At Ahara Advisors, we’re committed to helping families navigate their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. With decades of experience managing multi-billion-dollar investments, we bring institutional expertise and proven wealth management strategies to your family’s unique circumstances.

Our goal is simple: to provide you with forward-thinking, unbiased advice that empowers your family to grow and protect your wealth, while planning for future generations. We strive to be worthy of the trust our clients place in us.

Our Team

Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Ahara Advisors

Aseem V. Garg, CFA, is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ahara Advisors, where he applies his extensive experience in both public and private markets to serve his clients with a holistic approach to wealth management.

Before founding Ahara, Aseem was the Head of Risk at Tetragon, a publicly traded investment firm. There, he was instrumental in building their private equity practice and led risk management efforts for Tetragon Financial Group, managing $2.5B in assets, as well as its asset management division, overseeing $30B.

Prior to Tetragon, Aseem worked at Willett Advisors, the family office of Michael Bloomberg. He led the creation of their Portfolio Strategy and Analytics team, guiding billions of dollars into various investments and philanthropic initiatives.

Earlier in his career, Aseem was a portfolio manager at Silver Creek Capital, where he invested in hedge fund and tail-risk mitigation strategies. Notably, he managed the derivatives portfolio during key financial crises, including the 2008 market crash, the flash crash, and the U.S. debt downgrade.

Aseem's career began at Bridgewater Associates, where he built trading and research software for one of the world’s largest hedge funds.

He holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, along with a minor in Business Administration. During his time at CMU, Aseem was active in social causes, serving as President of the university's Amnesty International chapter and coordinating efforts across campuses for Amnesty International Pittsburgh.

Aseem V. Garg

Kamel Tarazi is the Chief Operating Officer at Ahara Advisors, where he brings extensive expertise in managing complex financial operations and optimizing wealth strategies for high-net-worth families. Previously, Kamel was a Managing Director at Geller Advisors, co-leading the finance and operations teams for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of philanthropic and personal trust assets, working closely with Ahara’s founder, Aseem Garg.

Before Geller, Kamel served as Controller at Rho Capital Partners, managing investment portfolios and streamlining financial reporting. He also held senior financial roles at the National Bank of Kuwait, including interim CFO and Controller, which honed his ability to navigate sophisticated financial landscapes.

Kamel's core strengths include process optimization, financial analysis, and risk management. His deep experience in estate planning and financial control ensures that Ahara’s clients benefit from a meticulous, personalized approach to preserving and growing their wealth.

Kamel holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from SUNY Binghamton and an MBA in Finance and Information Technology from UMass Amherst. His background and commitment to excellence help Ahara Advisors deliver a client-first experience focused on lasting prosperity for the families they serve.

Kamel Tarazi

Jay M. Patel, CFA is a Vice President at Ahara Advisors.

Prior to joining Ahara Advisors, Jay was an Associate on Bank of America’s gaming, lodging & leisure equity research team. He performed fundamental research, including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment due diligence. He co-authored research publications on companies around major events such as earnings, management meetings, and broader industry trends.

Prior to obtaining his CFA Charter, Jay helped to underwrite and structure debt capital financing activities for general industries in BofA’s syndicated finance group. Prior to this, Jay began his career in BofA’s leveraged finance group, supporting the underwriting, structuring, and syndication of senior and subordinated debt capital for portfolio companies of financial sponsors.

Jay graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance.