he also teaches CLEs for law firms & bar associations. Additionally, Niraj hosts the SideBar Advisors podcast, where he interviews attorneys with interesting & successful backgrounds.
➕ Interesting Facts
Niraj enjoys brewing beer, running marathons, gardening, and snowboarding. He starts his day with CrossFit, meditation, and reading. In his free time, he enjoys traveling internationally with his family. Niraj and his wife also regularly volunteer with Oasis, a women’s shelter in Northern NJ.
➕ Qualifications
Niraj received his MBA in finance at Rutgers University in 2015. Before, he attended Montclair State University and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s in business administration, management, and marketing. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, and the Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designations.
Professional Designations
- Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Primary Location
500 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ste 206, Ramsey, NJ
Video
Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Based
- Percentage of Assets Managed
What to expect in the first meeting
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Yes
About Sidebar Advisors
Our practice is uniquely focused on attorneys, offering tailored financial advice based on years of experience. Niraj began presenting CLEs on financial planning 15 years ago and has since guided countless lawyers through their distinct financial challenges.We understand that attorneys have varied financial needs:
• In-house lawyers: May need help with stock options and their tax implications.
• Solo practitioners: Require guidance on retirement options for business owners.
• Equity partners: Often need assistance navigating their unique compensation and equity structure, including strategies for deferring earnings.
• Contingency-based attorneys: Face irregular compensation, complicating budgeting and tax planning.
• Newly admitted attorneys: Often struggle to balance student loan repayment with future investing.
Our firm is a trusted resource for lawyers, offering comprehensive financial plans that address tax mitigation, investment solutions, education planning, retirement strategies, student loan repayment, estate planning, insurance guidance, and budgeting.
Investment advisory services are offered through Mariner Platform Solutions, LLC, a SEC registered investment adviser. SideBar Advisors and Mariner Platform Solutions are separate entities.
Education
Niraj received his MBA in finance at Rutgers University in 2015. Before, he attended Montclair State University and graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s in business administration, management, and marketing.
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Gardening
- Reading
- Running
- Snowboarding
- Traveling
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- Attorneys
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Reached my Goals and Beyond!
Highly recommend Niraj for practical, goal oriented & trustworthy advice
Outstanding Service
Niraj Chhabra, very good advisor and a fine human being.
Really knows his stuff!
From one of the "little guys."
Finally, we have a financial plan!
Niraj and His Team Are Our Guys!
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Straight forward and reliable advice
Exceeded Expectations
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