About Rainier Trinidad, CFA, CDFA

President & Portfolio Manager, Parabolic Asset Management LLC
 

In 2008, while global markets were in crisis, Rainier distinguished himself by profitably steering his hedge fund clients through one of the most difficult periods in modern market history. For perspective, of the 2,800 mutual funds that Morningstar tracked in 2008, only one made money. Rainier’s fund did.
 

More recently, he placed 18th in the U.S. Investing Championships in 2022, earning a positive return while stocks fell into a bear market. That combination of downside protection and competitive performance is at the core of how he manages portfolios today.

To serve clients at the highest level, Rainier has invested heavily in his own education and credentials. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation—often referred to as Wall Street’s hardest exam—and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation, which makes him an expert on the financial aspects of divorce. These credentials support the firm’s focus on thoughtful risk management, tax awareness, and clear, objective advice.
 

Professional Highlights
 

• Hedge Fund Experience
  Co‑managed a market‑neutral hedge fund for 10 years, focused on mispricings in publicly traded REITs. During his tenure, the $55 million fund outperformed the S&P 500 and remained profitable through the 2008 Financial Crisis, all while maintaining a lower risk and volatility profile.

• Wells Fargo Wealth Management
  Served as a portfolio manager for Wells Fargo Wealth Management, managing approximately $100 million in equity and fixed income portfolios for high‑net‑worth clients. Also worked as a Technology Equity Analyst, covering the Computer Hardware industry.

• Professional Designations

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)

• Author & Educator

  • Lectured at the University of Washington in 2021 (Econ 472: International Macroeconomics), covering foreign exchange trading strategies.

  • Published author of Once Upon A Trade, a book about his trading experiences, available on Amazon.

Community Leadership & Service
 

Rainier believes that wealth should be a tool for building stronger communities, not just bigger account balances. He is an active member and leader in several local organizations:
 

• Rotary Club of Coronado

  • Board of Directors – Treasurer (2019–2021)

  • International Chair (2015–2018)

  • Rotarians At Work Chair (2015–2024)

  • Investment Committee Chair (current)

  • Rotary Networking Group Chair

  • Active contributor to events including Low Tide Ride & Stride, Barrio Logan College Institute initiatives, Fourth of July activities, and Rotary Wine Tasting to benefit End Polio Now

  • Recipient of the Rotary Club of Coronado’s Low Tide Ride & Stride Haley‑Kranz Volunteer‑of‑the‑Year Award
     

• Civic Involvement

  • Served on the Coronado Public Library Board of Trustees (2016–2021) as President, Executive Secretary, and Director.
     

What This Means for Clients
 

For high‑net‑worth families, business founders and executives, and retiring professionals, Rainier’s background translates into:

• A deep understanding of markets across full cycles—bull and bear

• A proven focus on downside protection and steady compounding

• A fiduciary mindset backed by rigorous credentials

• A commitment to clarity, education, and community impact
   

Parabolic Asset Management exists to defend and grow your capital while simplifying complex financial decisions. Rainier’s experience, discipline, and values are at the center of that mission