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Robert Cultraro
CEO

About Robert Cultraro

Robert has over thirty years of extensive experience in the investment industry, which includes working collaboratively with Boards and Committees, investment research and analysis, investment advising and managing investment portfolios.
Robert was the Chief Investment and Pension Officer at Hydro One Inc. from January 2005 until his retirement in June 2024. Robert’s expertise is in strategic decision-making, strategic and dynamic asset mix management, selection and monitoring of investments, governance, and risk management.
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Robert holds many relevant industry credentials including the Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Certified Investment Manager, and the Institute of Corporate Directors designations.
Robert is professionally affiliated with the CFA Institute, the CFA Society Toronto, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.
Robert is a current member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the Nunavut Trust and Chair of the IRC for JP Morgan ETF Canada. He is the past Chair of the Board of the CFA Society Toronto and past Board member of the Pension Investment Association of Canada and past Chair of its Investment Practices Committee. Robert is a past member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Office of Public Guardian and Trustee.
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From CIO to Trusted Partner: Three Decades of Investment Excellence
Robert’s unique journey from managing institutional portfolios at a large institutional pension plan to advising and managing institutional assets, Robert has frontline experience with unparalleled insights and practical solutions.
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Where Experience Meets Expertise: Leadership That Understands Your Challenges
Robert’s rare combination of hands-on CIO experience, comprehensive industry credentials (CFA, CAIA, CIM, ICD), and active leadership roles that provide clients with the expertise to navigate the complex decisions they face.
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Proven Leadership Shaping Investment Strategy Across Canada
Robert’s influential role in Canadian investment management, from chairing the CFA Society Toronto to serving on multiple investment committees, positioning him as a trusted voice who brings institutional best practices and industry-wide perspective to every engagement.
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From CIO to Trusted Partner:
Robert’s unique journey from managing institutional portfolios at a large institutional pension plan to advising and managing institutional assets, Robert has frontline experience with unparalleled insights and practical solutions.
02.
Where Experience Meets Expertise:
Robert’s rare combination of hands-on CIO experience, comprehensive industry credentials (CFA, CAIA, CIM, ICD), and active leadership roles that provide clients with the expertise to navigate the complex decisions they face.
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Proven Leadership Shaping Investment Strategy
Robert’s influential role in Canadian investment management, from chairing the CFA Society Toronto to serving on multiple investment committees, positioning him as a trusted voice who brings institutional best practices and industry-wide perspective to every engagement.

We bring independent thinking to institutional investment decisions

You need a trusted partner who understands your challenges. We provide strategic advisory to pension plans, endowments, and institutional investors across Canada. Our focus is on practical solutions that improve returns, strengthen governance, and reduce risk.
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CIO and Institutional Experience
1 Years
Institutional investment decision-making at the highest level across pension plans and institutional Investments.
Assets Managed as CIO
$ 1 B
Total assets managed directly as Chief Investment Officer.
Assets Currently Advised
$ 1 B+
Total assets under active advisory oversight across institutional pension plans and endowments.
When our customers succeed, so do we!!

Testimonials

As the leader of a global private markets investment firm, I have had the pleasure of working with Robert for more than 20 years, first as a senior investment consultant with a global firm and subsequently as the Chief Investment Officer of a leading Canadian pension plan. Robert has been a constructive and value-added investment partner. His experience spans the investment process, from strategic asset allocation to opportunity identification, evaluation and execution, and extends through to asset management, valuation and reporting.
Stuart Waugh
Managing Partner Northleaf Capital Partners
Robert and I worked together for many years as partners on a large number of commercial and residential investments across Europe. Robert was actively associated with those investments and his engagement was always strategic, informed, collaborative and insightful.” former Fund Manager, Executive Committee, Europa Capital. Independent Consultant, Pan-European Real Estate
Jason Oram
former Fund Manager, Executive Committee, Europa Capital. Independent Consultant, Pan-European Real Estate
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
I’ve known and worked with Robert for several years, first as a volunteer at CFA Society Toronto and later in my role as CEO. Robert is a strategic and clear thinker and is very focused on achieving outcomes on the issues that matter most. He has a “listen-first” mentality and seeks to build consensus among all stakeholders while ensuring that decisions get made effectively and in a timely manner. CFA Society Toronto could not have achieved its successes without his contributions, wise counsel and unwavering support.
Frederick Pinto
CEO CFA Society Toronto
I worked with Robert for the last 8 years and he not only consistently delivered top tier performance results as the Chief Investment Officer, but he had a steadfast commitment to integrity, is a great leader, strategic thinker, and a very effective Committee Chair.
Christopher Lopez
Past CFO Hydro One Inc.
As the CIO of a mid-size pension plan, I have found Robert’s practical experience invaluable. His deep expertise in investment strategies, portfolio structuring, governance issues, and earning the trust of boards and committees has been instrumental. Robert’s approach to dynamically manage asset mix is particularly noteworthy. His unique perspective, having once been in my position, sets him apart from other advisors. His advice and insights have greatly benefited our organization.
Carolyn Tsen
Hydro One Inc.
We advise institutional investors on asset allocation, private markets, and governance. Our work is built on 30 years managing $10 billion as CIO and advising on $50 billion in institutional assets.

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