LEADERSHIP
DARIO SAINTUS
President and Chief Investment Officer; Portfolio Manager
Dario is the founder and investment leader of Acribus, responsible for overall investment policy, strategic asset allocation, and portfolio implementation, and has over 16 years of financial services experience. He has managed discretionary multi‑asset portfolios for high‑net‑worth and institutional‑style clients with a focus on long‑term capital stewardship, spend‑down and liquidity planning, and governance. Dario regularly works with clients to align investment policy and portfolio construction with their missions, risk and return objectives, and governance needs and advises boards and investment committees on these considerations. He has passed Level I and Level II of the CFA Program and is currently a Level III candidate in the CFA Program.
V. DAVID RUSSELL
Chief Growth Officer
David serves as the primary relationship lead for institutional and nonprofit clients, coordinating board and staff engagement, governance discussions, and implementation of strategic decisions. He has over 12 years of financial services experience and has served on nonprofit boards, giving him practical insight into governance, fiduciary oversight, and mission‑driven decision‑making. David has also taught as an adjunct professor at Texas Christian University and Columbia University, which informs his ability to communicate complex investment topics clearly to audiences with varying levels of sophistication. David graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance and earned an M.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University where he was a McNair Scholar.
YANEK MICHEL, CPA, CFE
Chief Operating Officer; Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
Yanek Michel, CPA, CFE serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Acribus Capital, where he leads firm operations, strategic execution, and business optimization initiatives across the Acribus platform. In this capacity, he focuses on scaling
infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency, and integrating technology and data intelligence to support firmwide growth and client service excellence. Yanek is also the Managing Partner of Acribus Partners, a joint venture between Acribus Holdings and Michel & Associates, where he oversees the delivery of outsourced CFO, finance transformation, and business consulting solutions for private clients, family offices, and institutional enterprises. He additionally serves as Managing Partner at Michel & Associates, bringing complementary experience in process improvement and finance transformation to the Acribus ecosystem. With more than 18 years of experience in financial analysis, risk and compliance, and forensic accounting, Yanek is recognized for driving process improvement and organizational performance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ
Client Operations Manager
Guadalupe Rodriguez is a Client Operations Manager with a strong foundation in customer service, administrative operations, and patient relations. With experience rooted in the healthcare and hospitality industries, she has built a reputation for professionalism, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional service across fast-paced environments, giving her a unique ability to connect with diverse clients and communities.
SUGAR TAYLOR
head of Creative
Sugar Taylor is an award-winning multimedia designer known for her mastery across multiple creative mediums. Her work brings brands, events, and spaces to life—capturing attention while creating experiences that resonate on a sensory level. At Acribus Capital, Sugar serves as our creative partner, guiding the visual language of the firm and ensuring every material reflects a cohesive and elevated brand experience.
Dario is the founder and investment leader of Acribus, responsible for overall investment policy, strategic asset allocation, and portfolio implementation, and has over 16 years of financial services experience. He has managed discretionary multi‑asset portfolios for high‑net‑worth and institutional‑style clients with a focus on long‑term capital stewardship, spend‑down and liquidity planning, and governance. Dario regularly works with clients to align investment policy and portfolio construction with their missions, risk and return objectives, and governance needs and advises boards and investment committees on these considerations. He has passed Level I and Level II of the CFA Program and is currently a Level III candidate in the CFA Program.
DARIO SAINTUS
President and Chief Investment Officer; Portfolio Manager
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David serves as the primary relationship lead for institutional and nonprofit clients, coordinating board and staff engagement, governance discussions, and implementation of strategic decisions. He has over 12 years of financial services experience and has served on nonprofit boards, giving him practical insight into governance, fiduciary oversight, and mission‑driven decision‑making. David has also taught as an adjunct professor at Texas Christian University and Columbia University, which informs his ability to communicate complex investment topics clearly to audiences with varying levels of sophistication. David graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance and earned an M.S. in Accounting from Oklahoma State University where he was a McNair Scholar.
V. DAVID RUSSELL
Chief Growth Officer
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Dario is the founder and investment leader of Acribus, responsible for overall investment policy, strategic asset allocation, and portfolio implementation, and has over 16 years of financial services experience. He has managed discretionary multi‑asset portfolios for high‑net‑worth and institutional‑style clients with a focus on long‑term capital stewardship, spend‑down and liquidity planning, and governance. Dario regularly works with clients to align investment policy and portfolio construction with their missions, risk and return objectives, and governance needs and advises boards and investment committees on these considerations. He has passed Level I and Level II of the CFA Program and is currently a Level III candidate in the CFA Program.
YANEK MICHEL, CPA, CFE
Chief Operating Officer; Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
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Guadalupe Rodriguez is a Client Operations Manager with a strong foundation in customer service, administrative operations, and patient relations. With experience rooted in the healthcare and hospitality industries, she has built a reputation for professionalism, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional service across fast-paced environments, giving her a unique ability to connect with diverse clients and communities.
GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ
Client Operations Manager
Sugar Taylor is an award-winning multimedia designer known for her mastery across multiple creative mediums. Her work brings brands, events, and spaces to life—capturing attention while creating experiences that resonate on a sensory level. At Acribus Capital, Sugar serves as our creative partner, guiding the visual language of the firm and ensuring every material reflects a cohesive and elevated brand experience.
SUGAR TAYLOR
Creative Director
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Our Advisory Board is a curated and distinguished group of industry leaders who provide strategic insight and sector expertise that provides meaningful and diffriented access to opportunities, enhances decision making, and long term value creation.
ADVISORY BOARD
CEO, RoR Ventures
Managing Partner, Nayah Capital
Vice Provost,
George Washington University
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Former Global President, KFC
Carl Dorvil
Qiana Patterson
Michael Glatzer
Bill Braxton
Dyke Shipp
