About
Jordan Thorpe, CFA, is an Analyst at Compass Capital Management, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, he supports the firm’s investment research, contributes to portfolio management decisions, and is involved in client relations and operational support. As part of Compass Capital’s investment team, Jordan helps analyze and manage client portfolios, applying the firm’s disciplined approach to long-term investment selection.
Prior to joining Compass Capital Management in 2023, Jordan served as an Investment Analyst at Gradient Investments LLC, where he gained experience in portfolio analysis, investment research, and supporting high-net-worth clients. His professional background also includes earlier operational roles during his studies, further grounding him in organizational and market fundamentals.
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Minnesota Duluth, as well as a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. He is a CFA® charterholder, signifying a strong foundation in investment analysis and ethics. At Compass, his expertise focuses on equities and multi-asset class portfolios, with an emphasis on high-quality investments and strategic asset allocation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Capital Management, Inc. | Analyst | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| Gradient Investments LLC | Investment Analyst | Jul 2020 to Mar 2023 | — |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Main Production Kitchen Student Worker | Nov 2017 to Apr 2020 | As a student worker in the Main Production Kitchen on campus, I assist sous chefs in creating the food needed all over campus. Some of these duties include assisting in the morning bakery shift, runni... |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | Leadership | Aug 2017 to Apr 2020 | Attached is my resume with further leadership and training experiences that I have completed thus far in my academic and professional career. |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | America Reads and Counts Tutor | Aug 2018 to May 2019 | Before accepting a position here, I completed 80 hours of volunteer work at this location. Once I accepted this position, I continued my work with traumatized chronically homeless children tutoring th... |
| Lockton Companies | Commercial Insurance Intern | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Aisthesis: An Interdisciplinary Honors Journal | Aisthesis Editorial Board Member | Jan 2019 to May 2019 | While serving on the editorial board for Aisthesis I worked on the social media team, helping to promote the journal and its research submissions deadline. As a collective group we read, analyzed, and... |
| Hour Glass Cleaners | PM Supervisor | May 2018 to Aug 2018 | I supervised and ran the store location in Chanhassen over the summer for the evening shift, by removing stains, scheduling dry cleaning loads, assigning tasks to employees, and ensuring that we kept ... |
| Steve O'Neil Apartments | Community Service | Jan 2018 to May 2018 | I volunteered at the Steve O'Neil Apartments for 70+ hours, before being asked to stay on as a staff member. Here I work with traumatized and chronically homeless children, tutoring them in math and r... |
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Business Administration and Management, General
2023 — 2026
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
2017 — 2020
Others at Compass Capital Management, Inc. (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| CEO and Senior Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
M Mark Halverson | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Founder, Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
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