Thorne Perkin joined Papamarkou Wellner Asset Management in 2005 where he serves as a Managing Director. Previously, Mr. Perkin spent five years as a Vice President and Portfolio Manager in the Private Client Group at Credit Suisse (formerly Donaldson, Lufkin, Jenrette) specializing in business development, asset allocation and portfolio construction for high net worth clients, foundations and institutions. Prior to joining DLJ, Thorne was an Associate for Needham & Co, working in Equity Research covering Semiconductor Capital Equipment. He also worked as an Analyst for The Bank of New York in Middle Markets/Small Business Lending. Mr. Perkin is a Trustee of several private philanthropic organizations with a focus on development and finance. Mr. Perkin received his B.A. from Colgate University with honors, focusing on Economics and History.