The Standard Hires Albert Maixner as National Accounts Sales Director for Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard recently hired Albert Maixner as national accounts sales director for Retirement Plans.

With the significant increase in demand for innovative solutions including pooled employer plans and managed accounts for retirement, Maixner’s role enhances The Standard’s delivery of strategies and tools for advisory firms.

Maixner has more than 15 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry. Prior to joining The Standard, he worked in retirement plan sales roles at Principal Financial Group and Prime Pensions.

“Albert is a talented sales leader who built deep relationships within our industry by helping firms and advisors solve problems,” said Patrick Bushlack, director of business development in Retirement Plans at The Standard. “We’re excited to add Albert’s skills to our growing sales team to support our national partnerships.”

Maixner earned a bachelor’s degree in human environmental sciences with a personal financial planning concentration from the University of Missouri. He also holds licenses for FINRA Series 7 and NASAA 66 as well as Accredited Investment Fiduciary^® and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist^® designations.

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, absence management and paid family leave 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 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 offered by StanCorp Investment Advisors, a registered investment advisor. StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Equities, Inc., Standard Insurance Company and Standard Retirement Services, Inc., are subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and all are Oregon corporations.