Independent CIO Level Investment Advisory. When important decisions require Experienced expertise.

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Why Choose NordoVest?

Unparalleled Expertise

Led by Robert A. Cultraro, a seasoned investment professional with over 30 years of experience, NordoVest offers profound insights into strategic decision-making, asset mix optimization, private markets expertise and investment governance. Robert managed over $10 billion as CIO and currently advises on more than $50 billion in institutional assets.

Proven Track Record

Robert’s extensive experience includes 18 years as Chief Investment and Pension Officer at Hydro One Inc., and successfully implemented strategic and dynamic asset allocation strategies. Recent client engagements have delivered measurable results including fee reduction, improved governance, and portfolio optimization.

Forward-Looking Perspective

Strategic guidance focused on the themes that will drive success ahead, not performance reviews of what happened in the past. Quarterly advisory sessions, independent validation of major decisions, and governance support that helps boards focus their oversight on critical strategic decisions like asset mix and objectives.

Recent Client Benefits:

  • Reduced asset management fees
  • Optimized private markets portfolio structure
  • Improved board reporting and meeting effectiveness
  • Forward-looking guidance on public market positioning
  • Clarity on asset mix assumptions for better decisions

About the CEO

Robert Cultraro

Robert brings over 30 years of institutional investment experience, including 18 years as Chief Investment and Pension Officer at Hydro One Inc., where he managed over $10 billion in pension assets. He spent 12 years prior in institutional investment consulting and currently provides strategic advisory services to clients representing over $50 billion in assets under management.
Robert’s expertise spans strategic decision-making, dynamic asset mix management, private markets, governance, and risk management. His unique perspective comes from actually making the decisions pension executives face today, combined with deep knowledge of how to ensure boards retain critical oversight while delegating execution effectively.

Investment Management

Drawing from over three decades in investment management and advisory experience, including Chief Investment Officer of a major pension fund, I offer strategic investment advice and management tailored to organizations. My expertise includes assessing, advising and managing investment solutions, understanding institutional investor needs, and providing insights into opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.

Investment Advisory for Institutional Investors

With a proven track record in strategic and dynamic investment decision-making as the Chief Investment Officer of a large Pension Fund, I offer guidance aimed at optimizing investment portfolios. My advice is centered on leveraging current market insights, managing risks effectively, and aligning investments with specific goals and objectives.

Alternative Investment Advisory for Investors

A conventional approach to investment strategies and managers typically yields conventional results. Based on my experience, while conventional methods are straightforward to implement, success in considering alternative strategies or private market investments demands an unconventional approach. My advisory services are geared towards delivering substantial value by advising on alternative and private market investment strategies and funds.

Board & Investment Committee Member Services

As a Board/Investment Committee member, your organization will gain from my extensive expertise with investment-related companies, pension funds, and trusts. I offer a proven track record and profound understanding of board governance, further fortified by valuable insights acquired through the ICD.D program

“With over 40 years of experience in leading institutional asset management firms, I have had the privilege of working with many competent plan sponsors and their related teams. Robert Cultraro is among the very best of that leadership group – always putting the interests of retirees and plan participants in the forefront of his efforts. His knowledge of plan objectives and the solutions available to meet those objectives is outstanding.”

William Priest

Vice Chair TD Wealth, Chair of TD Epoch

Investment Focus

Investment Insights


The following are several critical areas that Institutional Investors and Asset Management organizations should thoughtfully consider. A detailed analysis is available on each of these areas. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss in more detail any of these topics and the potential impact to your organization:

1. Institutional Investor Consolidation of Allocations to Asset Managers
2. Private Markets – the next phase of institutional investment
3. Consultant Competition in Asset Management
4. Alternatives within Defined Contribution Plans
5. Outsourced CIO (OCIO)
6. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF’s)
7. Pension Plan De-Risking
8. Customized Indexation
9. The Evolution of Target Date Funds
10. Institutionalization of Private Wealth

Insights & Analysis

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