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Orion names 'left-brained' Natalie Wolfsen as CEO to replace Eric Clarke, and AssetMark, which synchronized its announcement, hires Michael Kim as her replacement

Orion Chairman Charles Goldman again lures his protege to self-replace, while Michael Kim was 'integral to AssetMark’s record financial performance over the past several years'

Author Brooke Southall September 8, 2023 at 11:58 PM
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Natalie Wolfsen hopes to replicate her AssetMark success at Orion.
Keith Girard contributed to the editing of this article.

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Pete Giza

Pete Giza

September 9, 2023 — 3:09 AM
Since we're reflecting here I'd just like to say it's just plain weird and a bit lonely without Eric somewhere out there in front of the crowd. I've known Eric since 2006 and worked with and for him on various projects. A few things I have always been at awe with - his boundless energy and his commitment to prospects and clients. I've watched Eric growvOrion from a small service provider to the juggernaut it's become under his watch as it's founder and commander and chief. I offer my best wishes to the next generation of Orion leadership. But my profoundest respect and admiration go to Eric as one of our industry's most loved personalities and leaders. Pete Pete Giza | Spitbrook Associates

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