Our Team
Niraj Chhabra, CFP®, CRPC®, CLTC®
Managing Director
With nearly two decades of experience, Niraj Chhabra helps the firm’s clients, primarily attorneys, gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. As the founder of Sidebar Advisors, he’s built a firm dedicated to simplifying the financial side of life so lawyers can focus on what matters most: building their careers and securing their family’s future.
Niraj is not only a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) but a Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™) as well, a certification that reflects his commitment to helping clients align financial decisions with their personal values, mindset, and long-term vision. His behavioral-based approach allows the firm’s clients to make clearer, more confident financial choices.
Sidebar provides comprehensive financial planning tailored to the legal profession, including goal-based planning, protection planning, and tax-efficient wealth management. Beyond one-on-one planning, the firm also offers CLE-accredited seminars, including DEI-focused programming, along with attorney networking events and personalized consultations.
Niraj also hosts the Sidebar Advisors Podcast, where he shares the stories of legal professionals and creates space for insight, growth, and connection within the legal community.
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, Membership Committee
Community Participation
De Novo Harriers
Oasis-A Haven for Women & Children, Volunteer
Savvy Ladies, Volunteer