Leif Gunderson founded Nord Associates in 2023 to help investors do better in private markets. He works with clients on projects ranging from sourcing, market mapping, due diligence, portfolio construction, and co-investments. Prior to Nord, Leif spent six years with RBC Wealth Management as a Product Manager in alternative investments. He was tasked with educating advisors, as well as sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding new alternative investment products. Prior to joining RBC, Leif was a Senior Research Associate at Jeffrey Slocum and Associates for over 11 years, where he constructed private capital portfolios, conducted manager diligence, and developed cash flow planning models for its institutional clients.
Leif earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and completed his MBA at The University of Chicago—Booth School of Business. He is a CFA and CAIA charterholder and member of both the CFA Institute and CAIA Association.