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The Standard has Promoted Tony Soble to Regional Vice President for DCIO Sales

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard announced the promotion of Tony Soble to the expanding stable value team. He will work with advisors, outside platform wholesalers and third-party administrators in his role as regional vice president for Defined Contribution Investment Only sales.

Soble has more than 17 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry. He held previous roles at The Standard and as an advisor at Principal Financial Group and OneAmerica working with retirement plans supporting plan sponsors, participants, advisors and TPAs.

Soble earned an Associate of Arts degree from Broward College in Florida in addition to FINRA Series 6, Series 7 and NASAA 63 and 65 licenses. Soble also earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation.

“Tony’s experience with qualified plans will be a tremendous benefit to both The Standard and our advisor partners,” said Scott Kaplan, assistant vice president and head of institutional products for The Standard. “His strategic skillset and range of experience building mutually beneficial relationships will continue to be an asset to our partners.”

With demand for stable value funds growing, The Standard has positioned its stable value team to provide clients with guidance on all stable value fund topics.

About The Standard

The Standard is a family of businesses dedicated to helping our customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a leading provider of financial products and services for groups and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, paid family leave and absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

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 administrative 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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Bob Speltz
971.212.9549
bob.speltz@standard.com

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