Stern Partners is active in real estate development and holdings through Parian Capital Corporation. Founded in 1993 by Jim Rattenbury and Ronald N. Stern, projects are primarily focused around residential real estate development and retirement facilities, as well as commercial income properties. Parian Capital has established limited partnerships through which its principals and network of investors can invest in its projects. Parian is currently involved in several active developments in the Western U.S. and Canada.