Becoming an MFD, explained simply.
The short, honest answers — no sales call required.
Can I do this alongside my job?
Yes — many people build their distribution practice part-time, alongside a full-time job. If you are a salaried employee, check your employer's moonlighting or conflict-of-interest policy first, as some employers restrict outside work or commission income.
I'm a government employee — can I become an MFD?
Generally no. Government service conduct rules bar most employees from running an outside business or earning commission without prior permission, which is rarely granted. Please check your specific service conduct rules before proceeding.
Do I need a finance background or existing clients?
No. You start with the people you already know — family, colleagues, your housing society, friends — and learn the rest as you go. You clear the NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification, and Dhan Saarthi supports you through the exam and well beyond.
How long until I earn a meaningful income?
It's a gradual build, not passive income. Realistically it takes a couple of years of consistent, part-time effort before your book is large enough to produce a meaningful recurring trail. It's a real practice you grow over time — and being honest about that is the whole point.
How do I get my ARN?
Clear NISM Series V-A, then apply for your AMFI Registration Number (ARN) through AMFI/CAMS with your KYD and documents. Dhan Saarthi guides every step and handles the paperwork; the ARN is typically issued within a few working days.
What does it cost to start?
Dhan Saarthi is a regular mutual fund distributor, so it earns AMC commission when your clients stay invested — not on transactions. Of that commission, you keep 90% and Dhan Saarthi keeps 10%.
We’re just getting started. You can start with us.
Dhan Saarthi is a new platform, and we’d rather be honest than invent reviews. What we can promise is undivided attention: join our founding cohort of advisors and get hands-on guidance from the team building this — all the way from your NISM exam to your first SIP.
Clear NISM Series V-A
Guided prep and mock tests. Most focused candidates clear the certification in 2–4 weeks.
Get your ARN
We prepare your documents and file your AMFI registration for your ARN and EUIN.
Onboard your first SIP
Use the platform to onboard a client you already trust and start your first recurring SIP.
A team from financial services and product, building Dhan Saarthi for distributors first. When you join early, you talk to us directly — not a ticket queue.