Advisor360°, a leading provider of integrated software for enterprise wealth management firms, announced that Mike Fanning (the former Head of MassMutual U.S.) will succeed Richard Napolitano as CEO upon Napolitano’s retirement, effective May 1.
Fanning held numerous leadership roles driving technology strategy and enterprise-wide innovation throughout his career, spanning over three decades in wealth management. During his 17 years at MassMutual, he oversaw a solid period of growth and digital transformation, most recently leading the company’s domestic insurance business as Head of MassMutual U.S.
Napolitano joined Advisor360° as CEO in 2020, navigating the company through its transformation from an early-stage spin-out of a financial services company to one of the fastest-growing providers of technology solutions for the wealth management industry. Through his leadership, Advisor360° now stands as an independent and profitable software company with 700+ professionals working across the US, Canada, India, and Northern Ireland. Upon his retirement, Napolitano will serve as a strategic advisor to Advisor360°.
KEY QUOTES:
“Rich’s leadership and vision have been fundamental in setting Advisor360° on a course for success as an independent technology company. I look forward to advancing our mission, values, and strategic objectives as Advisor360° enters its next chapter of innovation and expansion.”
- Mike Fanning
“It’s been my pleasure to work alongside some of the industry’s most talented and innovative professionals as CEO of Advisor360°. Our growth as a company has truly been a team effort. Mike is a pioneer in this industry and uniquely suited to lead us going forward. No stranger to Advisor360°, he was instrumental in developing the business case for the company within MassMutual and has served as our Board Chairman for the last year. I look forward to advising the company as it continues to evolve and grow under his direction.”
- Richard Napolitano