John Morris- Managing Partner/Portfolio Manager
John is a highly experienced financial service professional who is a founding managing member of Seraphim Capital Management. Prior to founding SCM, John had a highly successful career on Wall Street spanning over a period of 30 years. His leadership qualities led to senior management positions at several Wall Street firms including Kellogg Partners and Tradition-Asiel Securities where, for over 10 years, he was responsible for Alternative Investment hedge fund sales and their Event Driven proprietary trading unit.
As managing partner and portfolio manager, John works with all of our clients to formulate investment decisions and oversees all operations of Seraphim Capital Management. In addition to his extensive experience, John has further developed his subject matter expertise by attaining certifications in 10 NASD/FINRA licenses including Series 24 General Securities Principal, Series 4 Registered Options Principal, Series 8 General Securities Sales Supervisor, Series 5 Interest Rate Options, Series 15 Foreign Currency Options and the Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisors Law Exam.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Economics from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, John served in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army in Fort Carson, CO.
jmorris@seraphimcapitalmanagement.com
Daniel Petrie- MANAGING PARTNER
Dan began his Wall Street Career over 28 years ago as a program trader covering both Europe and the Far East at Drexel Burnham & Co. His leadership qualities led to senior management positions at several Wall Street firms including Robb Peck McCooey, Punk Siegel & Co, Tradition Asiel Securities and then Managing Director at the American Stock Exchange. In addition to his extensive experience Dan has further developed his subject matter expertise by attaining certifications with multiple NASD/FINRA licenses including Series 24 General
Securities Principal, Series 8 General Securities Sales Supervisor, Series 4 Registered Options Principal, Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisors Law Exam along with licenses in Life and Health Insurance. As Managing Director and portfolio manager at SCM, Dan works along with clients to help formulate investment strategies that best meet their investment criteria. Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Ramapo College of New Jersey and studied technical analysis at the prestigious New York Institute of Finance.
Stephen Lam - Certified CPA
Steve is an exceptionally experienced Registered Investment Advisor and Certified Public Accountant who began his career in the financial service industry over 25 years ago with Ernst and Young, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Steve served as a Controller of Royal Philips Electronics, a large multi-national company.
A few years ago, Steve's entrepreneurial spirit led him to begin his own accounting business. He now has over 900 clients nationwide with whom he helps to maximize tax efficiencies and plan and maintain retirement savings.
Steve's partnership with SCM helps create a strong relationship that leads to a broader offering of tax advantage investments for our clients.
Steve has further developed his subject matter expertise by attaining certifications with multiple NASD/FINRA licenses, including Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law, Series 7 General Securities Representative & Series 55 Limited Representative-Equity Trader. Steve graduated from Rutgers University School of Business and lives with his wife and family in Morristown, NJ.
stephen@seraphimcapitalmanagement.com
Lindsay Kless- Director of marketing operations
Lindsay is a creative strategist with expertise in comprehensive marketing solutions offering outstanding experience rooted in brand strategy, concept development, project management, product marketing, and cross-category client service.
Lindsay served as a Sales Marketing Manager at NBC Universal for over 10 years, undertaking multiple projects at various cable networks, including Oxygen, E!, Bravo, Universal Kids & Fandango.com. She worked closely with the finance team to track sales trends, measure ROIs for various marketing campaigns, and assess growth targets, giving her unique insight into NBC’s clients, products, and services. Lindsay used this knowledge to help the NBC Sales Teams create more targeted and lucrative marketing campaigns leading to double-digit growth with key advertising clients.
As a Sales Associate with SCM, Lindsay works to prepare all communications, draft and report financial presentations, and maintain client relationships and business development.
Lindsay received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and lives in Pearl River, NY, with her husband and two young children.
Susan Caruso - Project Manager
Susan joined Lam CPAs in 2019 to help Stephen Lam expand the financial advisory practice by taking on project management software and analytics the firm uses, troubleshooting the system, interacting with clients, and managing the firm’s web and social media presence. She is a significant part of the advisory business. She is instrumental in analyzing clients’ investment portfolios and client relations due to her experience and skills in obtaining the correct information for the clients.
Susan’s previous experience comes from diverse sources, including laboratory data analysis, music center optimization, and adult community headquarters computer and software network development and training. Each has a theme: data analysis, integration of clients and software, optimization, training, and client relations.
Her accomplishments include devising optimization programs; preparing/editing scientific analytical reports and journal articles; preparation of manuals and actual training; managing and marketing musical recitals; and interacting with company executives and employees, children, parents, and elderly clients.
Susan graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison campus) with a Bachelor of Science in Computer science. Susan grew up in Chester, NJ, and graduated from Mendham High School. She currently resides in the Lehigh Valley area of PA and works with clients and employees in all offices of Lam CPAs and Seraphim Capital Management.
susan@seraphimcapitalmanagement.com