Manuel is a Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Public Trust where he is responsible for the development and execution of portfolio strategy. He works closely with portfolio management to review market conditions and manage client portfolios in accordance with pre-established policy, statutes, and strategic guidelines.
Prior to joining Public Trust in conjunction with the firm’s acquisition of the BLX Group’s Investment Management team, Manuel served as a Senior Portfolio Analyst at BLX. His role on the investment management team included assisting with the daily execution of ongoing portfolio management for approximately $1.1 billion in public fund portfolios. Manuel received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, has passed level II of the CFA Program, and is an Investment Advisor Representative.