MEET ROHIT

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From Consulting to Wealth Management

Rohit Padmanabhan is the founder of Lotus Asset Management, where he currently serves as President and Chief Investment Officer. After graduating from The Lawrenceville School in 2002, Rohit attended Rice University in Houston, TX, earning a degree in Mathematical Economic Analysis. He began his career in consulting, building complex financial models to help companies make decisions more effectively. His passion for financial markets led him to an analyst role in Private Wealth Management. Over seven years, he worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS, working with Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients across the country. On a team managing more than $2B across all asset classes, Rohit was responsible for tax analysis, portfolio management, investment thesis generation and analysis, equity and fixed income trading, derivative products, and client reviews. In 2014, he left to found Lotus Asset Management, aiming to leverage his extensive experience for a younger, broader audience.

Beyond Work

Cultivating Expertise

Rohit resides in Nashville with his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Snyder, a pediatric radiologist at Vanderbilt University Children’s Hospital. Their life in Nashville is marked by active community involvement and a commitment to giving back. Outside of work, Rohit is deeply engaged in several community organizations. He serves as the President of the Nashville Association of Rice University Alumni, President-elect and board member of the Phoenix Club of Nashville, board member of Purpose Prep Academy, advisor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and founding member of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Nashville Advisory Council. Recognized for his contributions, Rohit was named one of Nashville’s Top 40 Under 40 by the NBJ in 2023.

In his spare time, Rohit enjoys the great outdoors, often found on early morning hikes. He also loves hosting friends, making pizzas in his backyard. These activities reflect his appreciation for balance and the importance of community, values that are also central to his professional philosophy at Lotus Asset Management.