Popular Asset Management LLC (the “Adviser” or “PAM”) is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and adviser to the open-end mutual funds Popular Family of Funds (“Popular Funds”).
The Team
Angel M. Rivera, CFA, FRM
President
Angel M. Rivera has over 20 years of investment portfolio management and financial services experience. Prior to joining Popular Asset Management LLC as Subsidiary President in 2023, Mr. Rivera spent the last 7 years working in the Corporate Treasury of Popular, Inc. responsible for managing the investment portfolio and wholesale funding for the holding company and its subsidiaries. He also serves as portfolio manager for various Puerto Rico investment companies advised and co-advised by the Advisor. Before that, he worked as Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for Popular Asset Management, then a division of Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Mr. Rivera holds an MBA from Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management, BBA from the University of Puerto Rico, and the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager designations.
Read Full BioAngel M. Rivera, CFA, FRM
President
Angel M. Rivera has over 20 years of investment portfolio management and financial services experience. Prior to joining Popular Asset Management LLC as Subsidiary President in 2023, Mr. Rivera spent the last 7 years working in the Corporate Treasury of Popular, Inc. responsible for managing the investment portfolio and wholesale funding for the holding company and its subsidiaries. He also serves as portfolio manager for various Puerto Rico investment companies advised and co-advised by the Advisor. Before that, he worked as Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for Popular Asset Management, then a division of Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Mr. Rivera holds an MBA from Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management, BBA from the University of Puerto Rico, and the Chartered Financial Analyst and Financial Risk Manager designations.
Cristina Cañellas Amieiro, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Ms. Cañellas Amieiro holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University and has over 10 years of experience in investments and portfolio management. She joined Popular Asset Management LLC in 2021 as portfolio manager for institutional fixed-income portfolios. Before working at Popular Asset Management, Cristina worked in Santander Asset Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager for institutional fixed-income portfolios, manager of the Investment Department, and Vice President of the First PR Family of Funds. Before that, she worked as a Trader at the Treasury and Investments Department at the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico. Cristina also worked in UBS Asset Management, as an Analyst for institutional fixed-income portfolios. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation obtained in 2015.
Read Full BioCristina Cañellas Amieiro, CFA
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Ms. Cañellas Amieiro holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University and has over 10 years of experience in investments and portfolio management. She joined Popular Asset Management LLC in 2021 as portfolio manager for institutional fixed-income portfolios. Before working at Popular Asset Management, Cristina worked in Santander Asset Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager for institutional fixed-income portfolios, manager of the Investment Department, and Vice President of the First PR Family of Funds. Before that, she worked as a Trader at the Treasury and Investments Department at the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico. Cristina also worked in UBS Asset Management, as an Analyst for institutional fixed-income portfolios. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation obtained in 2015.
Antonio Rondán, CFA
Equity Portfolio Manager
Mr. Rondán has a BA and an MBA degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He has over 15 years of experience in investments, consulting, and portfolio management. He joined Popular Asset Management LLC in 2006 as financial analyst. Mr. Rondán obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2010. Since 2013, he has been portfolio manager for institutional equity portfolios and a Senior Investments Consultant.
Read Full BioAntonio Rondán, CFA
Equity Portfolio Manager
Mr. Rondán has a BA and an MBA degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He has over 15 years of experience in investments, consulting, and portfolio management. He joined Popular Asset Management LLC in 2006 as financial analyst. Mr. Rondán obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2010. Since 2013, he has been portfolio manager for institutional equity portfolios and a Senior Investments Consultant.
