Orion, a transformative wealthtech solutions providor for financial advisors and the enterprise firms that serve them, announced the appointment of Chris Shutler, CFA, as Head of Strategy.
Within his new role, Shutler leads the development and execution of corporate strategy, including market analysis and growth opportunities. Shutler also serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the executive leadership team, facilitating effective decision-making and communication while overseeing special projects. He reports to Orion Chief Financial Officer Mark Mayo.
With over 20 years of experience in strategy, finance, and market intelligence, Shutler brings a wealth of relevant expertise to Orion. And he most recently served as Head of Strategic Development & Market Intelligence for Envestnet, providing industry and competitive insights to inform the corporate roadmap, evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities, and leading strategic projects. Plus, his prior experience includes more than 13 years with William Blair & Company, where he focused on equity research for the wealth management, asset management, and financial technology sectors. Earlier in his career, Shutler held analyst roles at Credit Suisse, Bank of America, and InteCap.
As a seasoned financial services executive, Shutler holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with honors in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to our executive leadership team. His extensive experience in strategy and market intelligence will enable us to further enhance the value we provide to financial advisors and the enterprises that serve them. Chris’s expertise will help Orion identify new growth opportunities and help ensure that advisors have the insights, tools, and support they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving environment.”
– Mark Mayo, Chief Financial Officer of Orion
“Financial advisors play a vital role in guiding clients through life’s most important milestones, and the complexity of that responsibility is greater than ever. Orion’s platform is uniquely positioned in the marketplace, empowering advisors with integrated technology and customized wealth solutions that meet them wherever they are in their growth journey. I look forward to collaborating with this experienced team, dedicated to building a wealthtech community where advisors and investors can thrive.”
– Chris Shutler
