While Diane Tuntland was a professional ballet dancer, she didn’t give much thought to her post-ballet career. Then two things happened: She enrolled in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and was mentored by her entrepreneurial grandfather, David Fraser, who taught her that wealth was less about income and more about careful investments. From there, she discovered a new talent in professional investment management.
Tuntland continues to be influenced by her ballet career. The demands of such an art—including daily improvement, self-discipline, microscopic adjustments in movement—are relevant in her career in finance as well. At Fraser Asset Management, Tuntland serves high-net worth individuals with hedging strategies for concentrated stock positions. And with Endowment Partners, she manages assets for 12 Southern Nevada nonprofits and helps lead them to greater financial stability. In turn, Tuntland invests in the community by serving on UNLV Lee Business School’s Department of Finance Advisory Board.
Tuntland is also a decorated amateur golfer who won the Women’s Southern Nevada Golf Association’s Southern Nevada Amateur in 2017.