Colin Rennich
Vice President, Advisory Consultant at Parnassus Investments, LLC
About
Colin Rennich is Vice President and Advisory Consultant at Parnassus Investments, LLC, where he leads advisory relationships and client engagement across the Central Region. His core responsibilities include supporting financial advisors and institutional clients with the firm’s suite of ESG-focused investment strategies and providing education on sustainable wealth management solutions.
With a career spanning over two decades, Colin has specialized in alternative investments, sustainable and socially responsible investing, and client advisory services. Before joining Parnassus Investments in 2022, he served as SVP at Pekin Hardy Strauss/Appleseed Capital, developing expertise in ESG, international equities, and thematic investing, and also held roles in financial planning and asset management at Principal and Ameriprise Financial.
A graduate of Purdue University and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Colin is recognized for his strategic expertise in ESG integration, advisor education, and sustainable investment product delivery. His notable contributions include shaping transparent investment solutions that align financial performance with environmental and social responsibility, building trusted advisor partnerships, and advancing education in the sustainable investment sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Investments | Vice President, Advisory Consultant | May 2022 to Present | — | 
| Pekin Hardy Strauss Wealth Management | Appleseed Capital SVP of ESG | Jul 2012 to May 2022 | — | 
| Principal Financial Group | Financial Services | Jan 2009 to Jan 2012 | — | 
| American Express / Ameriprise Financial | Financial Services | May 2003 to Oct 2009 | — | 
Education
Purdue University
1999 — 2003
Others at Parnassus Investments, LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAndrew Choi | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Incoming Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Research Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| JJean Lu | Managing Director, Research Team Strategy | CA , United States | 
| LLori Keith | Director of Research | Oakland, CA , United States | 
| MMinh Bui | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Senior Research Analyst | Campbell, CA , United States | |
| SSamantha Palm | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | 
| Investment Analyst | Charlotte, NC , United States |