Samuel Rines
Samuel Rines is Managing Director and Economist at Corbu, a research intelligence and advisory platform focusing on the intersection of markets, policy, and national security. Previously, Rines was Chief Economist at Avalon Investment & Advisory, a Texas-based independent registered investment adviser. He served as the Portfolio Manager of Avalon’s Global Macro Strategy, and was also responsible for creating and communicating the firm's asset allocation recommendations both internally and externally. Before that, he was an Economist and Analyst at Chilton Capital Management, where he managed Chilton’s equity portfolios, and was responsible for formulating the firm’s macroeconomic views. Rines is known for having a unique twist on the news of the day, and frequently writes on the cross-section of the economy and markets. Rines is the author of “After Normal: Making Sense of the Global Economy.”
Samuel Rines Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Economist and Portfolio Manager
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Research Assistant
Academic History
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M.A., Economics
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B.A., Economics
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International Economics
EARLY CAREER & INVOLVEMENT
Rines played an integral role in leading the expansion of Avalon's investment publications as well as communications with its high net worth clients.
He oversaw the formation and maintenance of Avalon's macroeconomic views.
He was the portfolio manager of Chilton's Long/Short Tech Strategy, High Conviction Growth Strategy, and Chilton's ESG Strategy.
He also served as Chilton's analyst for consumer discretionary, industrials and social media and internet sub-sector.
He is a member of The Houston Economics Club and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Rines' writing has been featured in major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The National Interest, and CNBC.
His insights have also been covered by Bloomberg and Reuters, along with other media outlets.
He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision.