Nirali Solani

I’ve spent over 15 years in wealth management and investing, but over time, my work has evolved into something much broader - capital allocation, family office leadership, business strategy and building for the long term. I currently lead the Chona Family Office, overseeing investments across listed and unlisted equities, fixed income, real estate, commodities, digital assets and alternatives. Over the years, we’ve evolved from largely investing through funds to making more direct, high-conviction investments and partnering with entrepreneurs across consumer, technology, mobility, climate, space-tech and other emerging sectors. But running a family office, for me, goes well beyond managing an investment portfolio. I work closely with the family across its broader strategic and entrepreneurial interests - from long-term wealth creation and succession planning to operating businesses, new ventures and philanthropy. Across businesses such as Hocco Ice Creams, Phab and our hospitality ventures, my role focuses on strategy, corporate finance, capital allocation and long-term vision - working alongside promoters and management teams as businesses are built, scaled and institutionalised. One of the things I’m most proud of is building and leading India’s first all-women single family office. Before this, I spent over seven years at ASK Wealth, advising ultra-high-net-worth families, corporates and trusts and building portfolios around asset allocation, risk and long-term return objectives. I’ve completed all three levels of the CFA Program and am a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Along the way, I’ve been recognised among India’s Top Women in Finance and as Outstanding Investment Advisor at ASK Wealth for five consecutive years. I’m also deeply passionate about financial independence for women and have offered pro bono financial guidance to women looking to better understand and take ownership of their finances. After all these years, my philosophy remains fairly simple: protect capital, compound it patiently, take calculated risks when conviction is high, and back good people building exceptional businesses.