About
Daniel Cremisi is an analyst at Parnassus Investments, LLC, based in Charlotte, NC. As part of the investment team, he is responsible for deep quantitative and qualitative research, sector analysis, and supporting portfolio management for the Parnassus Core Equity Fund. His role involves in-depth due diligence, including company evaluations, management interviews, and ongoing monitoring of potential and existing investments.
Cremisi primarily focuses on large-cap US equities, with a specialization in the Information Technology, Industrials, and Financials sectors. He also contributes to investment decisions involving select companies in Materials, Communication Services, and Consumer sectors, leveraging analysis of secular trends, competitive advantages, and sustainable business practices. His recent work includes evaluating technology trendsetters, semiconductor firms, and life sciences tools and services providers in alignment with the fund’s quality-driven approach.
Before joining Parnassus in early 2024, Cremisi built expertise in public equity research and analysis, as noted by his rapid integration into the investment team. He holds a strong analytical background and demonstrates notable proficiency in synthesizing complex industry and financial data to inform rigorous portfolio decisions. His contributions support the fund’s performance by identifying secular growth opportunities and mitigating cyclical risks through diversified, high-conviction investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Investments | Investment Analyst | Jan 2024 to Present | — | 
| Warburg Pincus LLC | Private Equity Analyst | Jan 2022 to Jan 2024 | — | 
| Blackstone | Summer Analyst | Jan 2021 to Jan 2021 | — | 
| Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. | Intern | Jan 2020 to Jan 2020 | — | 
| SPARK Investment Partners/Clearpath Endowment | Intern | Jan 2019 to Jan 2019 | — | 
Education
The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
2018 — 2022
Others at Parnassus Investments, LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| AAndrew Choi | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| Vice President, Advisory Consultant | Chicago, IL , 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 |