Founded in Tradition. Focused on the Future.
Who Are We?
Since 2007, Sumo has evolved from a proprietary options market-making firm into a global, multi-strategy investment manager. Our growth has been deliberate and organic, driven by the consistent generation of sustainable, differentiated returns through deep expertise across Volatility, Quantitative, and Energy strategies. We thrive on innovation, pairing elite trading talent with the right market opportunities
How We Operate.
At Sumo, we invest significant upfront capital to develop and rigorously validate differentiated trading strategies before offering them to external investors. Each strategy receives dedicated resources for comprehensive research, live market testing, and proprietary technology. Only the most scalable and stable strategies, proven through proprietary beta testing, advancing the Sumo Opportunity Fund, delivering institutional-grade products with verifiable track records.
Our Platform
• ADVANCED TRADING TECHNOLOGY: Real-time market data, sophisticated scanning tools, and a powerful front-end order management system to identify and execute opportunities instantly.
• SEAMLESS INTEGRATION: Open platform with flexible clearing firm choices, advanced order routing, and native compatibility with proprietary trading algorithms.
• CAPITAL & FEES: Institutional-scale capital and highly competitive, discounted trading fees.
• DEDICATED SUPPORT: High-touch trading support team covering every level of exchange membership and trading technology.
Talent & Culture.
Experienced Traders. Emerging Managers. Algorithmic Strategies.
We partner with proven traders and teams who bring a verifiable edge and the ambition to operate independently. Beyond capital, we offer a true partnership focused on delivering the resources you need to generate sustainable profits. Competitive Advantages
• Substantial balance sheet for robust, long-term support.
• Proprietary, in-house technology that seamlessly integrates your intellectual property.
• Lean, high-caliber operations that eliminate friction.
• Real-time, transparent reporting across the organization.
• Leadership team with trading experience across multiple market cycles.
What Portfolio Managers Can Expect
• Faster time-to-live
• Sharper execution
• Proactive risk management that protects the downside while letting upside run
Sumo doesn’t manage talent. It amplifies it through excellence, intellectual rigor, and relentless effort.
Our Leadership Team.
John Superson, Chief Executive Officer
John began his career as an options market maker at Group One Trading. In 2007, he co-founded Sumo with the vision of integrating proprietary and third-party tools into a fluid, best-of-breed trading system that adapts quickly. In addition to leading Sumo, John has foundedmultiple fintech, trading, and data companies, many of which have delivered outsized returns.
Terrence Travis, Chief Risk Officer
Since 2017, Terry has directed firm-wide risk management, covering market, counterparty credit, liquidity, model, operational, and regulatory compliance risk. He previously spent 20+ years at Goldman Sachs, the last decade as Managing Director and Global Head of Risk for Prime Services and Clearing & Execution Services. Terry also accepts select expert witness engagements on FINRA arbitration and civil litigation involving industry best practices in risk management and capital requirements.
Bill D’Anna, Chief Financial Officer
A licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience at major proprietary options trading firms, Bill joined Sumo in 2020. He previously served as CFO and COO at Belvedere Trading and spent ten years as CFO of TD Options, LLC (a Toronto Dominion Bank subsidiary), managing financial reporting and operations for equity options and execution services.
Fred Ling, Chief Technology Officer
Fred joined Sumo in 2010 and has led every phase of the firm’s technology evolution. With more than 20 years of experience, he has held leadership roles at high-growth startups and global institutions including Bank of America, Bear Stearns, and Highbridge Capital Management.
Parnell Flynn, Chief Software Architect
Parnell began his career at Ronin Capital and joined Sumo in 2020. He specializes in low-latency, high-frequency trading systems and oversees development of Sumo’s execution and order management platforms.
Get in Touch.
At Sumo, we take the time to understand your specific trading needs. Please fill out the form below with any questions you may have, or to set up an introductory call with one of our team members.
