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The Standard Names Mike Nanz Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard welcomes Mike Nanz as a regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third party administrators within an assigned territory in Pennsylvania.

“Mike is joining The Standard at an exciting time,” said Derek Fuller, divisional vice president at The Standard. “His strategic skillset and range of experience with building mutually beneficial relationships will be an asset to our partners.”

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Nanz has more than 20 years of experience in the retirement industry and sales leadership, with previous roles as senior retirement sales executive at T. Rowe Price and regional sales director at Empower. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from Pennsylvania State University and holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses. Nanz also earned the Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Retirement Plan Counselor® designations.

“Mike is joining The Standard at an exciting time,” said Derek Fuller, divisional vice president at The Standard. “His strategic skillset and range of experience with building mutually beneficial relationships will be an asset to our partners.”

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. StanCorp Equities, Inc., member FINRA, wholesales a group annuity contract issued by Standard Insurance Company and a mutual fund trust platform for retirement plans. Standard Retirement Services, Inc., provides financial recordkeeping and plan administration services. Investment advisory services are provided by StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

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Headquarters: Portland, OR
CEO: Dan McMillan
Employees: 4,233
Organization: PRI

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Melissa Wilmot
The Standard
melissa.wilmot@standard.com
971.403.6984

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