RIABiz

News, Vision & Voice for the Advisory Community

RIABiz

Eric Clarke pays about $50 million for 'monopoly piece' Advizr as Orion sheds some of its 'API utopia' image to shred mega-competitors

The Orion CEO gets Hussain Zaidi's very Silicon Alley firm as key ally; Clarke says Personal Capital, Vanguard and Schwab threaten his RIA clients' futures, as a result new planning software will future-proof their practices -- and his

Author Oisin Breen July 12, 2019 at 1:42 AM
Admin:
0 Comments
no description available
Eric Clarke bought FTJ FundChoice just 15 months ago. With Advizr woven in, he sees his firm 'future-proofed,' for now.


Related Moves

Advizr founder Hussain Zaidi parts ways with Orion but mission accomplished: Orion's AUA leapt 50% in his 19 months

MoneyGuidePro and eMoney still dominate, but RIAs and IBDs in droves are willing to choose Orion's planning on the terms offered -- zero license fees.

January 9, 2021 at 2:06 AM

A week after he became chairman of Eric Clarke's board, Charles Goldman is heading the search to replace Clarke as Orion CEO-- at Eric's direction

Eric Clarke founded Orion in 1999 and built it to a $3.6 trillion AUA juggernaut, but he believes both he and the company are ready for a big change

May 22, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Noreen Beaman steps down as president of Orion Advisor Solutions after Brinker migrates to Orion software and enterprise deals 'prove out'

The former Brinker CEO oversaw an 18-month transition of her then $26-billion TAMP and will remain as vice chair of the company after 'mutual' decision on role changes.

February 10, 2022 at 2:22 AM

Brad Shepard unexpectedly resigns from Orion Advisor Services after 10 months, and his chief strategy officer position will remain vacant, the company says

The Nashville, Tenn. executive came aboard to create a 'go-to-marketing strategy' for Brinker, HiddenLevers and legacy units but gave his notice this week.

January 7, 2022 at 11:40 PM

See more related moves

Mentioned in this article:

Advizr Inc.
Financial Planning Software
Top Executive: Hussain Zaidi



RIABiz Directory

The Industry Sourcebook for RIAs

   |    LISTING


RIABiz Directory sponsored by:

Directory Sponsor Logo