About us

Craig is a Co-Founder of Proactive Wealth Strategies, LLC. He has been practicing financial planning for more than 25 years and specializes in helping people who are either retired or nearing retirement. Craig is recognized as being especially knowledgeable on topics relating to tax strategies for retirement and investment management, as well as developing estate planning strategies to optimize wealth transfer.

Craig is an Investment Advisor Representative and a Registered Principal with LPL Financial, and he has a Series 7, 24, 63, 66 Securities registrations held at LPL Financial, as well as having his state Life and Health Insurance license.

Craig brings an abundance of emotional management experience to the Proactive Wealth Strategies team. He has over 25 years of experience in understanding his clients wants and needs and is able to communicate with them in a way that is easy to understand. 

As a native Atlantan, born in Sandy Springs and a graduate of The University of Georgia, he and his wife, Tracy moved back to Sandy Springs in 2000. They currently enjoy living as empty nesters as their two children attend college. Craig enjoys all sports especially The Atlanta Braves and The Georgia Bulldogs. Go Dawgs!

Akbar Kassam is an LPL Financial Advisor at Proactive Wealth Strategies, LLC, a Financial and Estate Planning Firm that is dedicated in providing an academic approach to building customized financial plans for individuals and business owners.  

Son to immigrants of East Africa, Akbar was born in California and has lived in Georgia for the last 43 years. 

He finished his Undergraduate Studies at Mercer University in Macon, GA with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He later attended Stanford University at the Graduate School of Business. He currently holds professional designations or licenses in the areas of investments, insurance, alternative investments, etc.

He has served as a personal financial consultant to numerous clients throughout the last 21 years and continues to bring on more clients that share his same philosophies.

Akbar holds an open-door policy with all clients, allowing them to discuss freely any business or personal aspects of their lives, creating long-term personal relationships.

Akbar devotes his off time to his family and his charity of choice, the Aga Khan Foundation, which helps alleviate poverty in third world countries.  He resides in Suwanee, GA with his wife Farzana, daughter, Ayva and son, Amaan.  Akbar is a big fan of the Lakers, Braves, 49ers, and sometimes the Falcons. 

Clint Farabaugh is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, or CFP^®, and an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Representative with LPL Financial.  Clint holds his Series 7 and 66 Securities registrations with LPL Financial.  He has earned his MBA from Georgia Southern University.  He earned a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Armstrong State College.  Finally, Clint has his Life, Health and LTC licenses for the states of Georgia and South Carolina.

Clint started his career as a financial advisor in 2007.  He was drawn to this field because of his strong desire to help people. With his clients, in retirement and approaching retirement, he emphasizes strengthening a retirement plan so that it can better withstand market fluctuations.  He also works with businesses and business owners to develop good company retirement plans for their employees.  He helps owners and highly compensated employees seek to implement strategies to lower their taxes, preserve their assets and prepare for uncertainty.

Clint works in our office in Marietta, GA.  Clint resides in Acworth, GA with his wife Karen.  He has three 3 grown daughters and he has been an active volunteer in his church, his community and in his children’s recreational and school activities.

Ash Gandhi, CPFA^® is a seasoned Lead Financial Advisor with over 24 years of global experience striving to help individuals, families, and institutions pursue smart, lasting financial decisions. He has been managing clients’ assets across financial centers like Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Dubai, UK, and Atlanta. Ash is known for building strong, collaborative relationships and simplifying complex wealth strategies for his clients.

Prior to joining Proactive Wealth Strategies, Ash led a multi-billion-dollar single-family office, working on everything from investments to legacy planning. He also held senior client leadership roles with Standard Chartered Bank, Emirates Investment Bank, and Credit Agricole Private Bank, where he helped clients navigate estate, tax, wealth planning, charitable giving, and multi-generational transitions.

Ash brings that same level of care and proactivity to his work with his entrepreneur and executive clients in helping them work towards their financial legacy by utilizing a consultative approach based on client beliefs and values. He holds active Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations with LPL Financial. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from The University of New Mexico and is a holder of the CPFA^® designation.

As empty nesters, Ash and his wife live in Alpharetta with their beloved 12-year-old Labrador, Zeus. Outside of work, Ash enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Ash is deeply committed to giving back and is actively involved in charitable work, including supporting animal shelters, raising awareness and resources for orphaned children and volunteering at South Forsyth schools as a student mentor and advisor.

Tracy Seligman joined Proactive Wealth Strategies in June of 2021 after successful careers in both sales & marketing and middle and high school education. Tracy was recently promoted to Director of Marketing & Client services after having served as an Executive Administrative Associate to both Akbar and Craig. Tracy works to enhance the experience of both current and future clients of Proactive Wealth Strategies.

As a Virginia native, Tracy graduated from Old Dominion University with a B.S degree in both marketing and secondary education. She has lived in Sandy Springs for over 20 years with her husband Craig and their two children. Tracy loves working out, walking her two fur kids, playing Mah-Jong, reading and travel. She looks forward to visiting her college aged children and exploring more of the U.S and Asia in the near future.

Meredith joined Proactive Wealth Strategies in November of 2024. She has over 20 years of experience in an office environment. 

Meredith attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, earning a master's degree in Business Administration. Her areas of expertise include training, technology, and efficiency.

Meredith works on a hybrid schedule, sharing time between our office in Marietta and her home office. When she is working remotely she lives in Hollywood, FL with her pets Chai, Millie and Reggie. In her time off, Meredith enjoys live music, cultural events and continuing education.

Tammy rejoined Proactive Wealth Strategies in December 2025, as their Administrative Assistant. She has over 18 years of experience in an office environment. Her responsibilities include client service in areas of life insurance and account management, as well as providing support for the PWS team. Tammy attended Bryant & Stratton College, earning her degree in Medical Billing and Coding but chose to join PWS for a new experience and to learn more about the financial industry. Tammy moved from Texas in December 2020 to be closer to her brother and his family. Tammy's son, Dylan, lives in Texas, with his wife Kristen and their five sons. In her off time, Tammy enjoys all kinds of crafts & DIY projects. She also loves spending time with her niece, Parker.

Eren joined Proactive Wealth Strategies in November of 2025 to assist the team with administrative tasks. Eren is currently a part-time member of our team.

Eren holds a B.S. in Finance from the Marshall University Honors College. He has experience optimizing social media impact, public speaking, and promoting advocacy for neurodivergent communities in Atlanta.