Niraj Chhabra, CFP®, CRPC®, CLTC®
niraj.chhabra@sidebaradvisors.com
Managing Director, financial advisor
With two decades of experience, Niraj Chhabra founded Sidebar Advisors to help attorneys make clear, confident financial decisions at every stage of their careers. He built the firm with one goal in mind: to simplify the financial side of life so legal professionals can stay focused on what matters most – growing their careers, protecting their families, and building generational wealth.
Niraj is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and a Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™). He helps clients align their financial strategies with their values, mindset, and long-term vision so every decision feels informed and intentional.
Sidebar Advisors offers comprehensive financial planning tailored to the legal profession, with services that include tax-efficient wealth management, risk and protection planning, and multi-generational strategies. In addition to personalized advising, Niraj also leads speaking engagements for law firms helping promote financial literacy, talent retention, and professional development through content designed specifically for attorneys and their unique compensation structures.
He is also the host of the Sidebar Advisors Podcast, where he spotlights voices from the legal community and explores the pivotal decisions that shape career and legacy.
Outside Of Work
Favorite quote: James Dean, who says, “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.”
Niraj loves brewing his beers. He enjoys spending time outdoors, running marathons, gardening, and snowboarding. Inside, he likes to start his day by meditating and catching up on his favorite books. When he’s not working, Niraj enjoys international travel with his wife and son and giving back to his community.
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.
Qualifications
CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
CLTC® Certified Long Term Care®
CRPC® Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠
BFA™ Behavioral Financial Advisor™
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Life and Health Insurance
Professional Associations
Financial Planner’s Association of NJ, Director of Member Services
Community Participation
De Novo Harriers
Oasis-A Haven for Women & Children, Volunteer
Savvy Ladies, Volunteer