The Sarson Funds Team
CEO & Cofounder
John Sarson is an industry leading cryptocurrency and digital asset investment management expert and the CEO and Cofounder of Sarson Funds. John leads the firm, bringing over 15 years of Wall Street sales leadership experience.
After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, John began his career on Wall Street, educating and building relationships with registered investment advisors and wealth managers on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and wholesale investment products. His career included successful tenures at firms such as Guggenheim and Lord Abbett.
Following his Wall Street tenure, John relocated to Carmel, Indiana to raise a family and founded ETF Momentum Investing, LLC (ETFMI) – a Registered Investment Advisory firm. It was out of ETFMI’s quantitative investment focus that John first discovered the value proposition offered through an allocation to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. It was from this genesis that Sarson Funds – a digital asset investment management and educational ecosystem – was founded.
An established cryptocurrency investment management and regulatory leader, John is routinely sought out by Wall Street executives, premier cryptocurrency projects, and media outlets such as Fortune, Forbes, and Business Insider.
Cofounder
Jahon Jamali is a leading expert on emerging technologies, global risk management and international relations. After receiving his BA & MA from Johns Hopkins University, he began his career as a U.S. Intelligence Officer with the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency. He has served worldwide as a trained human intelligence officer and former interrogator and is a recipient of the DIA Award for Excellence.
Jahon relocated from his hometown in Boston, Massachusetts to Silicon Valley, into the land of entrepreneurs. He utilized his technological and intelligence background and his love of entrepreneurship to help develop educational communities around high technology solutions. With over 10 years of marketing leadership experience in venture funded start-ups such as Kapow and The Appraisal Lane, he then moved back to his hometown of Massachusetts and helped cofound Sarson Funds, serving as Chief Marketing Officer, and overseeing all marketing operations, including partnerships and cryptocurrency educational content.
As a renown digital assets and crypto educator and community influencer explaining the intersection of cryptocurrency blockchain technology and security, he is routinely sought by media and is featured on Cheddar News, Real America’s Voice News, Forbes, and NTD News.
Chief Operations Officer
As Chief Operations Officer, Brittany focuses on guiding investors toward a safe and secure way of investing in cryptocurrency (digital assets) while showcasing the benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies through a limited partnership.
She leads the company in operations and compliance in both an RIA and limited partnership capacity, ensuring each level of the business remains compliant while maintaining operational consistency across all lines of business. In addition, Brittany manages human resources, from onboarding team members to developing processes and establishing Employee Manuals, Policies, etc.
Brittany’s compliance policies include focusing on key controls relative to document completion, finances, record-keeping, scheduled and surprise audits, as well as key security controls and financials. She also oversees limited partner onboarding across multiple investment products, with an emphasis in under a 3-day timeframe per limited partner.
Her hobbies consist of traveling with family, with a focus led around “Delicious Destinations with Andrew Zimmerman.” In addition to traveling, she is an avid Ohio State college football fan.
Anna Strohsahl
Managing Director, Head of Institution
Anna brings over 15 years of Wall Street experience, spanning both large institutions and agile startups, where she has demonstrated exceptional abilities in strategy development and execution.
She currently serves as the Managing Director, Head of Institutional Product & Research, leveraging her extensive expertise to drive innovation, product development, and research initiatives within the institutional investment space.
In her most recent role as COO of a $1 billion fund in Boston, Anna was instrumental in optimizing operations and delivering results. Prior to that, she honed her expertise in the fintech, web3, and blockchain sectors while working at a prominent multi-family office in Palm Beach, Florida.
Executive Advisory Board Member
Brooks brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience across the spectrum of large and small investment management firms. He is known for introducing world class investment strategies to global investors and has been responsible for many successful strategy and firm launches.
Brooks currently is working closely with the investment and marketing team to help build strategic partnerships at Sarson Funds. Education is critical to understanding crypto which is at Sarson’s foundation. In 2025, every well-diversified portfolio should include crypto. Brooks looks forward to helping investors diversify their portfolios with a sensible digital asset allocation
In his most recent roles Brooks served on the IR team at PPR ($1 billion private credit manager) and Managing Director at $4 billion hedge fund manager Prelude Capital. Previous roles included: Head of North American Distribution at National Australia Bank-MLC; Senior Vice President at Cohen & Steers, Vice President at AIG Global Investment Group. Brooks began his career at Fidelity Investments. Brooks has an MBA from Boston University and a BA from Lake Forest College.
Chief Marketing Officer
Jenell is a seasoned blockchain marketing and education professional with extensive expertise in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, business finance, and cybersecurity.
She combines strong project management, organizational, and communication skills with a deep understanding of marketing strategies, technology integration, analytics, business development, and public relations. She is also a skilled blockchain and cryptocurrency educational program designer, creating innovative learning experiences that empower individuals and organizations to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
Director of Research
Reed Baum is a seasoned researcher and strategist with extensive expertise in digital assets, blockchain technology, and innovative financial systems. Early in his career, Reed was an early employee at AdColony, where he contributed to the company’s rapid growth and success. His efforts played a role in AdColony’s eventual acquisition by Opera Software for $350 million, marking one of the largest tech acquisitions of 2014, second only to Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp.
Building on this foundation in fast-scaling startups, Reed transitioned into the blockchain ecosystem, becoming an early contributor to Yearn Finance, one of the pioneering projects in decentralized finance (DeFi). At Yearn, he gained invaluable experience analyzing market dynamics and exploring the emerging infrastructure of decentralized systems.
As a Director of Research, Reed specializes in delivering actionable market insights, analyzing complex macroeconomic trends, and exploring the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized technologies. His work bridges legacy financial systems and Web3, offering forward-thinking solutions that drive adoption and innovation in the digital asset space.
Reed holds a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises from Syracuse University, where he honed his skills in identifying market opportunities, assessing risk-reward dynamics, and building scalable business strategies.
With a unique blend of startup experience, technical expertise, and a passion for innovation, Reed remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and supporting initiatives that redefine how value is created, transferred, and monetized in a digital-first world.
Lead Portfolio Manager
Zachary is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Sarson Funds, where he has managed crypto hedge funds and venture capital investments since early 2021. An experienced cryptocurrency trader since 2016, Zachary contributes to Blockchain Insiders and has published extensively on Forbes Digital Assets and Digital Wealth News.
With a background in Cyber Security and Data Analytics from Indiana University, he brings expertise in web3 and blockchain utility, decentralized networks like Helium, and decentralized AI systems. His proficiency in digital asset finance, smart contract risk assessment, and market analysis supports informed decision-making and strategic trading across all managed portfolios.
Project Manager
Evan is an expert focused on the fields of NFTs, small cap coins, and blockchain gaming. As co-portfolio manager of the Small Coin Strategy Portfolio, and the Crypto and Income Strategy, he identifies and capitalizes on lesser-known cryptocurrencies with strong growth potential and he aims to enhance returns through innovative income-generating crypto investments as they emerge.
In his work, Evan pays special attention to Solana-based applications and airdrop opportunities, leveraging emerging blockchain solutions to bolster portfolio performance.
Blockchain Analyst, Trader
Matthew is a passionate Economics major who recently graduated from Wabash College. His focus is on developing a deep understanding of blockchains, cryptocurrency, market analysis, and data-driven insights to drive sustainable development and optimize processes.
Matthew is fascinated by market dynamics and enjoys analyzing market trends, specifically in the realm of cryptocurrencies. He is particularly interested in the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance blockchain applications and market strategies.
Blockchain Analyst
Allan has been supporting the sales and marketing team for over 3.5 years, leveraging his analytical skills, team leadership, and crypto knowledge.
He assists financial professionals in learning about digital asset investing and cryptocurrencies while tracking retail and institutional crypto adoption across Asia from his home in the Philippines.
His mission is to deliver high-quality service and education to our clients and prospects, helping them understand and navigate the complex and evolving crypto landscape.
Blockchain Analyst
Allan has been supporting the sales and marketing team for over 3.5 years, leveraging his analytical skills, team leadership, and crypto knowledge.
He assists financial professionals in learning about digital asset investing and cryptocurrencies while tracking retail and institutional crypto adoption across Asia from his home in the Philippines.
His mission is to deliver high-quality service and education to our clients and prospects, helping them understand and navigate the complex and evolving crypto landscape.