Meet Our Team

Siddhesh Dandekar

Founder & Principal Partner (Ind), Director (UAE)

Siddhesh holds a postgraduate degree in business management and has over two decades of experience in banking, wealth management and estate planning. He began his career in 2006 as a Relationship Manager at Standard Chartered Bank and went on to Citibank as a Citigold Relationship Manager. He then served as Head of Private Banking and Investments at Deutsche Bank in Pune for over three years.

He later deepened his expertise in succession planning as Associate Director, Estate Planning and Strategy at Warmond Trustees and Executors, and was AVP at IIFL Private Banking. In 2016, he conceptualised and established 3Q Private Wealth. Based in Pune, he advises several prominent families across Maharashtra. He was named among Citywealth’s Top 30 Indian Advisors & Managers in 2025.

With a calm, measured temperament, he oversees the firm’s regulatory, compliance, quality assurance, complaint management and administrative functions, and plays a key role on the Investment Committee.

A great listener, Siddhesh is a travel enthusiast and an avid gardener.

Pratik Sengupta, CFA

Co-Founder & Managing Partner (Ind), Managing Director (UAE)

Pratik is a CFA Charterholder with a postgraduate degree in business administration, and has spent his entire career of over two decades in wealth management and private banking. He was an Associate Director in the Equities & Private Banking group at HDFC Bank, and went on to build the Mumbai business of a boutique wealth firm that later merged with IIFL Wealth.

He co-founded 3Q in 2018 and today heads the business across all regions, leading operations in Dubai as Managing Director. He chairs the Investment Committee and manages the firm’s key global family relationships, drawing on deep experience with NRI clients and international markets. He is Co-Advisor to the Kristal.AI VCC – 3Q Global Diversified Fund, a Singapore-domiciled fund managed by Kristal Advisors (SG) Pte. Ltd.

With an analytical mind and a flair for numbers, Pratik believes in knowledge-driven investing. An avid reader, he is passionate about music, travel and walking against the herd.

Broad diversity of professional backgrounds

Mahesh Natarajan
Mahesh Natarajan,CFA
CFA, Partner (Ind) & Senior Executive Vice President
With over 30 years of experience in the Financial & Investment Management Industry, Mahesh leads 3Q's Family Office and Advisory businesses, bringing invaluable expertise and strategic insights. Mahesh had previously led the Middle East and African regions for UTI's international business in the UAE and played a pivotal role in Nippon Asset Management's international operations in Singapore. His global experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe makes him a key asset to our team. A CFA Charter holder with additional qualifications in Singapore markets, he is a crucial member of the Investment Committee, driving strategic decision-making and enhancing Team 3Q's capabilities. A paradox of sorts, Mahesh loves food and fitness.
Pallavi Raigandhi
Pallavi Raigandhi, CFPcm
Partner (Ind), Head- Customer Experience
Pallavi brings extensive experience from leading multinational institutions such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Deutsche Bank, with a strong foundation in transaction banking, operational excellence, and client relationship management. Having transitioned from operations into business development, she now focuses on driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and expanding private client partnerships at 3Q.
A Certified Financial Planner with dual degrees in Marketing and Finance, Pallavi is known for her client-centric approach, problem-solving mindset, and dynamic personality. Outside work, she enjoys music, social gatherings, and a lively dance floor.
Ketan Sarda
Ketan Sarda,CFPcm
Partner & Sr. Vice President (Ind)
Ketan comes with loads of experience in Investment Advisory, products and research roles for top Private Wealth Management outfits. He is a Certified Financial Planner at 3Q, with formal education from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With his deep knowledge levels, Ketan plays a pivotal role in client acquisition, managing key clients portfolios and large portfolio consultations. His earlier ventures include IIFL Wealth Management, ICICI Securities (PWM), and Anand Rathi. Ketan is pursuing CPA (US). Cricket and stock markets keep him alive.
Subha Chakraborty
Subha Chakraborty, FRM
Partner (Ind), Sr. Vice President (UAE)
Subha is an FRM charterholder with a postgraduate degree in finance, and has around a decade of experience across asset management and private wealth. Before joining 3Q, she worked with IIFL Wealth Management and Nippon Asset Management. At 3Q, she focuses on acquiring and managing relationships with super-HNI families and global private clients. She pairs deep technical knowledge with strong relationship skills. She also leads risk evaluation at the product level, so every solution is assessed for fit before it reaches a client. Her persistence, diligence and consistency in follow-through set the standard for the team. Beyond work, Subha holds a formal degree in Indian classical dance, cooks to restaurant standard, and is a passionate singer.
Shantanu Ashtikar
Shantanu Ashtikar
Partner (Ind), Sr. Vice President (UAE)
Shantanu is a postgraduate in international business from MIT, Pune. With an experience of more than 18 years in banking, in areas of client acquisition, relationship management, customer engagement, talent development, he is the go-to man at 3Q. He heads the aspiring affluent client segment, and the insurance business. He also is responsible for the HR & Admin functions. Shantanu is a great executor, and the team always looks up to him in situations. His earlier ventures were in IndusInd bank, Deutsche bank, Axis bank & Seed Infotech. Shantanu is pursuing the CFP certification and has assumed a responsibility of business development. Ever smiling, long drives and Punjabi beats give Shantanu great pleasures.
Subha Chakraborty
Subha Chakraborty, FRM
Partner (Ind), Sr. Vice President (UAE)
With appx 10 years of experience in Asset Management and Private Wealth businesses, Subha is cut-out for client acquisitions in the super-HNI space. FRM Certified, and a postgraduate in Finance, she has a perfect balance of knowledge and relationship skills to acquire and manage large clients. Her strong follow-ups, determination, persistence, diligence, and consistency set very high standards for the team. Subha evaluates risks at the product level and manages global private client relationships. Her earlier ventures include IIFL Wealth Management, and Nippon Asset Management. Having a formal degree in Indian classical dance, Subha is a restaurant quality chef, and a passionate singer.
Shantanu Ashtikar
Shantanu Ashtikar
Partner (Ind), Sr. Vice President (UAE)
Shantanu is a postgraduate in international business from MIT, Pune. With an experience of more than 18 years in banking, in areas of client acquisition, relationship management, customer engagement, talent development, he is the go-to man at 3Q. He heads the aspiring affluent client segment, and the insurance business. He also is responsible for the HR & Admin functions. Shantanu is a great executor, and the team always looks up to him in situations. His earlier ventures were in IndusInd bank, Deutsche bank, Axis bank & Seed Infotech. Shantanu is pursuing the CFP certification and has assumed a responsibility of business development. Ever smiling, long drives and Punjabi beats give Shantanu great pleasures.
Pavit Preet Kaur
Pavit Preet Kaur
Assistant Vice President, Key representative - US Region
Pavit Preet is based in New Jersey, United States, and serves as our key representative for the US client families, delivering compliant investment solutions with expertise and care. She assumes the key role of managing client experience and services for the region. Being sharp, focused and creative, Pavit also provides key inputs to the marketing team acting as the perfect bridge between finance and creativity. Holding a postgraduate degree in finance, she has extensive experience from her earlier stints with HDFC Life and Citibank, where she specialized in managing insurance product sales and Private Banking relationships. Pavit loves creating and designing decors and interiors.

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