Steptrade Capital – Portfolio Management Services (PMS)

Fund Manager

Ankush Kumar Jain is a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in investment management. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and member of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), he brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Fund Manager at ACE Shares Private Ltd, which he joined in 2022.Prior to his current position, Ankush worked at Edelweiss Wealth Management in Ahmedabad as part of the Investment Advisory division, where he focused on the Structured Product and AIF segments. He began his career in 2007 as a Research Analyst at Raghunandan Securities, where he honed his skills in commodities and currencies. With 12 years of experience in the Indian equity markets, Ankush has developed a deep understanding of fundamental, technical, and derivative strategies.Ankush holds a B.Com degree from St. John’s College, Agra University, which he earned in 2007. He is also a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor (Registration No. INA000012041), having obtained his registration in November 2018. Ankush's expertise and experience make him a valuable asset to the ACE Shares team, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to help clients achieve their investment goals.

Fund Manager

Kresha Gupta is a highly qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). She has a distinguished academic record and has gained significant expertise in the field through her management and consulting experience. Kresha's extensive experience spans across both corporate and consulting roles in Finance, Accounts, MIS, Tax Advisory, Investor Relations, Treasury, and other areas. Prior to founding Gupta KK & Associates, Kresha worked with Vodafone Idea Limited, where she held the position of Assistant General Manager and was responsible for Investor Relations and Treasury, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. At Gupta KK & Associates, Kresha spearheads an integrated one-stop service firm that offers end-to-end solutions in Equity & Debt Management, Fund Raising, and other related areas. With her deep understanding of equity and debt instruments, Kresha manages a diversified portfolio of equities and other debt instruments for her clients.