Paavan Kotini Kotini & Kotini

Paavan Kotini is the visionary strategist and founder of Kotini & Kotini, a boutique Virtual Family Office (VFO) built to help first-generation wealth builders, high-net-worth families, and entrepreneurs Sleep Well At Night (S.W.A.N.©) through proactive, multidisciplinary planning.

With nearly two decades in the financial services industry, Paavan is known for transforming complex financial challenges into clear, actionable pathways. His journey began in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, where he honed the analytical precision and problem-solving skills that now power his approach to advanced tax, wealth, legal, and risk strategies. To complement this technical foundation, he did an Executive Entrepreneur Accelerator at Wharton and continued on earning his StreetWise MBA at Interise, sharpening his expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. This rare blend of engineering rigor and entrepreneurial acumen allows him to craft strategies that are both structurally sound and forward-looking.

“Waiting for life to happen is costly. Designing it ahead of time is priceless.”

‍Beyond client work, Paavan is a 2x best-selling author of Effortless Wealth and Tax-Efficient Whitecoat. He is also a speaker and host of the podcast Effortless Wealth, where he explores real stories of wealth, wisdom, and impact. Additionally, Paavan made contributions to the upcoming book The Art of Proactivity, underscoring his mission to spark fresh conversations about designing wealth with intention.