Carlos Oblites

Carlos Oblites is Senior Portfolio Strategist at Chandler Asset Management, where he is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships with public agencies, along with participating actively in the portfolio management process. Carlos has 26 years of investment and financial experience, focused largely on managing short-term fixed income and pension strategies for governmental and institutional non-profit clients, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Multi Asset Class Committee. Prior to joining Chandler, Carlos served as the Administrative Services Manager at Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) and was responsible for all aspects of the Agency’s financial, human resources, administrative support, and information systems activities. He also has significant expertise in serving California public agencies, healthcare, and insurance clients through his roles as Director at PFM Asset Management, and as a Principal at Wells Capital Management. Previous responsibilities include managing a variety of institutional client relationships and developing, implementing, and monitoring customized investment strategies for operating funds, bond proceeds, pension, and post-retirement funds. Carlos has also worked as a marketing/research consultant with Wells Fargo Bank and as teacher for the Long Beach Unified School District. Carlos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University.