Our Team

Dan joined DSS Wealth Management in May 2023 as Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager.

With over three decades of experience in investment management, security analysis, and institutional client advisory, Daniel Lew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Dan’s distinguished career spans various prestigious financial institutions, where he has held senior investment management positions. Prior to joining DSS Wealth, Inc., he served in senior portfolio management and analyst positions at AIG SunAmerica, Strong Capital, John Hsu Capital, Citizens Advisers, and Equitable Capital. He has also worked as an investment consultant for institutional funds at William M. Mercer and RogersCasey. Mr. Lew has also been an entrepreneur and was the first franchisee in Connecticut for the national electronics repair chain uBreakiFix, and he has also served as advisor to two private companies in aerospace and communications software.

As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Lew will be responsible for overseeing DSS Wealth’s investment strategies, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources, and managing risk to achieve clients’ financial goals. Additionally, as Portfolio Manager, he will leverage his extensive experience to drive the firm’s investment decisions and generate superior returns for clients.

With a deep understanding of financial markets and a proven track record, Mr. Lew has earned the right to use the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance from NYU, Stern Graduate School of Business.

Michael joined DSS Wealth Management in August 2023 as Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income. Michael Cheah has more than 30 years of market experience. He has been sharing his experience with students at Fordham University, teaching Financial Markets and Responsibility, as well as Economic Data Analysis with Tableau. He was the executive vice president of Capital Position, one of the financial industry’s premier positioning, growth strategy, and global marketing firms. Before that, he worked as the senior vice president and senior portfolio manager responsible for all investment-grade fixed income portfolios at AIG SunAmerica Asset Management Corp. He also spent 17 years at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where he was the head of the U.S. Bond Division, Markets, and Investment Department, and chief representative of the New York office. His responsibilities at MAS included managing foreign-exchange reserves and overseeing external relationships with financial and government institutions in the United States.

Professor Cheah has also taught Global Finance and Macroeconomics at New York University, where he was a senior adviser for the private sector concentration. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Science degree in management from the London Business School, where he was a Sloan Fellow and an MAS postgraduate scholarship recipient. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager. Michael Cheah's books include Understanding Fixed Income Markets with Chatbots and How to be the Best Job Candidate.

Jim joined DSS Wealth Management in August 2023 as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Jim Monaghan has over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, holding several leadership positions at leading financial firms. He started his career in the annuity business as an equity trader for pension funds at Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Navigating his way through the 1987 stock market crash in this position as a newly hired trader, right out of college, was when his passion for the financial markets began.

Jim continued his career as an equity trader at Chase Bank working on their dealer trading floor on Wall Street. Jim’s strong commitment to efficient operations, value added trading, and risk control earned him a leadership role in his next position as the Head of Trading and Operations for AIG’s mutual fund company, SunAmerica Asset Management in New York City. While in this position at AIG, Jim ran as point person on several SEC audits over the years, with successful results. His most recent position at Bloomberg, specializing in compliance and trading platforms, as well as his vast wall street experience, proves him well suited for his new role.

As a proud member of the Market Technicians Association, he holds the designation of Chartered Market Technician (CMT). His technical skills and passion for the financial markets underscore his dedication to understanding market dynamics. Additionally, Jim has been a member of the ICI, Investment Company Institute.

At the core of Jim’s success lies his unwavering dedication to integrity and a client-driven approach. Through his years in the mutual fund industry, he has upheld these values as cornerstones of his professional philosophy.

Cleveland Ashley is the Regional Director of Product Distribution for AmericaFirst Funds. His primary responsibilities are to educate on our product and services. Cleveland’s Mission: is to help financial professionals become even more efficient in delivering superior results to their clients.

Additionally, Cleveland collaborates across AmericaFirst Funds to consult and provide client perspective on AmericaFirst Funds products, research, and resources provided through the AmericaFirst Funds platform.

He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has made stops in Wells Fargo and US Bank. He is a Certified Wealth Strategist. His strongest ability is being able to communicate financial products in a manner that is understandable, informative, and non-threatening to clients. Now, he uses his experience and talents to work with advisors, helping them to help their clients to succeed.